RFP No. 270005805 Water Annual Engineering Services

The City of Richmond, Virginia’s Department of Public Utilities is seeking a contractor to provide on‑call professional engineering services for its water utility. This includes surveying, planning, investigation, design, permitting, plan review, bidding assistance, construction oversight, operations support, and overall engineering assistance for capital improvement and larger O&M projects. The contract will be awarded through a competitive negotiation process and will be administered via the city’s online procurement portal. • Scope covers utility surveying, planning, investigation, engineering & architectural design, permitting, plan review, bidding, construction oversight, and operations support for water‑related projects. • Services are required on an on‑call basis for both capital improvement program (CIP) projects and larger operations & maintenance projects. • The contract duration is annual, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and city needs. • Submission deadline is October 30, 2026; all proposals must be submitted through the online portal indicated in the solicitation. • The city will evaluate proposals based on technical competence, relevant experience, and cost effectiveness.