# Inland Empire Utilities Agency PlanetBids #RFP-VC-26-006

IEUA business impact analysis and disaster recovery and continuity planning services

**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** November 17, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP-VC-26-006
**NAICS:** 541618, 541512

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking consulting support to strengthen its business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.
- **Government buyer:** Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), Contracts and Procurement department; based in Chino, San Bernardino County, California.
- **Services requested:**
  - **Business Impact Analysis (BIA):** Identify critical functions, disruption impacts, supporting resources, recovery priorities, recovery time objectives (RTOs), maximum tolerable downtime (MTD), recovery point objectives (RPOs), and key external dependencies. The work includes workshops with 14 departments, potentially up to 25 departmental workshops, and at least two additional workshops with management and senior leadership.
  - **Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP):** Review and update the Agency’s existing plan and supporting materials; address critical IT and operational technology (OT) systems, infrastructure, data, recovery strategies, governance, and ongoing testing. The updated plan must align with applicable CISA and NIST guidance and be tested through a tabletop exercise.
  - **Business Continuity Plan (BCP):** Develop or update an Agency-wide plan addressing natural, cyber, and man-made threats; identify essential functions, continuity strategies, and responsible organizations. Align the plan with FEMA guidance and integrate it with local and state emergency management systems. A tabletop exercise is also required.
- **Deliverables and notable requirements:** Each plan is to be provided in PDF and Word formats. Services must be performed by personnel located in the United States or its territories, including personnel from any subconsultants. The work also includes EPA grant-related disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and other compliance obligations. Vendors may propose for one or more service areas, and IEUA may make multiple awards.
- **OEMs and products:** No OEMs, branded products, hardware, product quantities, or part numbers are specified.
- **Vendors named in the notice:** A-Z Tech Support LLC; Aanko Technologies Inc.; AARC Consultants LLC; Acorn Technology Services; AguaTierra Asssociates Inc; Arcadis U.S., Inc.; Arcova; Baker Tilly US, LLP; Bent Ear Solutions; Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC; BKF Engineers; Bridgewater Consulting Group, Inc.; CA Traffic Solution; Chloeta; Computer Aid, Inc; Crowe LLP; DMullisInsurance; EY; GovGuide; IEM International, Inc; jackbrownes; JANUS SOFTWARE, INC.; Kearns & West; Likys LLC; MGT Impact Solutions, LLC; PA Consulting Group, Inc.; PIRK LLC.; Rainbow Data Systems, Inc (RDSI); Small Planet Works, Inc.; Tec-Refresh, Inc.; Tetra Tech, Inc; The Keeper Vault; and Tidal Basin Government Consulting LLC.

### Description

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is requesting electronic proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Business Impact Analysis, Disaster Recovery Plan, and Business Continuity Plan services. The work is intended to enhance organizational resilience, ensure operational continuity, and mitigate disruptions to critical business and operations functions. All services under any resulting contract must be performed by personnel physically located in the United States or its territories, and the consultant must certify compliance for its staff and subcontractors. Proposals are due November 17, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids.

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