Water and Sewer Master Plan

The City of Edinburg is requesting qualifications for preparation of a comprehensive Water and Sewer System Master Plan, with proposals due October 6, 2026, and questions due September 30, 2026.

The scope encompasses a 20-year master plan including hydraulic modeling, identification of existing and future capacity constraints, prioritization of system capacity needs, and development of a capital improvement program. The City operates two water treatment plants with combined capacity of 26 MGD, one wastewater treatment plant with 13.5 MGD capacity, six water towers, two booster stations, 54 lift stations, 506 miles of water lines (2"–30" diameter), and 411 miles of sewer lines (6"–36" diameter). The consultant must use InfoWater Pro and InfoWorks ICM software for hydraulic modeling and present findings to City Council and train city staff. Key tasks include project management, existing and future system capacity evaluation, asset management planning, capital improvement program development, comprehensive master plan reporting, planning for underserved areas, and staff training.

Qualification requirements include active Texas professional engineering registration, minimum two reference letters, and demonstrated experience with at least three similar master plans within the past ten years. The selected firm must execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement and comply with Executive Order requirements regarding Israel boycotts, energy company boycotts, and firearm entity discrimination.

Evaluation criteria weight technical approach and methodology at 30 percent, key personnel and team experience at 25 percent, firm experience at 20 percent, past performance and references at 15 percent, and workload capacity and regional proximity at 10 percent. Insurance requirements apply based on contract value, with minimum coverage including workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability, and auto liability. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's procurement portal. No estimated contract value is stated in the source materials.