Opportunity
Santa Cruz Opengov #RFP No. WT-0311
Santa Cruz Seeks Construction Management and Environmental Services for Major Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
RFP No. WT-0311
NAICS
237990, 541330, 541620
The City of Santa Cruz Water Department is seeking proposals from pre-qualified firms for construction management and environmental services for the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant (GHWTP) Facilities Improvement Project, a major $100 million+ progressive design-build initiative. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Cruz Water Department - Shortlisted Construction Management (CM) Firms: - Ardurra Group, Inc. - Carollo Engineers, Inc. - Shortlisted Environmental Services Firms: - BKF Engineers - Jodi McGraw Consulting - Panorama Environmental, Inc. - Services Requested: - Comprehensive construction management, project management, and inspection services - Environmental monitoring and compliance, including biological, arborist, and paleontological services - Support for maintaining continuous plant operations during construction - Compliance with seismic, building, electrical, and fire codes - Optional services for additional construction management and unforeseen conditions - Notable Requirements: - Joint proposals required between a CM firm and an environmental services firm - Multidisciplinary team to ensure regulatory compliance and public health protection - Services may extend to an offsite staging area - Project duration is approximately 4 years, with options for additional support if needed
Description
The City of Santa Cruz Water Department is seeking proposals from pre-qualified Construction Management and Environmental Services firms for the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facilities Improvement Project. This project is a progressive design-build valued at over $100 million, aimed at upgrading water treatment processes and infrastructure. The selected firm will provide construction management, inspection, environmental monitoring, and project management services during construction. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 10, 2026.