Opportunity
South Coast Water District Planet bids #RFP 27-0003
Engineering Services for Infrastructure Master Plan Update – South Coast Water District
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
RFP 27-0003
NAICS
541330
South Coast Water District is seeking qualified engineering firms to update its Infrastructure Master Plan for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater systems in Orange County, California. - Government Buyer: - South Coast Water District (Administration, Engineering Office) - Scope of Services: - Update and calibrate hydraulic models for potable, recycled, and wastewater systems - Revise water demand, wastewater flow, population, and land use forecasts - Assess system deficiencies and reevaluate capital improvement projects - Develop risk-based Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 5- and 10-year horizons - Conduct water supply, storage, and quality analyses, including review of water rights and regulatory impacts - Prepare comprehensive Master Plan documents, signed by a registered civil engineer - Extensive data collection, stakeholder engagement, and technical analysis - Technical Requirements: - Use of Autodesk InfoWater Pro and InfoWorks ICM for hydraulic modeling - Detailed QA/QC procedures - Submission of W-9 for new firms - Key Infrastructure Assets: - 151 miles of water mains, 13 reservoirs, 13 wastewater lift stations, 15 miles of recycled water pipeline - Groundwater Recovery Facility (1-MGD, up to 1,300 AFY) - Proposed Doheny Ocean Desalination Project (initial 5-MGD, expandable to 15-MGD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Autodesk (InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM) - Unique Requirements: - Master Plan must be signed by a California-registered civil engineer - Consultants may propose optional tasks - Planning horizon covers up to 25 years, with ongoing updates every 5 years - **No pre-identified vendors; open to all qualified engineering firms.
Description
The South Coast Water District is seeking proposals from qualified professional engineering firms to update its 2017 Infrastructure Master Plan. The update includes revising forecasted potable and recycled water demands, wastewater flows, population and land use statistics, and updating hydraulic models for potable water, recycled water, and wastewater systems. The project also involves assessing system deficiencies, reevaluating previously recommended capital improvement projects and cost estimates, and developing a Capital Improvement Program. The updated Master Plan will guide the District's infrastructure planning and improvements over multiple years.