Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Orange County Water District is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, MULTIPURPOSE CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY, identified under Solicitation ID: RFP-25-013. Work is to be performed near 18700 Ward St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA in Orange County.

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General Project Description

The Orange County Water District (OCWD) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to conduct a Multipurpose Center Feasibility Study. This study will evaluate potential locations on the OCWD Fountain Valley campus for a new Multipurpose Center Building intended to support operational readiness, staff training, community engagement, and an enhanced Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) tour program. The scope includes verifying the total square footage needed, developing cost estimates for the building, exhibits, and interior furnishings, evaluating potential sites and accessibility, reviewing existing infrastructure and utility connections, developing conceptual design options and space requirements, designing conceptual exhibits displaying OCWD's mission, providing preliminary cost estimates for construction, operations, and maintenance, identifying potential grant funding opportunities, and preparing a final report with findings and recommendations.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Evaluate potential sites and accessibility on the OCWD campus.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Determine approximate square footage needed for the multipurpose center building.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Review existing infrastructure and determine points of utility connections.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Develop conceptual design options and space requirements for the multipurpose center.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Develop conceptual exhibits and features to display OCWD's mission, including the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Provide preliminary cost estimates (Specifications: for construction, operations, and maintenance).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Identify potential grant funding opportunities.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Prepare a final report with findings and recommendations.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Project work plan and timeline.
Quantity: - Unit: MONTHLY Work Item: Interim progress updates
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Draft feasibility report for review.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Final feasibility report (Specifications: digital and printed copies with executive summary).

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services, NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, NAICS 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 3, 2026, and was last updated on February 3, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 25, 2026.

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