Project Information

Bid Title

RFP for Multipurpose Center Feasibility Study

Issuing Agency

Orange County Water District

Location

California

Published Date

Jan 28, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP-25-013

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Project Description

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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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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