On-Call Public Opinion, Research, Survey & Polling Services

The Santa Clara Valley Water District is soliciting proposals under RFP No. VW0739 for a qualified firm to provide on-call public opinion, research, survey, and polling services. The anticipated contract is for a five-year term with an estimated not-to-exceed total of 7,000,000 dollars, though work is authorized on an as-needed basis through individual task orders. The scope of work includes research design, questionnaire development, and the administration of various poll types—including telephone, online, written, and focus groups—to measure public perception among Santa Clara County voters and stakeholders on topics such as water conservation, rates, and potable water reuse. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by December 3, 2026, with questions due by November 9, 2026. Evaluation is based on firm and team qualifications, technical approach, and local business enterprise status, with cost not being a factor in the final ranking. A five percent preference is granted to certified local businesses. Selected consultants must meet strict insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability, and adhere to comprehensive equal opportunity and non-discrimination guidelines. Deliverables, which include executive summaries, raw data, and analysis, must be provided in electronic PDF and native editable formats.