Water System Master Plan

The City of Palo Alto is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide services for a Water System Master Plan. The plan aims to evaluate the existing potable water system, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements for a 20-year time horizon. The scope of work includes engineering assessment, capital improvement program planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management. The selected firm will be required to provide a comprehensive plan that meets the City's objectives and is completed within the specified timeframe. • The plan should include a study of the City's potable water distribution storage, pumping operations, water storage, and hydraulic modeling. • The plan should identify needed improvements and recommend adequate capital improvement planning for 5, 10, and 20-year projections. • The plan should include a review of the City's asset management system and recommend changes to remaining useful life and cost of replacement or maintenance. • The plan should include a review of the City's water pipe replacement program and recommend condition assessment approaches and replacement rates. • The plan should include a cost estimate for major capital improvement projects and identify target fiscal years for each project.