Project Information

Bid Title

RFP for Injection Well Redevelopment

Issuing Agency

Orange County Water District

Location

California

Published Date

Dec 4, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP-25-006

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Project Description

RFP for Injection Well Redevelopment (RFP-25-006)

The Orange County Water District (“OCWD” or District) is seeking proposals from
qualified and experienced firms (“Proposer” or “Contractor”) to provide well development
services for three types of injection wells. OCWD intends to evaluate the proposals
received and enter into a General Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the qualified
firm. The work is expected to commence on April 13, 2026. This Agreement will be for a
minimum term of three (3) years for the period from April 13, 2026, to April 12, 2029, with
an option to renew for an additional two (2) years.

RFP Documents:

• RFP for Injection Well Redevelopment (RFP-25-006) – Posted 12/4/25

Solicitation Schedule:

RFP Issued	Thursday, December 4, 2025
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting	Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:30AM PT
Questions Due Date	Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by 12:00PM PT
Proposals Due	Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00AM PT
Agreement Award Date	March 2026

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

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ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP-25-006

FOR

Injection Well Redevelopment

ISSUED: Thursday, December 4, 2025

PROPOSALS DUE:

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00AM PT

Section

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________________ 1

2. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE _________________________________________________________ 1

2.1. 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

4.1. WORK ORDER AUTHORIZATIONS________________________________________________ 3

5. GENERAL INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________ 4

5.1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________ 4

5.2. CONTRACTOR SAFETY __________________________________________________________ 5

5.3. PREVAILING WAGE ______________________________________________________________ 6

5.4. DIR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ______________________________________________ 6

6. ELEMENTS OF PROPOSAL _________________________________________________________ 7

6.1 Title Page _________________________________________________________________________ 7

6.2 Cover Letter ______________________________________________________________________ 7

6.3 Table of Contents_________________________________________________________________ 8

6.4 Contractor License and DIR Contractor Registration, Prevailing Wage Laws

Compliance ______________________________________________________________________________ 8

6.5 Experience and record of past performance. _____________________________________ 8

6.6 Price Proposal ____________________________________________________________________ 8

6.7 Other Information_________________________________________________________________ 8

6.7.1 Contractor Safety Program _____________________________________________________ 8

6.7.2 Safety Manual __________________________________________________________________ 9

6.7.3 Quality Control Plan ____________________________________________________________ 9

6.8 Statement of Insurance Compliance ______________________________________________ 9

6.9 OCWD Standard Agreement ______________________________________________________ 9

6.10 Billing ____________________________________________________________________________ 9

6.11 Conflict of Interest _______________________________________________________________ 10

6.12 Equal Employment Opportunity And Affirmative Action Requirements _________ 10

7. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS________________________________________ 10

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Section

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

7.1. Proposal Format _________________________________________________________________ 10

7.2. Proposal Preparation Costs _____________________________________________________ 11

8. SELECTION PROCESS _____________________________________________________________ 11

9. SPECIAL CONDITIONS _____________________________________________________________ 12

9.1. RESERVATIONS _________________________________________________________________ 12

9.2. PUBLIC RECORDS ______________________________________________________________ 12

9.3. RIGHT TO CANCEL ______________________________________________________________ 12

9.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_____________________________________________________ 12

9.5. PUBLIC INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 12

List of Exhibits:

Exhibit A: Scope of Services and Cost Proposal Sheet

Exhibit A-1: Scope of Services

Exhibit A-2: Cost Proposal Sheet

Exhibit B: Evaluation Criteria

Exhibit C: Services Agreement

Exhibit D: Contractor Safety Program

Exhibit D-1: Contractor Environmental Health & Safety Handbook

Exhibit D-2: Appendix B: Contractor Required Information Form

Exhibit E: Sample Work Order Authorization

Exhibit F: Location Map for Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting

List of Attachments:

Attachment No.1: RFP Submittal Checklist

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OCWD RFP-25-006 - Injection Well Redevelopment

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

qualified and experienced firms (“Proposer” or “Contractor”) to provide well development

services for three types of injection wells. OCWD intends to evaluate the proposals

received and enter into a General Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the qualified

firm. The work is expected to commence on April 13, 2026. This Agreement will be for a

minimum term of three (3) years for the period from April 13, 2026 to April 12, 2029 with

an option to renew for an additional two (2) years. 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

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting

Questions Due Date

Proposals Due

Agreement Award Date:

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:30AM PT

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by 12:00PM PT

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00AM PT

March 2026

Orange County Water District

Injection Well Redevelopment

RFP-25-006

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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OCWD RFP-25-006 - Injection Well Redevelopment

2.1. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

The Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at

7:30AM PT. The meeting will begin in person at the Santa Ana injection well site, proceed

to two injection wells in Fountain Valley, and conclude at OCWD’s Main Office located at

18700 Ward St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Expect the meeting to last up to 4.5 hours.

Attendance is required for all firms intending to submit a proposal.

Use the link below for the Google pin to the meeting location:

MBI Santa Ana Well Location

See Exhibit F for a map of the meeting location.

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. Proposals will not be accepted from firms that do not attend the

mandatory 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 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by 12:00PM PT. All questions must be titled

“Question – RFP-25-006 Injection Well Redevelopment”. 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: Marcus Villalobos, Buyer

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 Monday, January 26, 2026 at

10:00AM 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-25-006 Injection Well Redevelopment” 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

Orange County Water District

Injection Well Redevelopment

RFP-25-006

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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