On-Call Regulatory and Treatment Optimization Support for Water Resources

The City of Santa Monica is seeking proposals for an on-call contract to provide regulatory and treatment optimization support for its Water Resources Division, with proposals due July 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a question submission deadline of July 6, 2026.

Minimum qualifications include a valid California professional engineering license, a valid California geological license, and a minimum of five years of technical services to water utilities in Southern California. The scope encompasses water quality assessments and studies to maintain drinking water standards, regulatory support for drinking water and wastewater operations, direct potable reuse permitting analysis and feasibility studies, treatment facility performance reviews and efficiency improvements analysis, and pilot or demonstration testing of water treatment technologies. All work requiring professional certification must be stamped by a licensed professional engineer or licensed geologist in California. The City serves approximately 18,000 metered customers with an annual water demand of approximately 11,600 acre-feet per year and manages drinking water, wastewater collection, and recycled water services.

The contract term is five years. Evaluation allocates 50 points for experience and technical competence, 15 points for references, 25 points for ability to meet the work plan, and 10 points for cost competitiveness. Proposals must remain firm for 180 days after the due date or 60 days after receipt of a best and final offer if requested.

Vendors physically located in or conducting business within Santa Monica must obtain a City business license. The Living Wage Ordinance applies to contracts exceeding $54,200, mandating a minimum wage of $22.50 for covered employees. Professional liability insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or $2,000,000 annual aggregate is required, along with Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and Workers' Compensation at California statutory limits. All work product becomes the exclusive property of the City and is subject to California Public Records Act disclosure unless specifically marked as trade secrets or confidential.