Opportunity
Santa Cruz Opengov #WT-0294
Pre-Qualification for Environmental Services at Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements
Posted
April 03, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
WT-0294
NAICS
541620, 562910
This opportunity seeks qualified environmental consulting firms to support the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements Project in Santa Cruz, CA. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) - Scope of Services: - Environmental compliance and construction monitoring during a major facility upgrade (project value over $100 million) - Project management and worker environmental training - Oversight by qualified biologists, ISA Certified Arborists, archaeologists, and paleontologists - Procurement Structure: - This is a pre-qualification (RFQ) to shortlist 3-4 environmental consultants - Only pre-qualified consultants, in partnership with pre-qualified construction management firms, may compete for the final contract - Unique Requirements: - Multi-disciplinary team with specific certifications and expertise in biological, arborist, cultural, and paleontological resources - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services solicitation - Place of Performance: - Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant, Santa Cruz, CA - Period of Performance: - Construction anticipated to start in early 2027 and last approximately four years
Description
The City of Santa Cruz Water Department is seeking Statements of Qualifications from consultants or firms to provide specialized environmental services during construction for the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements Project. This project involves environmental compliance and construction monitoring, including project management, worker environmental training, and oversight by qualified biologists, arborists, archaeologists, and paleontologists. The solicitation is a pre-qualification to shortlist firms for a subsequent Request for Proposals for integrated construction management and environmental services. Construction is anticipated to start in early 2027 and last approximately four years.