Upcoming Notice - RFP Water Rate Assistance program

Valley Water is preparing to issue a request for proposals for the Water Rate Assistance Program, seeking an experienced and qualified Program Administrator to manage the initiative with efficiency, transparency, and equity. The selected firm will oversee all aspects of program delivery, including application intake, eligibility screening, payment processing to water service providers on behalf of qualifying households, comprehensive recordkeeping, and detailed reporting. A critical component of the role involves conducting multilingual, culturally competent outreach and application assistance to ensure that income-eligible residents across Santa Clara County, particularly those encountering language, technological, or accessibility barriers, can successfully enroll. The administrator will be responsible for the accurate and timely disbursement of pass-through funds from Valley Water while maintaining rigorous data tracking and program oversight standards. The solicitation, identified as VW0704, is tentatively scheduled for publication on or before mid-May 2026, with no bid bond required. The contract is being issued by the Consultant Contracts Services Unit of the Santa Clara Valley Water District in California, and interested parties can find additional details through the provided vendor portal link, with Chidozie Ezennaya designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries.