Opportunity
El Dorado County Planet bids #RFP #2026-101
Consulting Services for Alder Creek Reservoir and Conservation Project Appraisal Study
March 17, 2026
April 24, 2026
RFP #2026-101
541620
This opportunity involves a comprehensive appraisal study for the proposed Alder Creek Reservoir and Conservation Project in El Dorado County, California. - Government Buyer: - El Dorado County Water Agency (in partnership with U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation) - Services Requested: - Appraisal study for the Alder Creek Reservoir and Conservation Project - Includes project management, data collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement, option screening, alternative formulation, benefits evaluation (water supply, flood control, hydropower, recreation), cost estimates, benefit-cost analysis, environmental screening, institutional considerations, and report preparation - Professional consulting services with hourly rates and reimbursable expenses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal regulations - Proposals must detail project approach, qualifications, and cost estimates - Familiarity with RFP terms and submission in PDF format via email - Subject to public disclosure; Agency may amend or cancel RFP - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified consulting firms - Place of Performance: - Alder Creek Reservoir Project site (approx. 25 miles east of Placerville, El Dorado County, CA) - El Dorado County Water Agency office (El Dorado Hills, CA)
Description
El Dorado County Water Agency is soliciting proposals for the development of the Alder Creek Reservoir and Conservation Project Appraisal Study. The study will be conducted over 18 months from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The agency seeks a consultant familiar with the RFP specifications to perform the appraisal study, with proposals due by April 23, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email and will become the property of the agency, subject to public disclosure.