PW - 107327 RFQ - 50 YEAR WATER DEMAND PROJECTIONS AND ANALYSIS

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is seeking qualifications from consultants to develop long-range retail and wholesale water usage and demand projections for its entire service area, including all current Certificate of Convenience and Necessity areas. This project involves a 50-year planning horizon that requires the analysis of historical water use, population and employment projections, development patterns, conservation trends, and climate variability. Key deliverables include a technical memorandum documenting the historical analysis and forecast models provided in Excel or a similar format with accompanying user guides. The selected consultant must also compare their findings with forecasts from the Tarrant Regional Water District and the Texas Water Development Board. The solicitation, identified as Project Number 107327, has a maximum budget of 180,000 dollars and an anticipated contract term of one year. Proposals will be evaluated based on the project team and key professional resumes, the proposed project schedule and availability, and experience with related projects and references. Submissions must be limited to 20 pages in PDF format and must include a transmittal letter and a detailed qualifications packet. Additionally, respondents must comply with Texas state law by filing a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire and a notarized Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295. This procurement is exempt from the Small Business Program Ordinance under the Texas Government Code for professional services.