RFP No. 223042 Hydrogeological Support of the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Program

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts and Procurement Division, is seeking hydrogeological support services for its Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Program, with jurisdiction encompassing Marion County. The Request for Proposals (RFP No. 223042) solicits a consultant to provide comprehensive hydrogeological services, including tracking ASR well performance, coordinating water quality sampling, providing operational updates and staff training, reviewing existing ASR data to develop an expansion plan, and identifying potential new groundwater and surface water sources. The contract will be a five-year agreement with an option to renew for four additional one-year terms. Proposals are due on April 29, 2022, at 4:00 PM local time, with evaluation criteria focusing on project approach, project experience, individual experience, cost/billing rates, and references. The City may conduct interviews with top-ranked proposers and will not necessarily select the lowest-cost proposal. Successful proposers must demonstrate expertise in hydrogeological services, water resource management, and ASR program support.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Successful proposers will be required to obtain liability insurance, comply with civil rights and nondiscrimination laws, and demonstrate compliance with Oregon tax laws. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Summit Water Resources is the intended contractor, selected to receive the contract on June 3, 2022. Payment terms are set at net 30 days, and the contract will be governed by Oregon state laws. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the RFP requests fully loaded billing rates for individuals and an overall fee structure rather than complete cost estimates for individual tasks. The contract appears to be structured to provide flexible hydrogeological support services for the City of Salem's ongoing ASR program, with potential for long-term engagement through the renewal options.