Opportunity
San Luis Obispo #1975
Consulting Services for Groundwater Basin Cost-of-Service Rate Study
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
1975
NAICS
541620
San Luis Obispo County is seeking consulting services to conduct a Cost-of-Service Rate Study for the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin. - Government Buyer: - San Luis Obispo County (local government) - Products/Services Requested: - Professional consulting services for a comprehensive cost-of-service rate study - Analysis and recommendations for distributing administrative costs and regulatory fees for groundwater management - Study to cover general administration, operations, metering programs for non-de minimis users, basin monitoring and reporting, technical and scientific studies, demand management programs, and reporting on the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms or teams - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Study must align with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) - Focus on supporting County GSA areas within the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin - Consultant to provide actionable recommendations for fee and cost allocation - Place of Performance: - San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin, San Luis Obispo County, California
Description
This Informal Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified consultants to perform professional services to complete a Cost-of-Service Rate Study for the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin. The study supports funding groundwater management activities pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act for the County GSA areas of the Basin. The analysis aims to support regulatory fees for distributing administrative costs related to groundwater management, including general administration, operations, metering, monitoring, technical and scientific studies, demand management, and reporting. The project is focused on supporting funding and regulatory fee distribution for groundwater management activities.