Twdb - EPA’s 8TH drinking water infrastructure and needs survey

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the 8th Drinking Water Infrastructure and Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA), a collaborative project with the EPA. The primary objective is to assist TWDB in conducting a comprehensive assessment of capital improvement needs for large-sized Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) eligible projects. Key deliverables include downloading capital improvement plan data, completing data entry into EPA's designated database, providing supporting documentation, and responding to EPA modification requests. The evaluation process will allocate 80 possible points, with criteria focusing on contractors' knowledge of water utility capital projects, understanding of the DWSRF program, experience providing technical assistance, and survey conducting expertise. The RFQ was released on March 24, 2025, with responses due by April 23, 2025, and the contract term extending from the date of execution until May 29, 2026, with potential extensions possible through December 31, 2026.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. TWDB plans to select contractor(s) with specialized expertise in the DWINSA process, DWSRF program, and professional engineering backgrounds. The maximum total project cost is set at $250,000.00, with services to be requested on an "as-needed" basis and no guaranteed minimum contract value. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned in the documentation. Prospective contractors should have a robust understanding of water utility infrastructure, capital planning processes, and experience working with governmental survey and assessment projects. The contract will require technical proficiency in data collection, entry, and reporting within the EPA's designated systems.