On Call Water Rights Consulting Services

Active CIMISSOULAMTUS-817 RFQuEnvironmental ServicesCity of Missoula
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City of Missoula (Montana) posted this RFQu on Oct 27, 2026. Responses are due Nov 19, 2026. Category: Environmental Services. Questions are due 2026-11-09. Solicitation number CIMISSOULAMTUS-817.

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Solicitation number
CIMISSOULAMTUS-817
Notice type
RFQu
Place of performance
Montana
Questions due
2026-11-09

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Agency
City of Missoula
Category
008Environmental Services
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What the bid is for

In accordance with Title 18, Chapter 8 (MCA) and adopted City policy for consultant selection, the City of Missoula, Montana (City), is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide on-call water rights consulting services for Missoula Water. The selected consultant will support the City with active water right change proceedings, mitigation monitoring and reporting, Montana Water Court adjudication matters, and related strategic and technical services.

The City anticipates authorizing the initial work described in Section 3. The City may also request related services during the contract term through written task authorizations, subject to available funding and applicable City requirements.

Scope

The selected firm will be asked to provide on-call water rights services, to help shape the system’s strategies for future water rights permits and changes, Water Court adjudication and compliance with existing water right conditions. The following specific areas of need in order of importance have been identified:

1. Continuing technical assistance related to the City’s ownership of the Flynn-Lowney Ditch water rights
2. Miller Creek mitigation monitoring, assistance with water commissioner appointment, and restoration coordination
3. Technical support for adjudication of the City’s water rights
4. Modification through change applications of the City’s water rights including those associated with the municipal water delivery system and the City’s wilderness dams and
5. Due diligence for acquisition, transfer, lease, or retirement of water rights

The selected consultant will provide the services below as directed by the City. The descriptions establish the anticipated initial scope; specific assignments, budgets, and schedules will be confirmed by written task authorization.

Additional information

**Submission:** Submit one electronic PDF titled *SOQ – On-Call Water Rights Consulting Services* via e-mail to publicworks@ci.missoula.mt.us no later than **4:00 PM Mountain Time on November 19, 2026**. SOQs received after this deadline will not be considered.

The SOQ body may not exceed 13 single-sided pages, excluding the cover, table of contents, and resumes.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Project understanding and approach: 25%
  • Qualifications of key personnel: 20%
  • Experience with municipal water rights in Montana: 20%
  • Capacity to meet schedule and budget requirements, including workload and continuity: 15%
  • Past performance for the City of Missoula or references from similar communities: 10%
  • Availability and familiarity with locale: 7%
  • Local Preference – up to 3 points will be added to the point total for local firms: 3%

The initial work is expected to begin promptly after contract execution and continue through approximately December 2028, unless otherwise directed by the City.

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