Utility Network for Water System

The City of Beaverton, Oregon, in Washington County, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the implementation of Esri's Utility Network to modernize its water system and enhance operational efficiency. This competitive procurement seeks a qualified vendor to execute a comprehensive water system modernization project that includes five primary components: migrating existing water data into the Utility Network model, creating and integrating vertical assets such as pump stations, wells, and reservoirs, reconfiguring the Cityworks Asset Management System, and providing comprehensive training and knowledge transfer. Key deliverables include a readiness assessment report, fully migrated water system data within the Utility Network model, a configured ArcGIS Enterprise environment, complete vertical asset datasets, updated Cityworks workflows and reporting tools, and post-implementation support materials. The vendor must possess demonstrated experience in Utility Network deployment, Cityworks integration, and water system asset modeling. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Project Understanding (10%), Qualifications (30%), Project Approach and Schedule (30%), Cost (20%), and References (10%). The RFP was released on March 5, 2026, with a mandatory proposal submission deadline of March 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm through the city's procurement portal. Services are anticipated to commence on May 4, 2026, with the contract potentially renewable for one additional one-year term at the city's option.

The City of Beaverton has established a Beaverton Equity Procurement Program with a 15% aspirational utilization goal for State of Oregon COBID-certified enterprises, though this does not restrict non-certified vendors from responding. All prospective vendors must comply with nondiscrimination requirements, provide attestations regarding tax law compliance, and secure a City of Beaverton business license and appropriate insurance coverage. The pricing structure is anticipated on an hourly-rate model with detailed cost breakdowns by deliverable and team member, though alternative pricing structures including retainers, flat fees, or combination models are permitted if adequately detailed. The project requires integration with the city's existing water utility data infrastructure and the Cityworks Asset Management System currently in use. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation; however, the contract likely exceeds $100,000 given the scope and complexity of the implementation. All awarded contractors must execute a Personal Services Contract incorporating the terms outlined in the City's standard contract template, which includes insurance requirements, independent contractor status, and compliance with Oregon law and Washington County Circuit Court jurisdiction.