REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
HYDRAULIC MODEL UPDATE AND ANALYSIS
Solicitation # 2025-SWB-47
Proposal Due Date: January 7, 2026
Proposal Due Time: 11:00 AM CST
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Request for Proposal
Hydraulic Model Update and Analysis
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (the “Board” or “SWBNO”) seeks a qualified engineering
consulting firm to update and calibrate its existing hydraulic model of the East Bank water distribution network.
Once the model has been updated and calibrated, the consultant shall perform an analysis of the Little Woods
and New Orleans East areas to identify system deficiencies and provide recommendations for mitigating
pressure-losses in these areas.
RFP will be available December 4, 2025, for download at the following websites:
SWBNO: https://www2.swbno.org/business_bidspecifications.asp
LAPAC: https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=181
Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on December 15, 2025, no later
than 5:00 pm CST via in writing or email to pmackyeon@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or
before December 18, 2025.
Proposals will be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department by
January 7, 2026, at 11:00 am local time. For submission instructions, see proposal documents.
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Table of Contents
PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ...............................................................................................5
1.1 Request for Proposals................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Proposal Preparation ..................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information:..............................................................................5
1.4 Questions and Answers..............................................................................................................................5
1.5 Submission of Proposals ............................................................................................................................5
1.6 Changes, Addendum, or Withdrawal of Proposals ....................................................................................6
1.7 Prohibition of Communication ..................................................................................................................7
1.8 Ownership ..................................................................................................................................................7
1.9 Effect ..........................................................................................................................................................7
1.10 Errors or Omissions ...................................................................................................................................7
1.11 Cost of Preparation ....................................................................................................................................7
1.12 RFP Schedule Summary ............................................................................................................................7
1.13 Bid Protest Procedures ...............................................................................................................................8
1.14 Public Records Request .............................................................................................................................8
PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................9
2.1 Overview of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans ....................................................................9
2.2 Scope of Work .............................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Contract Terms and Compensation............................................................................................................12
2.4 Payment......................................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Information ................................................................................................................................................12
2.6 Non-Collusion Statement...........................................................................................................................12
2.7 Non-Solicitation Statement ........................................................................................................................12
2.8 Convicted Felon Statement ........................................................................................................................13
2.9 Insurance Requirements.............................................................................................................................13
2.10 Right to Audit ............................................................................................................................................14
2.11 Confidential Information ...........................................................................................................................15
2.12 Confidentiality Statement ..........................................................................................................................15
2.13 Living Wage...............................................................................................................................................15
PART III. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION ........................................................................16
3.1 Selection Committee ..................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Technical Evaluation .................................................................................................................................16
3.3 Price Evaluation .........................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Shortlist ......................................................................................................................................................17
3.5 Best and Final Offer (BAFO) ....................................................................................................................17
3.6 Notification ................................................................................................................................................17
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PART IV. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................18
4.1 TITLE PAGE .............................................................................................................................................18
4.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................18
4.3 PROJECT APPROACH ...........................................................................................................................18
4.4 PROJECT TEAM .....................................................................................................................................19
4.5 PROJECT SAMPLES................................................................................................................................19
4.7 COST PROPOSAL ...................................................................................................................................20
ATTACHMENT .................................................................................................................................................21
COVER SHEET.................................................................................................................................................21
ATTACHMENT .................................................................................................................................................22
PRICING FORM ...............................................................................................................................................22
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PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
1.1 Request for Proposals
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (the “Board” or “SWBNO”) seeks a qualified engineering
consulting firm to update and calibrate its existing hydraulic model of the East Bank water distribution network.
Once the model has been updated and calibrated, the consultant shall perform an analysis of the Little Woods
and New Orleans East areas to identify system deficiencies and provide recommendations for mitigating
pressure-losses in these areas. The successful firm will be expected to meet the requirements addressed in this
RFP.
1.2 Proposal Preparation
Proposals submitted for consideration should follow the format and order of presentation provided in Part IV -
Proposal Submission Requirements.
1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information:
All correspondence and other communications regarding this RFP shall be directed to Prentice Mackyeon,
Purchasing Agent, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 133, New Orleans,
Louisiana 70165, 504-585-2368, pmackyeon@swbno.org.
Inquiries and/or Requests for Information are due to the Board’s Procurement Department via email to
pmackyeon@swbno.org no later than timeline stated in the Anticipated Proposal Timetable. Any request
received after that time may not be reviewed for inclusion in this RFP. The request shall contain the requester’s
name, address, and telephone number.
The Procurement Department will issue a response to any inquiry if it deems it necessary, by written addendum
to the RFP, posted on Board’s website, and issued prior to the RFP’s Delivery Deadline. The Respondents shall
not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this RFP or in any addenda
issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this RFP and any addendum issued, the last addendum issued
will prevail.
1.4 Questions and Answers
Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on December 15, 2025, no later
than 5:00 pm CST via in writing or email to pmackyeon@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or
before December 18, 2025. Do not contact other SWBNO program personnel with questions regarding this
RFP.
The Procurement Department will issue a response to any inquiry if it deems it necessary, by written addendum
to the RFP, posted on SWBNO’s website, and issued prior to the RFP’s Delivery Deadline. The Proposers shall
not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this RFP or in any addenda
issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this RFP and any addendum issued, the last addendum issued
will prevail.
1.5 Submission of Proposals
Proposers who are interested in providing services requested under this RFP can submit a proposal either
courier/mail service or via email.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.