City of englewood utilities water and sewer master plan updates

The City of Englewood Utilities Department is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to update the 2020 Water and Sewer System Master Plans, a comprehensive project addressing programmatic, infrastructure, and capital needs for water and sewer systems serving approximately 57,000 customers. The Request for Proposal (RFP-25-015) was issued on April 10, 2025, with proposals due by May 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT through the City's Online Procurement System. The project aims to complete a full system assessment by December 31, 2025, involving extensive data collection, system modeling, capacity evaluations, risk assessments, and development of comprehensive capital improvement programs. Key deliverables will include detailed analyses of aging infrastructure, system reliability improvements, regulatory compliance strategies, and operational efficiency optimizations. The City will utilize a competitive, best-value selection process and may conduct interviews with short-listed firms, with potential subsequent negotiations and final City Council approval of the contract.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified consulting firms with expertise in municipal water and sewer system planning, without specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The estimated total project budget is approximately $161 million over 15 years, with funding expected to come from utility enterprise funds and a recent EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan available to finance capital projects through 2029. The project will require the selected consultant to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability insurance with minimum coverage ranging from $1 million to $3 million. A sample Professional Services Agreement indicates the initial contract term will be one year, with potential renewal subject to City Council approval and adequate fund appropriation. The contract allows for termination with 30 days' notice and includes provisions for additional work through executed addendums, providing flexibility for the City's evolving infrastructure needs.