Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2028 Update

The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy is seeking a qualified consultant under solicitation HazardMit2026 to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The primary objective is to assess and recommend strategies to address external risks to district assets, including natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, and wildfires, as well as non-natural hazards like security threats and malevolent acts. This update is critical for maintaining eligibility for federal non-emergency funding and must be approved by FEMA and adopted by the district by October 2028. The project will result in an actionable, user-friendly written assessment that informs capital planning and positions the district for future mitigation funding. The procurement is conducted as a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with a response deadline of November 3, 2026. Interested consultants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing their company profile, relevant experience, project approach, and key personnel. Cost is not a selection criterion for the SOQ. The successful consultant will be required to sign a Professional Services Agreement and a Non-disclosure Agreement to access sensitive information. Payment will be made via monthly detailed invoices with a thirty-day remittance period. The scope includes various technical components, such as asset pair-wise comparison matrices, risk analysis, and specific mitigation plans for the Salt Lake Aqueduct and the Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant.