Engineering Services for Water Master Plan Development
- Client
- Santa Maria, California
- RFP Number
- CONS-23510
- Posted
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- Category
- Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and Other Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority located in Santa Maria, CA, seeks a consultant to provide engineering services for water master plan development. The buyer requires the selected consultant to supply all labor, supervision, technical expertise, materials, equipment, and incidentals to prepare a comprehensive Water Master Plan. The requested scope includes hydraulic modelling and calibration, water quality analysis, facility condition assessment, Water Master Plan report preparation, and project management. To qualify, bidders must be onshore USA organizations. The buyer requires bidders to submit a schedule demonstrating the ability to complete the plan within an 18-month timeframe. Bidders must submit all questions no later than September 18, 2026. The buyer accepts digital responses via email or online, and work will occur onsite and offsite. The buyer lists the budget as looking for proposals, and the provided text does not contain specific evaluation criteria.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP-WATER MASTER PLAN_AUG 2026.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Santa Maria is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Water Master Plan for its municipal water system. The project covers water supply, demand, quality, system capacity, hydraulic modeling, facility conditions, and capital improvement needs across an 18-month timeframe. Eligibility is open to qualified onshore USA consulting organizations.
- Issued by
- City of Santa Maria Utilities Department
- Release Date
- August 24, 2026
- Questions/Clarifications Deadline
- September 18, 2026
- Submission Deadline
- October 9, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME
- Interviews (City Option)
- Week of October 19, 2026
- Department Selection
- November 2026
- Notice to Proceed
- December 2026
- How to submit
- Hard copy and flash drive delivered in person or by mail
- Submission details
- Deliver five hardcopies and one electronic copy via flash drive of the proposal, plus a separate sealed envelope containing the cost proposal/schedule of costs to City of Santa Maria Utilities Department, 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Emailed or faxed submittals will not be accepted.
- Contract term
- 18-month timeframe
- Place of performance
- Santa Maria, CA (Onsite and offsite)
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate), Business Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers Compensation (statutory) and Employers Liability ($1,000,000), Professional Errors and Omissions Liability ($2,000,000 per claim / $4,000,000 aggregate), Contractors Pollution Liability ($2,000,000 per claim / $4,000,000 aggregate), Cyber Liability ($2,000,000 per claim / $4,000,000 aggregate). Insurers must have A.M. Best rating…
How proposals are evaluated
| Submittal Requirements (Solicitation Responsiveness) | Pass / Fail |
| Technical Evaluation - TABS A-C Key Personnel | |
| Technical Evaluation - TABS D Experience | |
| Technical Evaluation - TAB E Technical Approach and Work Plan, Hydraulic Modeling, Water Quality, Facility Condition Assessment, WMP Report Preparation, Project Management and Schedule, CIP Preparation and Cost Opinions, QA/QC | |
| TAB F Cost |
Scope of work
- Hydraulic modeling and calibration using WaterGEMS
- Water quality analysis and source water assessment
- Facility condition assessment for water supply, treatment, storage, transmission, and distribution assets
- Comprehensive Water Master Plan report preparation
- Development of a prioritized Capital Improvement Program and cost opinions
- Water demand forecasting and water supply evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement, staff workshops, and presentations
- Quality assurance and quality control program implementation
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience preparing and successfully completing Water Master Plans or similar comprehensive water planning documents, including hydraulic modeling, facility evaluation, water quality analysis, and water demand forecasting.
- Demonstrated experience developing prioritized Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs), implementation strategies, and planning-level cost estimates for municipal water infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience performing field investigations and facility condition assessments for water production, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities.
- Qualified project team with demonstrated technical expertise, capacity, and resource availability to successfully execute the scope of services within the required project schedule and perform multidisciplinary services required under this…
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover Letter (maximum two pages)
- Resumes for all proposed project team members (maximum 2 pages per resume)
- Organizational Chart
- Descriptions of at least three past projects
- Technical Approach and Work Plan
- Schedule demonstrating completion within 18 months
- QA/QC Plan description
- Separate, sealed envelope containing Cost Proposal / Schedule of Costs and 2026 hourly rate schedule
- Current complete signed Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
- Proof of corporate authority, partnership list, or joint venture agreement (if applicable)
Verify important details
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