Economic Analysis-Valuation of Water Rights for Forbearance

The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) is soliciting proposals for an economic analysis and valuation of its groundwater withdrawal forbearance programs in San Antonio, Texas. For the past 13 years, the EAA has contracted with water rights holders to suspend withdrawals during specific drought-related environmental conditions. As the EAA prepares to update these programs, it requires a professional analysis to determine the appropriate value to be assigned to these contracted water rights. The scope of work is divided into four primary tasks: a current market analysis of irrigation and municipal/industrial use, a market analysis of irrigation water rights relative to agricultural use, a price point analysis for securing future forbearance, and a 30-year projection of how these values are likely to change. The contract will be awarded to the offeror providing the most advantageous and economical proposal, with evaluation based on proposal quality, experience with similar projects, adherence to terms, customer references, and cost. Proposals must be submitted via BidNet or as a printed original with a USB thumb drive by the December 2, 2026 deadline. Required documentation includes a proposal summary, an itemized cost proposal, three client references from the last 10 years, and a project subcontracting plan for contracts exceeding $100,000. The awarded contractor must comply with Texas state laws and OSHA standards, with invoices submitted monthly and paid on net 30 terms.