Engineering Services for the Wild Horse South Reservoir

The City of Aurora Water Department in Colorado is seeking engineering services for the development of the Wild Horse South Reservoir, a project designed to enhance the community’s water supply reliability by constructing a reservoir with an approximate capacity of 95,000 acre-feet. The project is part of Aurora’s broader efforts to secure sustainable water resources in Park County, Colorado. The solicitation, titled R-2488, was issued on October 2, 2025, and involves a comprehensive, three-phase qualification-based procurement process that includes submitting technical proposals, shortlisting candidates, conducting interviews, and negotiating final contracts. The deadline for proposal submissions is November 7, 2025, with the goal of awarding the contract by early January 2025. The estimated contract value ranges from five to fifteen million dollars, reflecting the project's significant scope and complexity. The procurement process emphasizes thorough evaluation criteria and competitive negotiation procedures to select a qualified engineering firm capable of supporting the project from initial planning through detailed design and construction phases. The process includes a pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 16, 2025, to clarify project requirements and address potential bidders’ questions. The contract aims to ensure technical excellence and project efficiency, with the primary point of contact being Nathan Jones via email. Interested firms can access detailed solicitation documents and submission instructions through the provided online link. Overall, this initiative represents a major infrastructure investment by Aurora Water to bolster regional water security through strategic engineering and project management.