Water Supply Assessment

The City of Hayward in Alameda County, California, is seeking a qualified consultant to prepare a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) for a proposed Industrial Facility, in accordance with California Water Code Section 10910 (SB 610). The primary objective is to evaluate the city's total projected water supplies during normal, single dry, and multiple dry water years over a 20-year projection to determine if they can meet the projected water demand of the proposed project, alongside existing and planned future uses. The consultant will be responsible for comprehensive tasks including project management, background research, water supply and demand analysis, and preparing draft and final WSA documents. The project will be overseen by staff from the Public Works & Utilities Department, specifically from Water Resources and Utilities Operations and Maintenance. Proposals must be submitted through the City's eProcurement Portal by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with the deadline for questions set for November 5, 2025. The City estimates the project will take 6-8 weeks to complete and requires a consultant with expertise in water resource planning and municipal water supply assessment.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified consultants, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Potential respondents must comply with several mandatory requirements, including a Nondiscriminatory Employment Practices Provision, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, and an Affirmation of Non-Involvement in Nuclear Weapons Development. The project is valued between $25,000 and $30,000, with the City currently receiving potable water from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Regional Water System and being a member of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA). Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage and adhere to strict non-discrimination employment standards. The city maintains the right to reject bids, waive minor irregularities, and cancel requests for bids or awards at any time. Potential penalties for non-compliance include disqualification from future bidding for up to one year and financial penalties of up to $250 per calendar day or 1% of the total contract amount.