Project Information

Bid Title

Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements Project – Construction Management Services

Issuing Agency

City of Santa Cruz

Location

California

Published Date

Apr 5, 2026

Closing Date

May 14, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ No. WT-0295

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Project Description

Project ID: RFQ No. WT-0295

Title: Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements Project – Construction Management Services

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 4/3/2026

Due Date: 5/14/2026

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Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements Project – Construction Management Services

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Project ID: RFQ No. WT-0295

Release Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:00pm

Posted Friday, April 3, 2026 12:57pm

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Posted At:Fri, Apr 3, 2026 12:57 PM
Sealed Bid Process:No
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SoQs) from Construction Management (CM) firms to provide construction management services to support the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant (GHWTP) Facility Improvements Project (FIP) (Project). The purpose of this pre-qualification is to short-list firms that can provide construction management for the GHWTP FIP – a $100 million+ construction value, progressive design-build project on an active water treatment plant – including project management, construction management and inspection.

SCWD is using this RFQ to pre-qualify three to four Consultants for a subsequent "Construction Management and Environmental Services for Construction" Request for Proposals (RFP). Only Consultants pre-qualified under this RFQ, in partnership with pre-qualified Environmental Consultant firms, will be eligible to submit proposals on the upcoming integrated RFP. The SCWD’s ultimate intent is to enter into a single contract for Construction Management and Environmental Services During Construction. The two-step solicitation process involves the following:

· Step 1 (Pre-Qualification): This RFQ pre-qualifies firms for Construction Management Services. A separate RFQ process is being conducted to pre-qualify firms for Environmental Services During Construction.

· Step 2 (RFP): Following SoQ evaluation, an RFP will be issued for "Construction Management and Environmental Services During Construction" under a single contract. Only short-listed Environmental firms and short-listed CM firms from Step 1 are eligible for Step 2. These firms must partner to submit a joint proposal for the upcoming RFP.

A detailed outline of potential services that will be performed by the Consultant under the Construction Management Scope is given in Section 4 Preliminary Scope of Services.

The purpose of soliciting Construction Management Services is to augment City staff implementing this project. The ultimate contract will include at least two Service Orders as described in Section 4. Although the schedule for the project is not finalized, it is anticipated that construction would start the first quarter of 2027 for a 4-year duration.

The Proposer shall furnish all tools, equipment, materials, tax, apparatus, facilities, labor, transportation, supervision, and management, not specifically provided by the City, to complete work described in this RFQ.

For more information about SCWD’S current and upcoming CIP projects, please visit SCWD’s website: https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Water-Department/Capital-Investment-Program .

Background

The SCWD is a public agency operating a water system which provides safe, high-quality water service for about 100,000 people. The Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant (GHWTP) is a critical component of the City’s water supply system as its only treatment facility capable of treating surface water. It was originally constructed in 1960 and standards and regulations enacted over the intervening 66 years necessitate the Project. The GHWTP is a conventional treatment plant treating raw water from the San Lorenzo River, north coast streams and Loch Lomond Reservoir. The Water Treatment Plant must remain fully operational throughout construction.

The Project will be constructed at the existing GHWTP, a secured and fenced facility closed to the public, located at 715 Graham Hill Road in Santa Cruz, CA. The 12.4-acre parcel is within City limits; however, it is non-contiguous to the City and hence constitutes an “island annexation” surrounded by parcels in the unincorporated County. The GHWTP parcel is located in the upper portion of a large west-facing slope adjacent to the San Lorenzo River. The majority of the existing and proposed building areas on the GHWTP parcel are situated on an upper building pad, surrounded by undeveloped portions of the parcel. Single-family residential land uses surround the GHWTP parcel on the northern, eastern, and southern perimeters. Dense tree canopy and vegetation, and scattered residential dwellings are located beyond the western perimeter on a hillside that slopes down to the San Lorenzo River, approximately 0.3 miles to the west of the Project. The Project may also utilize a temporary construction staging area located at 1941 Ocean Street Extension in Santa Cruz, CA and services under this RFQ/RFP process may be required at both the primary construction site and offsite staging.

The Project will replace and substantially upgrade the majority of the existing water treatment processes and associated infrastructure with modern facilities. The Project will increase the City’s treatment reliability to meet current and anticipated future water quality requirements; support the treatment of wet season water to facilitate implementation of the City’s Water Supply Augmentation Strategy and Securing Our Water Future Policy; improve the ability to treat variable and degraded source water quality conditions, such as those associated with post-wildfire, severe storms, and droughts; and meet current seismic, building, electrical, and fire code requirements.

The consultant team selected as part of the subsequent RFP process will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction activities to ensure uninterrupted treatment operations, regulatory compliance, and public health protection.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

April 3, 2026

Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting (Mandatory):

April 15, 2026, 2:00pm

The pre-SOQ meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meeting information is provided below:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2852820157560?p=YoClompHPam7qZQifx

Meeting ID: 285 282 015 756 0
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Questions and Clarification Submission Deadline:

April 17, 2026, 5:00pm

Question and Clarification Response Deadline:

April 20, 2026, 12:00am

Submittal Deadline:

May 14, 2026, 4:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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