Pre-Bid Meeting No Project Duration 3 years Bid Bond 0.00% Payment Bond 0.00% Performance Bond 0.00% Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 10/19/2023 1:30 PM (EDT). The City of Toledo is requesting proposals from interested parties to provide software and services to perform a condition assessment of water distribution system pipes 16-inch diameter and smaller on a subscription basis (SaaS). The selected Proposer shall assess and forecast water main condition and provide tools to develop a risk-based, prioritized plan for an annual water main replacement program, which can be used by the City to develop a long-range funding plan. Other Details City forms must be filled out and attached to the bid: Toledo Municipal Income Tax Compliance, Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Terms and Conditions, Certificate of Current Employment and EEO Compliance, MBE Good Faith Effort Commitment form, MBE Goal Commitment Form, Living Wage Form, Vendor Utility Accounts Status Verification, Primary/Subcontractor Agreement Certificate, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Signed Contract by Vendor CEO/President, Vendor Registration Form, Certificates of Insurance, Current Workers Compensation Certificate, Court-Ordered Child Support Affidavit, Independent Contractor PERS forms, and additional Insurance as Required. 12/01/2023 Notice to Proceed It is the intent to have the selected Proposer under contract in the 2023 calendar year. The duration of the agreement will begin from the authorization date of the agreement. The proposal shall remain in effect for a period of at least ninety (90) days from the proposal due date. The Proposer may withdraw its proposal by submitting a written request by the proposal due date. Proposals that are withdrawn shall be handled at the Proposer's expense, according to the instructions included in the Proposer's request to withdraw, provided such instructions are reasonable. The City of Toledo is requesting proposals for a Water Main Condition Assessment. The selected Proposer shall provide software and services to perform a condition assessment of water distribution system pipes 16-inch diameter and smaller on a subscription basis (SaaS). The selected Proposer shall assess and forecast water main condition and provide tools to develop a risk-based, prioritized plan for an annual water main replacement program, which can be used by the City to develop a long-range funding plan. In general, the condition assessment shall include the following: o Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), for pipe prioritization and predictive failure modeling, determine which water mains represent the highest risks, based on likelihood and consequence of failure. o Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), estimate the remaining useful life of water mains and determine appropriate renewal/replacement rates. o The ability to identify high-risk water mains that are candidates for physical condition assessment, rehabilitation, and replacement and to develop plans related to each. o Propose a strategy to periodically update the risk assessment and prioritization. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.