Business Case Development

Solicitation 121580 is a requirements contract issued by the Engineering and Construction Department of WSSC Water for business case development services. The objective is to support the Smart One Water Utility vision by providing evidence-based recommendations and financial analyses, including ROI, NPV, and lifecycle costs, for over one million assets across water and wastewater networks. The contract has a base term of three years with a potential two-year option for extension. Award will be based on the most advantageous proposal, with evaluation heavily weighted toward technical approach and methodology (40%), key personnel qualifications (30%), and firm experience (25%), while pricing accounts for only 5% of the score. The selected consultant must adhere to the WSSC BCE 12-step process and provide a variety of deliverables, including work plans, evaluation memos, and final reports. The contract utilizes a wide range of hourly labor categories, from principals and project managers to specialized engineers, architects, and economists. Strict administrative requirements are in place, including mandatory security background investigations for accessing plans, comprehensive insurance coverages such as a 5 million dollar umbrella policy, and compliance with the Optimization of Diverse Business Development Program. Payments are processed via ACH or procurement credit card within 30 days of accepted services, and all project documentation is treated as confidential.