SSLC Water Conservation Plan RFQ

The City of South Salt Lake is requesting qualifications from consulting firms to prepare an updated Water Conservation Plan, with SOQs due June 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time through the Utah Procurement Place (Bonfire) portal.

The scope encompasses analysis of water use patterns and existing conditions; evaluation of current conservation programs; establishment of updated conservation goals aligned with state and regional targets; identification of demand reduction strategies across indoor, outdoor, industrial, and commercial sectors; rate structure and policy analysis; long-term water supply reliability assessment; water loss audit with recommendations; development of an implementation plan with phased roadmap; and public engagement and education components. Deliverables include a technical memorandum on existing conditions, draft and final water conservation plans, an editable demand forecasting model, conservation program portfolio with cost-benefit analysis, implementation roadmap and schedule, presentation materials, and drought contingency plan recommendations. The selected firm will coordinate with the City's Engineering, Public Works, Communications, and Neighborhoods Departments.

The contract term runs through June 30, 2028, with compensation structured as hourly rates not to exceed an annual cap to be determined during negotiations. The contractor must maintain minimum liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in aggregate, with the City as additional insured, and workers' compensation insurance with Part B employer's liability coverage of at least $1,000,000. All work products become City property upon payment.

Evaluation is weighted equally at 25 percent each for Project Manager/Point of Contact qualifications, Project Team composition, Firm Qualifications, and Consultant Fees. SOQs must be four pages (single-sided, minimum 12-point font) plus a separate letter of introduction, rate schedule, and resume appendix. Inquiries are due at least 48 hours before the submission deadline. The winning consultant will be notified by July 16, 2026; contract negotiations are expected to close by August 12, 2026.