PW - 107327 RFQ - 50 year water demand projections and analysis

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is requesting qualifications from consulting firms to develop 50-year water demand projections and analysis for its entire service area, with qualifications due November 9, 2026. This procurement is exempt from the Small Business Program Ordinance under Texas Government Code Chapter 2254 as a professional services contract.

The scope encompasses historical water use analysis, population and employment projections, customer characteristics and development pattern evaluation, and demand forecasts at 5-year, 10-year, 20-year, 30-year, and 50-year intervals across the FWWD service area serving more than 1.4 million people and approximately 1 million retail customers within Fort Worth and 33 wholesale customer entities throughout the region. Key deliverables include a technical memorandum documenting historical analysis, wholesale customer questionnaires, GIS-compatible data, Excel-based forecast models with supporting documentation, and a final report with key performance indicators and presentation materials. Submissions are limited to 20 pages and must be delivered electronically through the Bonfire procurement portal.

The contract budget is not to exceed $180,000. The anticipated contract term is one year, commencing upon execution and issuance of a Notice to Proceed.

Evaluation criteria are project team qualifications and professional resumes, project schedule and availability, and experience with related projects and references. All contractors must complete and notarize the Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 through the Texas Ethics Commission website and file a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Questionnaire with the Fort Worth City Secretary under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. Vendors must submit the questionnaire within the seventh business day after beginning negotiations, submitting a response, or becoming aware of relevant conflict circumstances. Questions and clarification requests must be submitted through the City's procurement portal by a deadline identified in the solicitation posting. Technical support for Bonfire is available through Euna's help forum and support team.