RFPs / RFQs

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) frequently posts public Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) in order to solicit bids or quotes from experienced vendors for any project that requires an external professional solution. Requests outline the bidding process and contract terms, and also include timelines, deadlines, and project logistics.

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Request for Proposals – Design & Architectural Services for MWDOC Admin Building Kitchen/Breakroom and Atrium Remodel

Response Deadline: 4:00 PM November 16, 2022

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (“MWDOC”) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (“Respondents”), to provide design/architectural services for the remodel of MWDOC’s administration office breakroom/kitchen and atrium remodel project. The awarded proposal will be between MWDOC and the selected Respondent. Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements set forth herein.

Pre-Bid Meeting: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:00am at the project site: 18700 Ward St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 – Check in at Reception Desk.

Request For Proposals – Design & Architectural Services for MWDOC Admin Building Kitchen/Breakroom and Atrium Remodel

Attachment A – MWDOC Admin Building Record Drawings Reduced

Attachment B – Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report

Attachment C – MWDOC Standard Agreement for Consultant Services

Attachment D – Pergola Details Original Admin Bldg Floor Plans

RFP Response to Questions

Request for Proposals – Landscape Verification and Inspection Services

Response Deadline: September 22, 2022

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and its member agencies invite your firm to submit a Proposal to provide installation verifications inspections and data collection services for MWDOC’s outdoor water use efficiency programs such as Turf Removal Projects pre and post retrofits; pre and post retrofits of Drip Irrigation devices; and the installation of Landscape Irrigation Devices, such as weather based irrigation controllers (WBICs) and high efficiency irrigation nozzles (HENs).

  • There will be a pre-bid meeting via Zoom on September 15th at 1:00 pm. Please email sfetter@mwdoc.com if you wish to attend.

Request For Proposals - Landscape Verification and Inspection Services

Request For Proposals (RFP) to Provide County Advocacy Services – Withdrawn

Response Deadline: Withdrawn

This RFP has been withdrawn.

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (Proposers, Contractors) for services to consult, monitor and lobby to engage MWDOC in developing a strong legislative presence in Orange County and assist on local issues that affect MWDOC and its member agencies.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals (from the current contractor as well as other qualified firms) from qualified firms/consultants with a proven track record in advocacy/lobbying at the county level, to assist MWDOC in developing and successfully pursue/implement its priorities.

The successful firm will be awarded a one-year contract with an option to renew four additional years.

This RFP describes the district, the required scope of services, the contractor selection process, and the minimum information that must be included in the proposal. Failure to submit information in accordance with the RFP requirements and procedures may be cause for disqualification.

Requests for Proposals (RFP) to provide County Advocacy Services

Request for Qualifications – On-call Technical Services to Support Reliability Planning, Engineering & Resource Development

Response Deadline: 4:00 PM – March 25, 2021 / Short Listed firms were contacted by phone on April 8, 2021

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) seeks responses from qualified Respondents interested in a Contract to provide Reliability Planning, Engineering, and Resource Development professional services on an as-needed basis.

It is the intent of MWDOC develop an On-call Technical Services slate of Consultants. MWDOC will award separate Contracts to the highest-scoring Respondents for as-needed services on diverse and multiple projects. Each Contract will have a term of three years, with two one-year options to extend the Contract term. There is no guarantee of a minimum amount of work or compensation for any of the Respondents selected for Contract award.

Work shall be assigned by Contract Service Order (“CSO”) and MWDOC will negotiate the specific scope of services, budget, deliverables, and timeline for each CSO it issues. Each CSO shall include a scope of services, timeline, and a not-to-exceed fee. Respondents should be prepared to provide services for an entire project, several projects, and/or part of a project or for any project phase.

Based on MWDOC’s experience with prior as-needed professional services contracts, several types of professional disciplines and work may be required. Consultants may be required to perform analysis, studies, and investigations; monitor issue progress, prepare reports and preliminary plans; develop cost estimates; negotiate with regulatory agencies; and perform field inspections for various types of issues.

These services are required to address MWDOC’s fluctuating needs when existing MWDOC staff are unavailable to perform such work or when highly specialized expertise is required that current staff does not possess.

REVISED – the revised RFQ includes an additional Area of Focus section for Engineering -Program and Construction Management Services as well as an addition of metering experience as a desired expertise in Section 7 of the Required Responses.

Request for Qualifications - On-call Technical Services to Support Reliability Planning, Engineering & Resource Development

Addendum #1 - RFQ Question Responses

List of Shortlisted Firms

RFP No. FIN0322-001 – Financial Statement Audit Services

Response Deadline: March 22, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to perform audits and issue opinions on MWDOC’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The original agreement will be for one year with the option to extend for an additional four years per MWDOC’s discretion. The audit is to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States of America and the State Controller’s Minimum Audit Requirements for California Special Districts.

A copy of MWDOC’s prior years independent auditors report will be made available upon request and can also be found on our website, www.mwdoc.com. It is the proposing firms’ responsibility to obtain a thorough understanding of the scope of the audit and the work to be performed in order to successfully complete the audit. There is no expressed or implied obligation for MWDOC to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request.

Proposals for RFP No. FIN0322-001 – Financial Statement Audit Services will be received by mail or email and must be received by Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) by 5:00 p.m. on March 22, 2022.

Proposals being mailed shall be enclosed and sealed in an envelope, clearly marked RFP No. FIN0322-001, on the outside of the envelope, and mailed to:

Municipal Water District of Orange County
Attn: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 20895
Fountain Valley, CA 92728

Proposals being emailed must have the subject line of the email read: Proposal – RFP No. FIN0322-001 – [Insert Proposer’s Name] and emailed to:
hchumpitazi@mwdoc.com

RFP No. FIN0322-001 – Financial Statement Audit Services

Addendum 1 - RFP No FIN0322-001

Past RFPs / RFQs

2021 RFPS / RFQs

Request for Proposals – Design and Implementation of K-12 Water Education School Program Services

Response Deadline: March 9, 2021

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking qualified proposals for services to design and implement a regional water education school program on behalf of MWDOC and participating Orange County water providers. The proposed program should educate and engage large groups of K-12 students in accredited public and private schools throughout MWDOC’s service area as well as the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana.

Request for Proposals: Design and Implementation of K-12 Water Education School Program Services

Supplemental Questions and Answers

2020 RFPS / RFQs

Request for Bids – MWDOC Administration Building Seismic Retrofit and Tenant Improvement Project

Response Deadline: 2:00 PM - July 31, 2020

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking bids from qualified firms (Contractor) to complete the MWDOC Administration Building Seismic Retrofit and Tenant Improvement Project. The project work consists of improvements of the MWDOC Administration building including; seismic strengthening of the roof-to-wall connections, interior tenant improvement work such as reconfiguring interior rooms, offices, and workspaces as well as associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and restrooms upgrades as specified and shown on the drawings. The owner will occupy the premises during the entire construction period, with the exception, of the areas under construction

Please register with PlanetBids via the link below to access all documents related to the project.

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MWDOC Administration Building Seismic Retrofit and Tenant Improvement Project Pre-Bid Meeting

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A “MANDATORY” Pre-Bid Conference will be held with responsible representatives of prospective bidders via Zoom at 1:00 P.M., July 15, 2020.

Request for Proposals – Federal Government Advocacy Services

Response Deadline: October 14, 2020

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (Proposers, Contractors) for services to consult, monitor and lobby to engage MWDOC in developing a strong legislative presence in Washington D.C. and assist on regulatory issues and representing MWDOC as its liaison with regulatory agencies.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals (from the current contractor as well as other qualified firms) from qualified firms/consultants with a proven track record in advocacy/lobbying at the federal level, to assist MWDOC in developing and successfully pursuing its legislative and regulatory priorities.

RFP - Federal Advocacy Services

Updated Addendum No. 1 re RFP No. GA0920-001 (Questions Received)

Request for Proposals – State Advocacy Services

Response Deadline: October 14, 2020

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (Proposers, Contractors) for services to consult, monitor and lobby to engage MWDOC in developing a strong legislative presence in Sacramento and assist on regulatory issues and representing MWDOC as its liaison with regulatory agencies.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals (from the current contractor as well as other qualified firms) from qualified firms/consultants with a proven track record in advocacy/lobbying at the state level, to assist MWDOC in developing and successfully pursuing its legislative and regulatory priorities.

RFP for State Advocacy Services

Request for Proposals – Web Based Rebate Processing and Databasing Platform

Response Deadline: October 9, 2020

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking an established Webpage/Software/Database Developer (Consultant) to adapt our existing Platform or develop a new Water Use Efficiency Program Web Based Participant Rebate Processing and Databasing Platform for MWDOC’s Turf Removal Rebate Program and Spray to Drip Rebate Program.

MWDOC invites firms to submit a proposal to provide professional services for the development and delivery and/or the continuation of the current MWDOC Platform. The selected Consultant shall have demonstrated capabilities and experience in the fields of webpage/software/database development to provide a web-based Platform which includes a multiple entry public-facing online program registration/application portal, and a private-facing MWDOC staff, retail water agency administrative, and third-party inspection vendor portal to enable the program administrator (MWDOC) to track participation, communicate with participants, approve applications through a streamlined user interface, and access all captured data through organize data tables, as well as other fields relevant to this work.

Questions for clarification by email only are due by: September 29, 2020

 

Request for Proposals - Web Based Rebate Processing and Databasing Platform

Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide rate study services (RFP No. FIN1020-001)

Response Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (Pacific) on October 26, 2020.

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (Proposers, Contractors) for services to develop and review potential water service rate structures and options for MWDOC; work with MWDOC staff, Board of Directors and Member Agencies in discussing and evaluating those options and recommend a preferred rate structure for implementation.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified firms/consultants with a proven track record in the development of water rate structures in California which will provide the District with rate model options as well as a recommended rate plan. While satisfying future revenue requirements and meeting State law requirements, the proposed rate structures must balance revenue stability, resiliency, water use variability, conservation and equity to Member Agencies.

This RFP describes the district, the required scope of services, the contractor selection process, and the minimum information requirements for the submitted proposal. Failure to submit information in accordance with the RFP requirements and procedures may be cause for disqualification. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the District to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. MWDOC reserves the right to request proposal clarifications or corrections from any firm.

Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide rate study services (RFP No. FIN1020-001)

Addendum #1 - Questions

Request for Proposals – Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program

Response Deadline: 5:00 PM - October 23, 2020

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and its member agencies invite your firm to submit a proposal for professional services in the form of a distribution system water loss Technical Assistance Program for MWDOC and its retail water agencies. The Technical Assistance Program is planned for 3 to 5 years beginning January 2021.

 

Request for Proposals - Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program

2019 RFPS / RFQs

Request for Proposals – Design and Implementation of Water Education School Program Services – CLOSED

Response Deadline: CLOSED

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking qualified proposals for services to design and implement a regional water education school program on behalf of MWDOC and its participating member agencies. The proposed program should educate and engage large groups of school-age students in accredited public and private schools throughout MWDOC’s service area as well as the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana.

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for both elementary and high school water education programs that are either similar to MWDOC’s current programs or different in format and approach. Proposers are encouraged to submit both similar and different style programs, and can submit for both grade-specific programs or just one. Additionally, proposals for a middle school program are welcome.

Request for Proposals - Design and Implementation of Water Education School Program Services

Supplemental Questions and Answers

Request for Proposals – Development of a Plant Database and Garden Website – CLOSED

Response Deadline: CLOSED

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking an established Webpage/Software/Database Developer to develop an online Plant Database and Garden Website specific to Orange County, California. The selected vendor shall have demonstrated capabilities and experience in the fields of webpage/software/database development to provide a Plant Website that works seamlessly with MWDOC’s existing websites.

Request for Proposals - Development of a Plant Database and Garden Website

Request for Proposals – Retail Water Agency Distribution System Flushing Services – CLOSED

Response Deadline: CLOSED

MWDOC is seeking professional services in the form of Distribution System Flushing Services to individual retail water agencies throughout Orange County. Up to 30 retail agencies may participate with the firm(s) selected for water Distribution System Flushing Services. The engagement could be limited to a single year or continue for as many as five years depending on the program results and desires of the participating retail agencies.

Request for Proposals - Retail Water Agency Distribution System Flushing Services

Request for Pricing Quotes – Installation of Pressure Regulating Valves in Residential Neighborhoods – CLOSED

Response Deadline: CLOSED

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and its member Orange County water agencies invite you and your company to participate in a program to test and potentially replace pressure regulating valves. The installation program is titled, “Pressure Regulating Valve Replacement Program (PRVRP or Program). MWDOC is soliciting competitive costs from qualified licensed plumbing contractors to provide PRV replacement services for residential homes in Orange County, California.

Request for Pricing Quotes - For the Installation of Pressure Regulating Valves in Residential Neighborhoods

Requests for Proposals – Landscape Design Assistance – CLOSED

Response Deadline: CLOSED

Optional Pre-Bid Meeting: 1:00 PM – April 2, 2019

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and its member agencies invite your firm to submit a Proposal to provide professional services for a program titled, The Orange County Landscape Design Assistance Program (LDAP). MWDOC is soliciting bids from qualified landscape designers to provide 2-hour California Friendly landscape design consultations and 2-hour California Friendly landscape maintenance consultations to participants in MWDOC’s Turf Removal program. Each consultation will include a customized landscape design and landscape maintenance plan, respectively, for the homeowner. Multiple Vendors may be awarded the contract.

Request for Proposals - Landscape Design Assistance

Request for Bids – MWDOC Electrical System Rehabilitation Project – CLOSED

Response Deadline: CLOSED

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking bids from qualified firms (Contractor) to complete the MWDOC Electrical System Rehabilitation Project (the “Project”). The project in general consists of increasing electrical service to the MWDOC administration building from 350A to 600A; installation of new circuit breaker panels, installation of a new 112.5KVA transformer, installation of a manual transfer switch and a generator tap box for emergency generator power, and removal and demolition of old electrical equipment and appurtances. The building will remain in operation during construction and requires a coordinated weekend switch over to the new feed to allow for continued operations. Following the switchover to the new 600A feed, the old electrical equipment will be removed and deposed of.

A “NON-MANDATORY” Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for May 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM to review the Project’s existing conditions at 18700 Ward St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708.

Request for Bids - MWDOC Electrical System Rehabilitation Project

Attachment A - MWDOC Electrical System Rehabilitation Project Specifications

Pre-bid Meeting Sign-in Sheet

Addendum #1 – Outline of Changes to Redlined Documents

Addendum #1 – Redlined Documents – MWDOC Electrical System Rehabilitation Project

Addendum #1 – Questions and Answers

Bid Information

Request for Proposals – America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Compliance Crosswalks, Risk and Resilience Assessments, and Emergency Response Plans for Orange County Water Utilities

Response Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 2019

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and Participating Agencies are seeking proposals from firms for preparing AWIA Compliance Crosswalks, Risk and Resilience Assessments (RRAs), and Emergency Response Plans (ERPs). Participating Agencies, for the purposes of this RFP, shall mean MWDOC and up to 29 Water Emergency Response of Orange County (WEROC) Member Agencies.

Request for Proposals - America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Compliance Crosswalks, Risk and Resilience Assessments, and Emergency Response Plans for Orange County Water Utilities

Request for Bids – MWDOC Computer Room Air Conditioner Replacement Project – CLOSED

Response Deadline: 2:00 PM - Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking bids from qualified firms (Contractor) to complete the MWDOC Computer Room Air Conditioner Replacement Project (the “Project”). The work consists of the addition of a new 3-ton Split-system air conditioning unit at the computer server room in Fountain Valley. The project includes all work necessary for a complete operating system, including ductwork modifications, structural supports, connection to existing electrical, connection to existing ALC base EMS system, and all other parts and accessories. Testing and balancing, Owner training, and warranty services are included.

Request for Bids - MWDOC Computer Room Air Conditioner Replacement Project

Attachment A - Specifications for the Construction of the Project

Attachment B - Computer Room Air Conditioner Plan Set

Bid Information

Request for Proposals – Actuarial Services

Response Deadline: 5:00 PM -- June 21, 2019

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking proposals from qualified professional actuarial firms to serve as MWDOC’s retained independent actuary to perform actuarial consulting services to value Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 75 (GASB 75) for inclusion in the District’s Annual Report as of June 30, 2019.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for the District to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request.

Request for Proposals- Actuarial Services

Questions received in response to RFP – Actuarial Services Addendum #1

2018 GASB 75 Report

MWDOC GASB 75 supplemental

Bid Specifications for One (1) One-Ton Pickup Truck and One (1) Cargo Van

Response Deadline: Tuesday, July 30, 2019, no later than 1:00 P.M.

Bids are invited by the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) to furnish and deliver One Heavy Duty One Ton Pick-Up Truck and One Cargo Van to MWDOC complete with all features and equipment advertised as “standard” and specified. Truck shall comply with the California Vehicle Code, California Division of Industrial Safety, OSHA, and all other applicable State and Federal laws. Vehicles shall meet the Federal Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and all components shall have corresponding GVW ratings.

Bid Specifications For One (1) One-Ton Pickup Truck And One (1) Cargo Van

Request for Proposals – Owner’s Representative Services

Response Deadline: 5:00 PM December 18

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (“MWDOC”) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (“Respondents”), to provide a range of owner’s representation, project management, construction monitoring and quality assurance consulting services during the pre-construction, bidding, construction, and post-construction phases of the MWDOC Administration Building Seismic Retrofit and Tenant Improvement Project and Seismic Bracing of the South Emergency Operations Center (“Project”). The awarded proposal (“Contract”) will be between MWDOC and the selected Respondent. Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements set forth herein.

Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday November 19, 2019 9:00am at the project site: 18700 Ward St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 – Check in at Reception Desk.

Owner’s Representative Services Final

18X093 MDOC-90% Struct Set

18X093 MWDOC - 90% Elec Set

18X093 MWDOC 90% Architectural

18X093 MWDOC 90% Plumbing

90% Project Specifications

Preliminary Cost Estimate

2019-10-28 MWDOC Electrical Record Set

2019-0919 Mechanical Set

MWDOC Administration Seismic Upgrade Study2018-02-26 FINAL

WEROC South EOC Non-Structural Plans

WEROC South EOC Seismic Assessment 2017-06-28

Owner’s Representative Services Pre-Proposal Meeting Agenda – 11/19/19

Owner’s Representative Services Pre-Submittal Meeting Sign-In Sheet - 11/19/19

Owner’s Representative Services Pre-Submittal Meeting FAQ

IDS Group Agreement

IDS Group Proposal Fee Schedule

Response to RFP Questions

Original Admin Bldg Floor Plans 1971-Oct

2018 RFPS / RFQs

Request for Proposals – MWDOC Seismic Retrofit Project – CLOSED

Response Deadline: CLOSED

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking proposals for professional engineering and construction management services for preparation of a bid package including; plans, specifications and contract documents, permitting, bidding assistance, and construction observation services for a seismic retrofit of MWDOC’s Administration (Admin) Building located in Fountain Valley, CA, and Water Emergency Response Organization (WEROC) South Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) located in Mission Viejo, CA.

MWDOC Seismic Retrofit Project

Attachment A - MWDOC Standard Agreement for Consultant Services

Attachment B - WEROC South EOC Seismic Assessment 2017-06-28

Attachment C - WEROC South EOC Non-Structural Plans

Attachment D - MWDOC Administration Seismic Upgrade Concepts 2018-02-26 FINAL

Attachment E - MWDOC Admin Building Non-Structural Plans 2018-03-14 FINAL

Addendum #1 - Questions and Answers

Request for Proposals – Strategic Digital Communications Services – CLOSED

Response Deadline: CLOSED

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (Proposers, Contractors) for services to consult, monitor and engage MWDOC in developing a strong presence in Orange County and in the water industry as a whole, by providing strategic digital communications services and outreach on issues that affect MWDOC and its member agencies.

Strategic Digital Communications Services (updated to remove proposal page limit)