RFP for Multipurpose Center Feasibility Study
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Agency: | Orange County Water District |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP-25-013 |
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RFP for Multipurpose Center Feasibility Study (RFP-25-013)
The Orange County Water District (“OCWD” or District) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide a multipurpose center feasibility study. OCWD intends to evaluate the proposals received and enter into a one year Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the qualified firm. The work is expected to commence on April 8, 2026 and continue through April 7, 2027.
RFP Documents:
- RFP for Multipurpose Center Feasibility Study – Posted 1/28/26
Solicitation Schedule:
| RFP Issued | January 28, 2026 |
| Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting | February 11, 2026 at 2:00PM PT |
| Questions Due Date | February 18, 2026 by 2:00PM PT |
| Proposals Due | February 25, 2026 at 4:00PM PT |
| Agreement Award Date | March 18, 2026 |
For questions, please contact at procurement@ocwd.com .
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ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP-25-013
FOR
MULTIPURPOSE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
ISSUED: January 28, 2026
PROPOSALS DUE:
February 25, 2026 by 4:00PM PT
Section
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________________ 1
2. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE _________________________________________________________ 1
2.1. 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
5. GENERAL INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________ 4
6. ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL _________________________________________________________ 4
6.1 Part 1 - Statement of Qualifications _______________________________________________ 5
6.1.1 Title Page ______________________________________________________________________ 5
6.1.2 Cover letter_____________________________________________________________________ 5
6.1.3 Table of Contents ______________________________________________________________ 6
6.1.4 Experience and Record of Past Performance___________________________________ 6
6.1.5 Project Team and Qualifications _______________________________________________ 6
6.1.6 Project Overview and Approach________________________________________________ 7
6.1.7 Additional Services ____________________________________________________________ 7
6.1.8 Man-Hour Estimate _____________________________________________________________ 7
6.1.9 OCWD Standard Agreement ____________________________________________________ 8
6.1.10 Statement of Insurance Compliance____________________________________________ 8
6.1.11 Billing __________________________________________________________________________ 8
6.1.12 Conflict of Interest _____________________________________________________________ 8
6.1.13 Equal Employment Opportunity And Affirmative Action Requirements_________ 9
6.2 Part 2 - Price Proposal (Separate Sealed Envelope)_______________________________ 9
7. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS________________________________________ 10
7.1. Proposal Format _________________________________________________________________ 10
7.2. Proposal Preparation Costs _____________________________________________________ 10
8. SELECTION PROCESS_____________________________________________________________ 10
8.1. Project Approach and Schedule _________________________________________________ 11
8.2. Experience and Qualifications of the Project Manager ___________________________ 11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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8.3. Experience of Firm and Other Project Team Members ___________________________ 12
8.4. Time Commitment of Key Staff __________________________________________________ 12
8.5. Record of Success on Recent Similar Project ___________________________________ 12
8.6. Man-Hour Estimate ______________________________________________________________ 13
9. SPECIAL CONDITIONS_____________________________________________________________ 13
9.1. RESERVATIONS _________________________________________________________________ 13
9.2. PUBLIC RECORDS ______________________________________________________________ 13
9.3. RIGHT TO CANCEL ______________________________________________________________ 13
9.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_____________________________________________________ 14
9.5. PUBLIC INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 14
List of Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Location Map
Exhibit B: Evaluation Criteria
Exhibit C: Services Agreement
List of Attachments:
Attachment No.1: RFP Submittal Checklist
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OCWD RFP-25-013 - MULTIPURPOSE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
The Orange County Water District (“OCWD” or District) is seeking proposals from
qualified and experienced firms to provide a multipurpose center feasibility study. OCWD
intends to evaluate the proposals received and enter into a one year Professional
Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the qualified firm. The work is expected to
commence on April 8, 2026 and continue through April 7, 2027. 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
Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Questions Due Date
Interviews (Week of)
Proposals Due
Agreement Award Date:
January 28, 2026
February 11, 2026 at 2:00PM PT
February 18, 2026 by 2:00PM PT
March 2, 2026, if needed
February 25, 2026 by 4:00PM PT
March 18, 2026
Orange County Water District
MULTIPURPOSE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
RFP-25-013
January 28, 2026
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OCWD RFP-25-013 - MULTIPURPOSE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
2.1. Pre-Proposal Meeting
The optional pre-proposal meeting will be held on February 11, 2026 at 2:00PM PT, the
meeting will be held in person at the District Office, 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley,
CA 92708.
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.
2.2. Questions Concerning Request For Proposals
All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing before the deadline due
date of February 18, 2026 by 2:00PM PT. All questions must be titled “Question –
RFP-25-013 MULTIPURPOSE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY”. 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: Ashlie Palamara, Contracts Administrator
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 February 25, 2026 by 4:00PM 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-25-013 MULTIPURPOSE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY” 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
Administration Office Building
Attention: Ashlie Palamara, Contracts Administrator
Address: 18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure that proposals are received prior to the
submittal deadline. Proposal packages should also include all signed Acknowledgment
of Addendum forms that may be issued by OCWD as part of this RFP process, as further
Orange County Water District
MULTIPURPOSE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
RFP-25-013
January 28, 2026
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