Opportunity
City of Watsonville #RFQ
On-Call Water and Wastewater Engineering Design Services for City of Watsonville
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
RFQ
NAICS
541330
The City of Watsonville Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide periodic and on-call professional design services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Watsonville Public Works & Utilities Department - Office of the Director of Public Works & Utilities - Scope of Services: - Engineering design for potable water wells, pump stations, reservoirs, wastewater treatment plant improvements, sewer pump stations, sanitary sewer capacity modeling, and related infrastructure - Services include technical studies, design drawings, permitting assistance, bidding support, and construction engineering support - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a solicitation for professional engineering services - Notable Requirements: - Firms must possess a valid California engineering license - Demonstrated experience with municipal water and wastewater projects is required - Experience with state and federally funded projects is preferred - Acceptance of the City's standard consultant agreement, including indemnity and insurance requirements - Compliance with equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies may be required - Selection Process: - Firms will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, personnel, and readiness - Selected firms will be placed on a pre-qualified list for a three-year period - No guarantee of work during the contract period; projects assigned as needed - Place of Performance: - Office of the Director of Public Works & Utilities, 250 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Description
The City of Watsonville Public Works & Utilities Department is soliciting statements of qualifications from engineering firms for on-call water and wastewater professional design services. The contract will establish a pre-qualified list of firms to provide design services for potable water wells, pump stations, reservoirs, wastewater treatment plant improvements, and related infrastructure. Projects will be assigned based on specific interests and criteria, with no guarantee of work during the contract period. The RFQ is open from April 20, 2026, to May 14, 2026, and the selection process involves evaluation of qualifications, experience, and firm readiness.