Allen Water District - Engineering and Planning Services for Calendar Year 2027 SOQ - 2027
Allen Water DistrictSpecial District · Lima, OH- Due
- Dec 18, 2026
- 45 days left
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Kimberly Stiles
- (419) 996-4679
The 30-second brief
The Allen Water District seeks Statements of Qualifications from interested design firms for engineering and planning services for calendar year 2027. Firms must submit qualifications including firm location, staff competence and technical training, experience in preparing state and federal grant and loan program applications for water projects, workload capacity and availability of personnel and equipment, past performance and client evaluations, experience with water distribution systems design, and professional liability insurance details. Submissions are due by 4:00 p.m., local time, on Friday, December 18, 2026, and should be sent to Kimberly Stiles, District Manager, Allen Water District, 3230 North Cole Street, Lima, Ohio, 45801.
Location of firm; Information regarding firm's competence to perform professional design services; Information relative to the firm's experience in preparing various state and federal grant and loan program applications; Ability of the firm in terms of its workload and availability of qualified personnel, Equipment and facilities; Past performance of the firm; Firm's experience with the design of water distribution systems; Evidence, Amount and type of professional liability insurance; Following instructions and completeness relative to statement of qualifications; Other pertinent information
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Summary
The Allen Water District seeks Statements of Qualifications from interested design firms for engineering and planning services for calendar year 2027.
Firms must submit qualifications including firm location, staff competence and technical training, experience in preparing state and federal grant and loan program applications for water projects, workload capacity and availability of personnel and equipment, past performance and client evaluations, experience with water distribution systems design, and professional liability insurance details. Submissions are due by 4:00 p.m., local time, on Friday, December 18, 2026, and should be sent to Kimberly Stiles, District Manager, Allen Water District, 3230 North Cole Street, Lima, Ohio, 45801.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Location of firm
- Information regarding firm's competence to perform professional design services
- Information relative to the firm's experience in preparing various state and federal grant and loan program applications
- Ability of the firm in terms of its workload and availability of qualified personnel, Equipment and facilities
- Past performance of the firm
- Firm's experience with the design of water distribution systems
- Evidence, Amount and type of professional liability insurance
- Following instructions and completeness relative to statement of qualifications
- Other pertinent information
- Submit to
- 3230 North Cole Street, Lima, Ohio, 45801
- Scope location
- Lima, Ohio
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Allen Water District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 3230 North Cole Street, Lima, Ohio, 45801. For questions, contact Kimberly Stiles.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Allen Water District in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kimberly Stiles at (419) 996-4679. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Location of firm; Information regarding firm's competence to perform professional design services; Information relative to the firm's experience in preparing various state and federal grant and loan program applications; Ability of the firm in terms of its workload and availability of qualified pers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Allen Water District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lima, Ohio. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.