America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018 Compliance

Background
The Long Beach Utilities Department (LBUD) is seeking proposals from consultants to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (RRA) and to update its existing Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in compliance with the requirements of America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018.

The AWIA mandates utilities to perform an RRA of their community water systems and develop a corresponding ERP, which must be updated at least once every five years. The goal of this contract is to ensure LBUD meets federal compliance standards set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).

Work Details
The Consultant will perform three main tasks:
1. Risk & Resiliency Assessment (RRA), which includes evaluating potential risks to the water system;
2. Incident Command System Organization, which involves structuring the response framework for emergencies;
3. Emergency Response Plan (ERP), which entails updating the existing plan to align with AWIA requirements.

The Consultant is expected to prepare documents and methodologies that allow LBUD staff to maintain and modify the RRA and ERP in future years. All drafts and final documents produced will be considered property of LBUD.

Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed, with specific deadlines for deliverables including a final draft of the RRA due at least two weeks prior to the USEPA certification deadline of March 31, 2025.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed within the jurisdiction of Long Beach, California.