On Call Professional Engineering Services for Subsurface Utility Exploration

This contract pertains to the procurement of On Call Professional Engineering Services for Subsurface Utility Exploration, issued by El Paso Water Utilities in Texas under solicitation number RFQ14-25. The contract size ranges from a minimum of 500,000 to a maximum of 2,000,000 dollars, with the organization operating as a Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SLED). The solicitation was posted on February 3, 2025, with a response deadline set for February 27, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. MST. EP Water reserves the right to modify the Bid Schedule as necessary, with any adjustments communicated via addenda. The process includes key dates such as a questions deadline on February 17, 2025, and a response to questions by February 21, 2025. The bid opening will be broadcast live, and submissions can be made electronically or via mail to the EP Water Purchasing and Contracts department in El Paso. The contract will be presented for Board approval on May 14, 2025. The broader procurement environment includes various other solicitations, such as a Recycling Processing Services RFP issued by the City of Iowa City, construction bids for the Foothills Drive Phase III project in Farmington, and bids for specialized equipment like a trailer-mounted sealant melter-applicator in Ames. Additionally, a cooperative grocery items bid by Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES demonstrates the diversity of procurement activities across different regions and sectors. Overall, the contract emphasizes structured timelines, clear communication channels, and adherence to procurement policies to ensure competitive and compliant bidding processes.