Edwards Aquifer Authority Economic Analysis and Valuation of Groundwater Rights Forbearance

The Edwards Aquifer Authority requests proposals to perform an economic analysis and valuation of a withdrawal suspension program tied to Edwards Aquifer Groundwater Rights. The contractor will evaluate forbearance values across four tasks covering current market conditions, irrigation rights relative to agriculture, future forbearance price points, and 30-year projections under a one-year contract. Offerors must submit proposals by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, either electronically through BidNet Direct or physically via one printed original and one USB thumb drive to the authority's San Antonio office. Questions are due in writing no later than November 24, 2026. Required submission materials include a proposal summary, cost proposal summary, project subcontracting plan, and three client references for similar valuations conducted in the past decade. The authority evaluates offers based on commercial quality and responsiveness (45 points), cost factors (40 points), the project subcontracting plan (10 points), and financial stability (5 points).