The City of Spokane Water & Hydroelectric Services issued an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP 5595‑22) to secure a consultant to implement its Commercial Water Conservation Master Plan. The awardee, Mimir Water, will deliver a three‑year program (with a possible two‑year extension) that includes water‑efficiency audits of the top commercial users and city‑owned facilities, development of training courses, creation of a commercial‑sector certification program, and outreach/marketing support. Each audited property must achieve at least 200,000 gallons of annual water‑use savings. The contract is a not‑to‑exceed, lump‑sum agreement contingent on funding availability, with a strong emphasis on local expertise in environmental consulting, water‑audit training, and program implementation.
• Conduct ≥10 audits of top commercial water users and ≥5 audits of city‑owned properties.
• Provide up to three educational/training courses and develop a “Water Wise” certification program.
• Deliver outreach content and collaborate with community groups to promote water‑conservation measures.