Opportunity
Huntsville Utilities Revize #RFQ 26.062
Engineering Services for Huntsville Utilities 20-Year Water Master Plan Update and Network Modeling
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 26.062
NAICS
541330
Huntsville Utilities, serving the City of Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking qualified engineering firms for a comprehensive update of its 20-year Water Master Plan. - Government Buyer: - Huntsville Utilities (City of Huntsville, Alabama) - Scope of Services: - Update the existing water system network model (originally developed in 2022/2023) - Use WaterGems software (Version 10.3.5.5) for modeling - Deliver a Master Plan report including: - Population growth projections - Water demand volumes - Recommendations for transmission and distribution system improvements - Structured 5-year Capital Improvement Plans covering the next 20 years - Water System Details: - Serves over 100,000 customers - Infrastructure includes 1,460 miles of main, 4 treatment plants, 41 pump stations, 36 pressure zones, and 34 storage tanks - Data Provided: - GIS and consumption data (maintained in NISC) - Notable Requirements: - Strict Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) formatting - Insurance requirements, including cyber liability for IT contracts - Non-negotiable standard agreement - Confidentiality agreement for three years - OEM Highlight: - WaterGems software (Bentley Systems) is required for network modeling - No specific product part numbers or quantities; focus is on professional engineering services
Description
Huntsville Utilities is seeking professional engineering services to update a 20-year Masterplan for its water distribution system, including updating the existing water system network model developed in 2022/2023. The scope includes delivering a Masterplan report with population growth projections, water demand volumes, and transmission and distribution system improvements, along with 5-year Capital Improvement Plans for the next 20 years. The Engineer will also update and deliver a calibrated network model of the water system using WaterGems software. The water system serves over 100,000 customers with extensive infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, pressure zones, and storage tanks.