On Call Water Resources Engineering Services

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking qualification proposals for on-call water resources engineering services through a Request for Proposal (RFP-209-25). The procurement aims to secure engineering professionals who can provide expert support for water resource planning and engineering administration across the county's 105,000 acres of open space. Qualified firms will be responsible for tasks including water court administration, water rights evaluations, engineering analysis, modeling, expert testimony, and technical support for water supply planning, with a specific focus on the South Platte River Basin, St. Vrain Basin, and Boulder Creek Basin. The evaluation criteria will allocate 100 points across five key areas: Overall Proposal Quality (10 points), Qualifications and Experience of Personnel (35 points), Relevant Water Resources Engineering Knowledge (30 points), References (10 points), and Rate Schedule (15 points). The contract is scheduled to begin January 1, 2026, and continue through December 31, 2030, with proposals due by October 23, 2025. Prospective vendors can direct procurement questions to procurement@bouldercounty.gov.

The contract does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of enterprises. The selected consultant must have appropriate professional licensing and meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability, and Privacy/Cyber Liability Insurance. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract will operate on a task-order basis with monthly invoicing, allowing flexibility in service delivery. Contractors must be prepared to coordinate with county staff, agricultural lease tenants, and other stakeholders to support the county's water resource management objectives. The contract includes provisions for data sharing, confidentiality, and strict compliance with Boulder County's technical data specifications, particularly regarding Geographic Information System (GIS) data formatting and metadata requirements. Insurance requirements are tiered based on the number of County clients, with coverage limits potentially ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000 for Privacy/Cyber Liability Insurance.