Opportunity
Inland Empire Utilities Agency PlanetBids #RFP-VC-26-004
IEUA Solicitation for Independent Cost Estimating & Validation Services for Capital Projects
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
RFP-VC-26-004
NAICS
541330
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide independent cost estimating and budget validation services for its Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (TYCIP), covering 23 large capital projects valued at approximately $273 million. - Government Buyer: - Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), Contracts & Procurement Office - Contact: Veronica Cordova, Contracts Administrator II - Scope of Services: - Independent cost estimating (AACE Class 5) for capital projects - Budget validation, variance analysis, and reconciliation - Development of standardized cost breakdown structures and risk assessment - Coordination with IEUA staff and delivery of detailed reports - Project Details: - 23 capital projects ranging from $4 million to $50 million each - Total program value: approximately $273 million - Projects focus on wastewater treatment and related infrastructure - Notable Requirements: - Electronic-only proposal submission via PlanetBids - Proposals must remain valid for 120 days - Detailed cost proposal breakdowns by task and staff classification - Draft deliverables due by July 22, with final submittal by August 5 (year unspecified) - Potential for phased project authorization and concurrent work on multiple projects - Locations: - Inland Empire Utilities Agency headquarters (Chino, CA) - Chino Desalter I (Chino, CA) - Inland Empire Regional Composting Facility (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) - Projects located throughout San Bernardino County - No specific OEMs, product part numbers, or hardware/software products are mentioned, as this is a professional services solicitation.
Description
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide independent cost estimating services to support capital planning and budget validation for selected projects within the Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (TYCIP). The contract aims to provide independent cost estimating services for large capital projects included in the TYCIP. The project is located in Chino, San Bernardino County, California, and involves consulting, environmental, engineering, construction management, and wastewater treatment services. The solicitation is currently in the bidding stage with an electronic response format, and the deadline for bid submission is May 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM.