RFP for Injection Well Redevelopment
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Agency: | Orange County Water District |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP-25-006 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
RFP for Injection Well Redevelopment (RFP-25-006)
The Orange County Water District (“OCWD” or District) is seeking proposals from
qualified and experienced firms (“Proposer” or “Contractor”) to provide well development
services for three types of injection wells. OCWD intends to evaluate the proposals
received and enter into a General Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the qualified
firm. The work is expected to commence on April 13, 2026. This Agreement will be for a
minimum term of three (3) years for the period from April 13, 2026, to April 12, 2029, with
an option to renew for an additional two (2) years.
RFP Documents:
- RFP for Injection Well Redevelopment (RFP-25-006) – Posted 12/4/25
Solicitation Schedule:
| RFP Issued | Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
| Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:30AM PT |
| Questions Due Date | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by 12:00PM PT |
| Proposals Due | Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00AM PT |
| Agreement Award Date | March 2026 |
For questions, please contact at procurement@ocwd.com .
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ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP-25-006
FOR
Injection Well Redevelopment
ISSUED: Thursday, December 4, 2025
PROPOSALS DUE:
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00AM PT
Section
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________________ 1
2. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE _________________________________________________________ 1
2.1. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING ________________________________________ 2
2.2. QUESTIONS CONCERNING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ________________________ 2
2.3. DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS ____________________________________________________ 2
2.4. PRE-SUBMITTAL ACTIVITIES_____________________________________________________ 3
3. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION ______________________________________ 3
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES_______________________________________________________________ 3
4.1. WORK ORDER AUTHORIZATIONS________________________________________________ 3
5. GENERAL INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________ 4
5.1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________ 4
5.2. CONTRACTOR SAFETY __________________________________________________________ 5
5.3. PREVAILING WAGE ______________________________________________________________ 6
5.4. DIR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ______________________________________________ 6
6. ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL _________________________________________________________ 7
6.1 Title Page _________________________________________________________________________ 7
6.2 Cover Letter ______________________________________________________________________ 7
6.3 Table of Contents_________________________________________________________________ 8
6.4 Contractor License and DIR Contractor Registration, Prevailing Wage Laws
Compliance ______________________________________________________________________________ 8
6.5 Experience and record of past performance. _____________________________________ 8
6.6 Price Proposal ____________________________________________________________________ 8
6.7 Other Information_________________________________________________________________ 8
6.7.1 Contractor Safety Program _____________________________________________________ 8
6.7.2 Safety Manual __________________________________________________________________ 9
6.7.3 Quality Control Plan ____________________________________________________________ 9
6.8 Statement of Insurance Compliance ______________________________________________ 9
6.9 OCWD Standard Agreement ______________________________________________________ 9
6.10 Billing ____________________________________________________________________________ 9
6.11 Conflict of Interest _______________________________________________________________ 10
6.12 Equal Employment Opportunity And Affirmative Action Requirements _________ 10
7. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS________________________________________ 10
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Section
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
7.1. Proposal Format _________________________________________________________________ 10
7.2. Proposal Preparation Costs _____________________________________________________ 11
8. SELECTION PROCESS _____________________________________________________________ 11
9. SPECIAL CONDITIONS _____________________________________________________________ 12
9.1. RESERVATIONS _________________________________________________________________ 12
9.2. PUBLIC RECORDS ______________________________________________________________ 12
9.3. RIGHT TO CANCEL ______________________________________________________________ 12
9.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_____________________________________________________ 12
9.5. PUBLIC INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 12
List of Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Scope of Services and Cost Proposal Sheet
Exhibit A-1: Scope of Services
Exhibit A-2: Cost Proposal Sheet
Exhibit B: Evaluation Criteria
Exhibit C: Services Agreement
Exhibit D: Contractor Safety Program
Exhibit D-1: Contractor Environmental Health & Safety Handbook
Exhibit D-2: Appendix B: Contractor Required Information Form
Exhibit E: Sample Work Order Authorization
Exhibit F: Location Map for Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting
List of Attachments:
Attachment No.1: RFP Submittal Checklist
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OCWD RFP-25-006 - Injection Well Redevelopment
The Orange County Water District (“OCWD” or District) is seeking proposals from
qualified and experienced firms (“Proposer” or “Contractor”) to provide well development
services for three types of injection wells. OCWD intends to evaluate the proposals
received and enter into a General Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the qualified
firm. The work is expected to commence on April 13, 2026. This Agreement will be for a
minimum term of three (3) years for the period from April 13, 2026 to April 12, 2029 with
an option to renew for an additional two (2) years. The Agreement will be monitored
closely for acceptable services rendered throughout the Agreement term. OCWD will
have the option to terminate the contract in whole or in part during the Agreement term,
for any reason or no reason, without penalty, upon notice. The proposer will not be
entitled to lost profits or any other compensation not earned prior to the time of
termination.
This Request for Proposal (“RFP”) describes the required scope of services, the
information that must be included in the proposal, and the proposal selection process.
Proposers are encouraged to carefully review this RFP in its entirety prior to submitting
their proposals. Failure to submit information in accordance with these requirements and
procedures may be cause for disqualification.
1. INTRODUCTION
The OCWD is an internationally recognized leader in the water industry that was formed
in 1933 by the California State Legislature which entrusted OCWD to guard and protect
the region’s groundwater basin and limited water supply. OCWD’s mission is to provide
a reliable supply of high-quality water that is sourced in an environmentally responsible
manner to the more than 2.5 million residents and businesses within the 270 square mile
service area of Orange County, California that OCWD serves. OCWD manages three of
Southern California’s greatest water supplies, this includes protecting rights to the Santa
Ana River, managing and replenishing the Orange County Groundwater Basin, and
operating and maintaining the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS), the world’s
largest advanced water purification system for potable water reuse. More information
regarding the OCWD can be found at www.ocwd.com.
2. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE
The solicitation schedule is summarized in the table below. OCWD reserves the right to
modify the schedule below at its discretion. Proper notification changes will be made to
interested proposers.
RFP Issued
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting
Questions Due Date
Proposals Due
Agreement Award Date:
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:30AM PT
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by 12:00PM PT
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00AM PT
March 2026
Orange County Water District
Injection Well Redevelopment
RFP-25-006
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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OCWD RFP-25-006 - Injection Well Redevelopment
2.1. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING
The Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at
7:30AM PT. The meeting will begin in person at the Santa Ana injection well site, proceed
to two injection wells in Fountain Valley, and conclude at OCWD’s Main Office located at
18700 Ward St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Expect the meeting to last up to 4.5 hours.
Attendance is required for all firms intending to submit a proposal.
Use the link below for the Google pin to the meeting location:
MBI Santa Ana Well Location
See Exhibit F for a map of the meeting location.
Meeting participants will be required to sign in. A copy of the sign-in sheet will be posted
on the OCWD website at, https://www.ocwd.com/working-with-us/rfp-contracts/, after the
pre-proposal meeting. Proposals will not be accepted from firms that do not attend the
mandatory pre-proposal meeting.
2.2. QUESTIONS CONCERNING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing before the deadline due
date of Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by 12:00PM PT. All questions must be titled
“Question – RFP-25-006 Injection Well Redevelopment”. Responses to questions
received from prospective proposers will be formally documented in a Question and
Answer (Q&A) table that will be posted on the OCWD website:
https://www.ocwd.com/working-with-us/rfp-contracts/. The Q&A table will be updated
regularly as questions are received from prospective proposers. Questions received
after the questions due date will not be considered.
Attention: Marcus Villalobos, Buyer
Email: procurement@ocwd.com
2.3. DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS
Three (3) hard copies and one (1) electronic flash drive copy of the proposal must be
received in a sealed envelope by OCWD no later than Monday, January 26, 2026 at
10:00AM PT or such later time that OCWD may announce by an addendum at any time
prior to the proposal deadline. The envelope shall be plainly marked on the exterior
“Proposal for RFP-25-006 Injection Well Redevelopment” and with the name, company
name, and address of the proposer.
Proposals must be mailed or delivered in person or via courier services at the District
office listed below. To deliver submittal packages in person or via courier, please notify
the guard at the main gate for proposal drop off. Sealed envelopes will be timestamped
upon receipt at the receptionist desk.
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
Injection Well Redevelopment
RFP-25-006
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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