RFP: Engineering Design Services for Abington Sewer Replacement Project

Western Municipal Water District (Western) is requesting proposals from qualified firms for Engineering Design Services for replacement of the Abington Sewer located in Abington Street, and possibly adjoining streets, in the County of Riverside, CA.

This RFP will focus on both analysis and design services for the Abington Street's sewer to enlarge, parallel, replace or otherwise modify it as needed to reach project goals as detailed below. The anticipated design services cost is **$500,000**.

Tasks

Tasks may include the following:

• Preliminary design study and report;
• Preparation of bid documents and specifications in conformance with current Western standards;
• Preparation of application/submittal to obtain any applicable encroachment permits.
• Preparation of applicable CEQA Documentation (NOE typically, however, final documentation will be based on actual project);
• Bidding Support – including answering bidder questions, pre-bid meeting, preparation of addenda, bid opening, bid review with summary spreadsheet and preparation of recommendation for award letter; and
• Meetings and Coordination – including kick-off and any design review meetings
• Engineering support during construction

The following are examples of proposed tasks.

• Task 1. Project Management and Coordination
• Task 2. CEQA Process
• Task 3. Preliminary Design Report
• Task 4. Design and Specifications (30%, 60%, 90% and 100% Design Submittals)
• Task 5. Post Design Services Bid and Construction Support Services

The purpose of the Abington Sewer Replacement Project is to reconstruct as needed the sewers within the limits of the Project Area to efficiently convey those excess reclaimed water flows eliminating surcharges and their consequent service lateral blockages. [...] WMWD anticipates a minimum of two viable solutions will be analyzed by the Consultant. After final selection of the preferred method, Consultant will proceed with preparation of the required documents for its construction.

All final deliverables are to be electronic digital copies in digital AUTOCAD and pdf format.

To be considered, Respondent must submit their electronic proposal via WMWD's PlanetBids Vendor Portal at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=39489 prior to **2:00 p.m.** local time on Thursday **November 19, 2026**. Western will not consider proposals received after the specified time and date.

Submittals shall be 20 pages or less of 11-point font or larger. The proposals shall be one electronic file and titled: Abington Sewer Replacement Project - Engineering Design Services. The fee proposal shall be a separate electronic file and titled: Abington Sewer Replacement Project – Design Services Fee Proposal.

Selection criteria

• Understanding of the work to be performed (25%)
• Approach to the Project, including technical and management considerations (30%)
• Experience and Technical Competence of key personnel, firm and sub consultants (30%)
• Evaluation of the appropriateness of the proposed level of effort in relation to team qualifications, and project methodology (15%)

This is not a competitive bid process based on price alone. After selection of the prospective Consultant deemed most qualified, Western will initiate negotiations. Top ranked firms may be chosen to interview.

The selected consultant will be required to enter into contract with Western Municipal Water District. A sample contract is provided in Attachment A. The sample contract also provides insurance requirements.