City Wide Water Rights Assessment and Well 4 and 5 Production Assessment

The City of Issaquah is soliciting proposals for a consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its water rights and the production capacity of two critical wells, well 4 and well 5. The project requires expertise in geotechnical, hydraulic, and hydrogeologic engineering to evaluate the current performance of these wells and to analyze the City’s full portfolio of active and inactive water rights. The primary goals are to determine how much water each well can reliably produce under existing conditions and to examine the legal framework surrounding water rights across the entire system. Based on these findings, the City intends to explore options for acquiring new water rights, consolidating existing ones, or repositioning rights to optimize future water supply planning and support the planned expansion of its water system. The solicitation, titled City Wide Water Rights Assessment and Well 4 and 5 Production Assessment with reference number PWE - 8.21.2026, was posted on July 20, 2026, and responses are due by August 6, 2026. The work is to be performed within Washington State, with the City of Issaquah serving as the contracting agency under its public works department. Proposals must be submitted through the specified public procurement portal, and all inquiries should be directed to Matthew Ellis, the primary point of contact, via email or phone. The consulting firm selected will deliver technical analyses and actionable recommendations that will directly inform decisions regarding infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and long-term water resource management for the city.