Water & wastewater vulnerability assessment & related services

The City of Scottsdale, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, is soliciting a formal Request for Proposal (RFP 26RFP012) for comprehensive Water & Wastewater Vulnerability Assessment & Related Services for its Water Resources Division. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide annual services including updating security vulnerability assessments for the water system, developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans, reviewing and updating emergency management plans, conducting security awareness training, and designing tabletop and functional exercises. Key deliverables include upgrades to the e-Emergency Management Toolbox, technical assistance for security risk mitigation, and updates to various emergency response documents. The evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess firm and staff qualifications, project approach, pricing, references, and subcontractor information. Proposal submissions are due by November 21, 2025, with questions accepted until November 13, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four additional one-year extensions, contingent upon mutual agreement and approval by the Contract Administrator and Purchasing Director.

The solicitation does not explicitly highlight specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The water system serves approximately 92,000 active accounts across 185 square miles, with an average daily water production of 67.7 million gallons and a population of around 246,000. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the proposal requires offerors to complete a comprehensive pricing proposal form that breaks down costs for each annual service. The City of Scottsdale may establish a short list of offerors, potentially invite top-ranked proposals to make presentations, and negotiate with the most advantageous offeror. Contractors must comply with various legal requirements, including insurance provisions, immigration law compliance, and detailed contractual terms outlined in the General Terms and Conditions document. Successful bidders will need to provide comprehensive documentation, including insurance certificates and demonstrate capabilities in water resource security, emergency management, and vulnerability assessment services.