City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC
RELEASE OF RFQ NO. 07.25 - PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PLANNING,
DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
OF DRINKING WATER, SEWER, STORM SEWER,
AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Whereas, in correspondence dated July 24, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization and approval for the public release of Request for Qualifications No. 07.25 - Professional Engineering Services for the planning, design, and construction phase services related to drinking water, sewer, storm sewer, and infrastructure improvements across the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is currently subject to a Consent Decree issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to resolve longstanding violations of the Clean Water Act; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is leading the City's efforts to achieve full compliance with the Consent Decree and address critical infrastructure needs; and
Whereas, the timely procurement of specialized engineering expertise is essential to implement required improvements to the City's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems and to meet regulatory deadlines; and
Whereas, the City seeks to issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 07.25 to identify and engage qualified professional engineering firms to support these urgent infrastructure projects, including design, construction oversight, flood mitigation, MS4 compliance, and asset management; and
Whereas, the proposed RFQ will promote equitable contracting opportunities by establishing a goal of 20% participation by certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs); and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the release of RFQ No. 07.25 is in the public interest and necessary to protect public health, safety, and the en...
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