Salt Lake City Request for Proposals SLCI27021 - Watershed Management Plan Stakeholder and Public Engagement

Salt Lake City Corporation is soliciting competitive sealed proposals under RFP SLCI27021 for a consultant to lead the stakeholder and public engagement process for the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Watershed Management Plan update. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing and executing an innovative outreach strategy, which includes managing a project website, implementing a social media strategy, facilitating public open houses, and compiling public input for report deliverables. All work must adhere to city branding and accessibility standards. The contract is anticipated to be a single award with an initial five-year term, and the contractor will operate as an independent entity. Proposals are evaluated based on a weighted system where technical criteria account for 70 percent and cost accounts for 30 percent of the total score, following a pass/fail assessment of minimum mandatory requirements. Additional points may be awarded based on policy criteria for local small businesses or disadvantaged business enterprises. Offerors must submit a not-to-exceed price proposal using a structured cost sheet that details hourly rates and project phases. Submissions must be made electronically via the U3P website by the October 9, 2026, deadline. The resulting agreement includes strict mandates regarding indemnification, insurance maintenance for three years post-completion, and compliance with the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act.