Jefferson County - Large Lot Industrial - Water Rights: Temporary Transfer RFP 2026
Jefferson CountyCounty · Jefferson County, OR- Due
- Dec 31, 2026
- 54 days left
The 30-second brief
Jefferson County is inviting sealed proposals for the temporary transfer of water rights entitled to properties 1013280000100, 1013280000300, 1013270000200, and 1013270000300 for the calendar year of 2026. The rights shall be used exclusively for farm or agricultural production and temporarily transferred within the North Unit Irrigation District (NUID) Water Basin. The County has established a minimum acceptable price of $125.00 per acre/foot of water, and proposals below this threshold will be rejected. The term begins on 6/15/2026 and ends on 12/31/2026, with fees payable in advance of the temporary transfer.
Proposed price per acre of water right
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Summary
Jefferson County is inviting sealed proposals for the temporary transfer of water rights entitled to properties 1013280000100, 1013280000300, 1013270000200, and 1013270000300 for the calendar year of 2026.
The rights shall be used exclusively for farm or agricultural production and temporarily transferred within the North Unit Irrigation District (NUID) Water Basin. The County has established a minimum acceptable price of $125.00 per acre/foot of water, and proposals below this threshold will be rejected. The term begins on 6/15/2026 and ends on 12/31/2026, with fees payable in advance of the temporary transfer.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Proposed price per acre of water right
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Signed Proposal Form (Attachment A)
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Jefferson County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 31, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Jefferson County in OR, 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposed price per acre of water right. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Jefferson County?
All active and historical solicitations from Jefferson County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Jefferson County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 31, 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 RFP?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Signed Proposal Form (Attachment A). Review the full document from Jefferson County for the complete list.