On-Call Consultant Services for the Water Forum

The City of Sacramento’s Water Forum is establishing an on‑call list of qualified consultants to provide professional services across five major categories for the 2026‑2031 fiscal period. Firms will submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) demonstrating relevant experience, staff expertise, and cost‑effectiveness. Up to five firms per category may be placed on the list, with contracts initially for one year and renewable up to a total of five years. The solicitation emphasizes water resources planning, habitat restoration, scientific monitoring, outreach/communications, and environmental compliance. Selection will be based on qualifications (60 %), ability to respond quickly (20 %), and cost‑effectiveness (20 %). • Covers water‑resource analysis, groundwater advisory, habitat design, fisheries monitoring, data visualization, public outreach, and regulatory compliance. • Requires $1 M minimum insurance coverage, a Business Operations Tax Certificate, and electronic submission of an SOQ by September 21 2026. • Contracts are $5 k–$250 k (potentially higher) and run for one year with optional renewals up to five years.