Request for Qualifications for Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Services

CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Services
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility and Recycled
Water Land Application Program
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
May 14, 2026 no later than 4:00 pm
SUBMIT TO:
City of Lodi
Public Works Department
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Attn: Rebecca Areida
Public Works Management Analyst
rareida@lodi.gov

I. NOTICE OF INVITATION
The City of Lodi (City) invites proposals from qualified environmental consulting firms to prepare
a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ's) Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Services for the
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility and Recycled Water Land Application Program
located at 12751 N. Thornton Road, Lodi, CA 95242.
Request for proposal may be downloaded from the City's website at
https://www.lodi.gov/bids.aspx.
Interested firms shall submit proposals no later than 4:00 pm on May 14, 2026. Proposals shall
be submitted to Public Works Management Analyst, Rebecca Areida at rareida@lodi.gov or
delivered to 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240.
All responsive proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the City in order to determine which
consultant best meets the City's needs for this project, by demonstrating the competence and
qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the required services. The criteria by
which the City shall evaluate proposals are set forth in this Request for Qualifications.
The City of Lodi reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to delete portions of any and all
proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received or in the RFP
procedures, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the qualifications received. Be advised that
unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Proposal may render it
unresponsive and may cause its rejection.
The City reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel this Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
at any time and for any reason. The City may request clarification or additional information from
any proposer during the evaluation process. Issuance of this RFQ and receipt of SOQ does not
obligate the City to award a contract. The City is not responsible for any costs incurred by
proposers in the preparation or submission of qualifications in response to this RFQ.
Proposals may be withdrawn prior to the time set for closing. Any proposal received after the time
set for closing will be rejected.
To ensure that all interested contractors have access to the same information, all questions must
be submitted by e-mail prior to May 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm. to: Rebecca Areida at rareida@lodi.gov.
City staff will provide responses to all interested firms by May 7, 2026.
II. INTRODUCTION
The City of Lodi is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified environmental
consulting firms to provide regulatory compliance and permitting support services for the City's
wastewater treatment facility (White Slough) and recycled water land application program. The
SOQ shall not exceed 10 pages excluding resumes.
The City intends to select a consultant based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated
expertise in wastewater regulatory compliance and recycled water management.
Following evaluation of qualifications, the City will enter into negotiations with the most qualified
firm to establish a scope of services and fee for a professional services agreement.

III. BACKGROUND
The City of Lodi (Discharger) owns and operates the White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility (Facility) that provides wastewater treatment service to the City of Lodi and the San
Joaquin County Flag City Service Area with a total population of approximately 68,642. The
Facility is permitted to discharge 8.5 million gallons per day of tertiary treated wastewater to
Dredger Cut within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Additionally, secondary treated effluent
and untreated industrial wastewater are used to irrigate fodder, fiber or feed crops and the
Discharger also supplies tertiary treated municipal wastewater (Recycled Water) to Northern
California Power Agency (NCPA) and San Joaquin County (SJCo) Vector Control District.
The Discharger owns and operates two separate wastewater collection systems, one to collect
municipal wastewater and another to collect industrial wastewater. The industrial wastewater
collection system collects primarily food processing wastewater from Pacific Coast Producers
cannery and is not treated through the Facility described below. The wastewater from the
industrial collection system is either held in the Facility's storage ponds (40-acres) or sent
directly to the agricultural fields for irrigation under WDR Order R5-2007-0113-01. The
municipal wastewater collection system has 23,000 service laterals and consists of 178 miles of
collection mains, 2,880 manholes, 7 lift stations, and 5 miles of trunk line delivering wastewater
to the Facility for treatment and disposal. Dischargers to the domestic trunk line include a
present population of approximately 68,642, businesses, and some industries within the City of
Lodi. Flows from the San Joaquin Flag City Service Area are included in the City's municipal
flows.
The current design average dry weather flow capacity of the Facility is 8.5 MGD.
The Facility provides full nitrification and denitrification for nitrogen removal and uses tertiary
filtration followed by ultraviolet light (UV) for disinfection. The components of the treatment
system at the Facility include:
* headworks with influent screens
* mechanical grit removal
* primary sedimentation
* biological treatment by activated sludge, including nitrification and denitrification
* secondary sedimentation
* tertiary treatment with cloth media filtration
* UV disinfection.
Sludge is anaerobically digested and stored in a lined sludge stabilization pond. The stabilized
solids are dewatered by a screw press and applied to the agricultural fields between cropping
cycles per WDR Order R5-2007-0113-01.
IV. SCHEDULE
The City's tentative schedule for the Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Services for the
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility and Recycled Water Land Application Program
request for qualifications is as follows:
* RFQ Released: April 23, 2026
* Deadline for RFQ Questions: May 4, 2026
* RFQ Question Responses: May 7, 2026
* RFQ Due: May 14, 2026

V. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The wastewater treatment facility and recycled water program are regulated by the Central
Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board and the State Water Resources Control Board,
including but not limited to the following permits:
* General Permit for Municipal Wastewater Dischargers that Meet Objectives/Criteria at the
Point of Discharge to Surface Water
Order No. R5-2023-0025
* Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs)
Order No. R5-2007-0113-01
* Recycled Water Notice of Applicability (NOA)
State Water Board Order WQ 2016-0068-DDW
The selected consultant will assist the City in maintaining compliance with these permits and
any future regulatory requirements.
VI. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected consultant will provide regulatory compliance services including, but not limited to:
Regulatory Compliance Support
* Interpretation of permit requirements
* Assistance responding to regulatory agency inquiries
* Preparation of compliance documentation
* Evaluation of treatment plant regulatory compliance
Monitoring and Reporting
* Preparation of monitoring and reporting program documentation
* Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports
* CIWQS reporting support
* Review of monitoring data and compliance trends
Agricultural Land Application Program Support
* Nutrient management planning
* Agronomic loading evaluations
* Soil and groundwater monitoring program support
* Evaluation of irrigation practices and application rates
* Documentation supporting recycled water permit compliance

Permit Maintenance
* Preparation of permit amendments or renewals
* Preparation of technical documentation required by regulatory agencies
* Participation in regulatory meetings
Regulatory Agency Coordination
* Coordination with the Regional Water Quality Control Board
* Assistance during inspections and compliance reviews
Technical Support
* Evaluation of treatment plant operational issues affecting compliance
* Assistance with regulatory special studies or reports
VII. CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS
Firms shall demonstrate experience with:
* Municipal wastewater treatment plant regulatory compliance
* Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board permits
* Recycled water and land application programs
* Agricultural nutrient management
* Preparation of regulatory reports through CIWQS
* Regulatory agency coordination
VIII. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS CONTENT
Statement of Qualifications should include the following sections:
1. Cover Letter
Brief introduction including firm contact information.
2. Firm Overview
Description of the firm, areas of expertise, and resources available.
3. Project Team
Identify key personnel including:
* Project Manager
* Regulatory compliance specialists
* Environmental scientists
* Agronomists or nutrient management specialists

Include resumes for key personnel.
4. Relevant Experience
Provide descriptions of similar projects/contract including:
* Wastewater treatment plant regulatory support
* Recycled water irrigation programs
* Agricultural land application programs
5. Approach to Services
Describe the firm's approach to providing regulatory compliance services.
6. References
Provide at least three references for similar projects.
7. Fee Schedule
While this contract will be awarded based on the qualifications of the consultant, the fee
schedules will be utilized for comparison purposes and as a basis for contract negotiations.
IX. CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
The City will evaluate SOQs submitted in response to this RFQ based on the criteria identified in
Section 8. The selection process is anticipated to proceed as follows:
1. SOQ Review
Following the submission deadline, a City evaluation committee will review all SOQs received to
determine responsiveness and completeness. SOQs that do not meet the requirements of this
RFQ may be rejected.
2. Evaluation and Ranking
Responsive SOQs will be evaluated and scored by the evaluation committee using the criteria
and point allocations identified in Section 8. Firms will be ranked based on their total evaluation
scores.
3. Final Selection
Following the evaluation process and any interviews, the City intends to select the most
qualified consultant to provide the requested services.
4. Scope and Fee Negotiations
The City will enter into negotiations with the highest-ranked firm to finalize the scope of services,
staffing, and compensation for a professional services agreement.

5. Negotiation with Alternate Firms
If the City is unable to reach agreement with the highest-ranked firm within a reasonable period
of time, the City reserves the right to terminate negotiations and enter into negotiations with the
next highest-ranked firm.
6. Contract Award
The final consultant selection and contract award are subject to approval by the City in
accordance with applicable procurement policies and procedures.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs, request additional information from
proposers, or cancel this RFQ at any time if it is determined to be in the City's best interest.
X. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) will be evaluated by a City review committee based on the
criteria outlined below. The purpose of the evaluation is to identify the firm that demonstrates
the strongest qualifications, relevant experience, and ability to successfully provide regulatory
compliance and permitting support services for the City.
The City may request clarification or additional information from proposers as part of the
evaluation process. At the City's discretion, interviews may be conducted with the highest-
ranked firms to further evaluate qualifications and project understanding.
Evaluation Criteria and Point Allocation
Firm Experience - 30 Points
Demonstrated experience providing regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting services
for municipal wastewater treatment facilities and recycled water programs, particularly within
California and under the jurisdiction of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Project Team Qualifications - 30 Points
Qualifications, experience, and availability of the proposed project manager and key team
members, including regulatory compliance specialists, environmental scientists, and
agronomists or nutrient management specialists.
Relevant Project Experience - 25 Points
Successful completion of similar projects involving wastewater treatment plant regulatory
compliance, recycled water irrigation programs, and agricultural land application programs.
Approach to Services - 10 Points
Understanding of the City's needs and proposed approach for providing regulatory compliance
support, monitoring and reporting assistance, permit maintenance, and coordination with
regulatory agencies.
References - 5 Points
Quality and relevance of references from similar municipal clients and demonstrated record of

reliable and responsive service.
Total Possible Score: 100 Points
The City intends to select the consultant whose qualifications are determined to be most
advantageous to the City based on the evaluation criteria listed above. Selection will be based
on qualifications and demonstrated competence. Following evaluation and ranking, the City will
enter into negotiations with the highest-ranked firm to establish a scope of services and fee for a
professional services agreement.
XI. CONTRACT TERM
The anticipated agreement term is three (3) years, with two (2) potential one-year extensions
upon mutual agreement.
Services will be provided on an as-needed basis through City-authorized task orders.
The selected consultant will be required to execute the attached professional service
agreement. Modifications and/or exceptions to the agreement may disqualify the consultant
from consideration.
XII. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
Statements of Qualifications must be received by:
May 14, 2026 no later than 4:00pm
Submit qualifications to:
City of Lodi
Public Works Department
Attn: Rebecca Areida
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Electronic submissions may be sent to (Max email size is 10MB):
rareida@lodi.gov
XIII. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The City reserves the right to:
* Reject any or all statements of qualifications
* Request additional information from proposers

* Conduct interviews with selected firms
* Waive minor irregularities in submissions
* Negotiate final contract terms
The City is not obligated to issue a minimum amount of work under the resulting agreement.