Request for Qualifications for Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Services

Location:	California
Posted:	Apr 23, 2026
Due:	May 14, 2026
Agency:	City of Lodi
Type of Government:	State & Local
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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

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

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	Request for Qualifications for Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Services
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

Request for Qualifications for Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Services

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