Project Information

Bid Title

RFP for Inspection Services Construction of AM-21R AND AM-63 Monitoring Well Clusters

Issuing Agency

Orange County Water District

Location

California

Published Date

Feb 19, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 23, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP-25-016

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Project Description

RFP for Inspection Services Construction of AM-21R and AM-63 Monitoring Well Clusters

The Orange County Water District (“OCWD” or District) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide inspection services during the construction of the AM-21R and AM-63 monitoring well clusters. OCWD intends to evaluate the proposals received and enter into an Eight-Month Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the qualified firm. The work is expected to commence on May 1, 2026. This Agreement will be for a minimum term of eight (8) months for the period from May 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

RFP Documents:

• RFP for Inspection Services Construction of AM-21R AND AM-63 Monitoring Well Clusters – Posted 02/19/2026

Solicitation Schedule:

RFP Issued	Thursday, February 19, 2026
Pre-Proposal Meeting	Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00AM PT
Questions Due Date	Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00PM PT
Proposals Due	Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00PM PT
Agreement Award Date	April 2026

For questions, please contact at procurement@ocwd.com .

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ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP-25-016

FOR

INSPECTION SERVICES CONSTRUCTION OF AM-21R & AM-

63 MONITORING WELL CLUSTERS

ISSUED: February 19, 2026

PROPOSALS DUE:

March 23, 2026 at 2:00PM PT

1. INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________________ 1

2. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE _________________________________________________________ 1

2.1. Non-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

5. GENERAL INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________ 3

5.1. Minimum Qualifications __________________________________________________________ 4

6. ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL _________________________________________________________ 4

6.1 Part 1 - Statement of Qualifications _______________________________________________ 4

6.1.1 Title Page ______________________________________________________________________ 4

6.1.2 Cover letter_____________________________________________________________________ 5

6.1.3 Table of Contents ______________________________________________________________ 5

6.1.4 Experience and record of past performance. ___________________________________ 5

6.1.5 Project Team and Qualifications _______________________________________________ 5

6.1.6 Project Overview and Approach ________________________________________________ 6

6.1.7 Additional Services ____________________________________________________________ 7

6.1.8 Man-Hour Estimate _____________________________________________________________ 7

6.1.9 OCWD Standard Agreement ____________________________________________________ 7

6.1.10 Statement of Insurance Compliance____________________________________________ 7

6.1.11 Billing __________________________________________________________________________ 7

6.1.12 Conflict of Interest _____________________________________________________________ 8

6.1.13 Equal Employment Opportunity And Affirmative Action Requirements_________ 8

6.2 Part 2 - Price Proposal (Separate Sealed Envelope)_______________________________ 8

7. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS_________________________________________ 9

7.1. Proposal Format __________________________________________________________________ 9

7.2. Proposal Preparation Costs ______________________________________________________ 9

8. SELECTION PROCESS ______________________________________________________________ 9

8.1. Project Approach and Schedule _________________________________________________ 10

8.2. Experience and Qualifications of the Project Manager ___________________________ 11

8.3. Experience of Firm and Other Project Team Members ___________________________ 12

Section

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

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 ______________________________________________________________ 14

9.3. RIGHT TO CANCEL ______________________________________________________________ 14

9.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_____________________________________________________ 14

9.5. PUBLIC INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 14

List of Exhibits:

Exhibit A: Scope of Services

Exhibit A-1: Location Maps

Exhibit A-2: Typical Well Construction Details

Exhibit B: Evaluation Criteria

Exhibit C: Services Agreement

List of Attachments:

Attachment No.1: RFP Submittal Checklist

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OCWD RFP-25-016 - INSPECTION SERVICES CONSTRUCTION OF AM-21R & AM-63

MONITORING WELL CLUSTERS

The Orange County Water District (“OCWD” or District) is seeking proposals from

qualified and experienced firms to provide inspection services during the construction of

the AM-21R and AM-63 monitoring well clusters. OCWD intends to evaluate the

proposals received and enter into an Eight-Month Professional Services Agreement

(“Agreement”) with the qualified firm. The work is expected to commence on May 1, 2026.

This Agreement will be for a minimum term of eight (8) months for the period from May 1,

2026 to December 31, 2026. 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

Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting

Questions Due Date

Proposals Due

Agreement Award Date

February 19, 2026

March 3, 2026 at 10:00AM PT

March 10, 2026 at 12:00PM PT

March 23, 2026 at 2:00PM PT

April 2026

Orange County Water District

INSPECTION SERVICES CONSTRUCTION OF AM-21R & AM-63 MONITORING WELL CLUSTERS

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February 19, 2026

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OCWD RFP-25-016 - INSPECTION SERVICES CONSTRUCTION OF AM-21R & AM-63

MONITORING WELL CLUSTERS

2.1. Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting

The non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on March 3, 2026 at 10:00AM PT,

we will be offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. The in-person option

will be held at the District office, 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA. Upon arrival,

please stop at the guard shack and meet at the Administration Office front desk. The

virtual option will be held via Microsoft Teams at, RFP-26-001 Microsoft Teams meeting.

Meeting ID: 220 507 537 928 60 and Passcode: HA2ky2dD.

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 March 10, 2026 at 12:00PM PT. All questions must be titled “Question – RFP-

25-016 AM-21R and AM-63 Inspection Services”. 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 March 23, 2026 at 2:00PM 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-25-016 INSPECTION SERVICES CONSTRUCTION OF AM-21R & AM-63

MONITORING WELL CLUSTERS” 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

Orange County Water District

INSPECTION SERVICES CONSTRUCTION OF AM-21R & AM-63 MONITORING WELL CLUSTERS

RFP-25-016

February 19, 2026

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541350Building Inspection Services
• NAICS 541620Environmental Consulting Services

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