PW - 107327 RFQ - 50 Year Water Demand Projections and Analysis

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is requesting qualifications from consultants to develop 50-year water demand projections and analysis for its entire service area, with submissions due November 9, 2026. This professional services engagement is exempt from the Small Business Program Ordinance 21-7(b) under Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code.

The scope requires comprehensive analysis of historical water use patterns, population and employment projections, development trends, customer characteristics, conservation practices, and climate variability to produce demand forecasts at 5-year, 10-year, 20-year, 30-year, and 50-year intervals. The FWWD serves more than 1.4 million people across its retail service area, including approximately 1 million City residents and 33 wholesale customer entities throughout the region. Deliverables include a technical memorandum documenting historical water analysis, wholesale customer questionnaires, GIS-compatible data, forecast models in Excel format with documentation, and a final report with Key Performance Indicators and findings presentation.

The contract budget is not to exceed $180,000 with an anticipated term of one year commencing upon execution and issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria focus on project team qualifications, professional capabilities, project schedule feasibility, and relevant project experience.

Submissions are electronic via the City's Bonfire procurement portal and shall not exceed 20 pages. Submission materials must include a transmittal letter on company letterhead with contact information, project team resumes identifying key professionals, project schedule and availability information, and detailed descriptions of experience with related projects and references. All contractors must complete the Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 through the Texas Ethics Commission website and file the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Questionnaire Form CIQ with the Fort Worth City Secretary pursuant to Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. Questions and clarification requests must be submitted through the City's procurement portal by the deadline identified in the solicitation posting.