Lower Platte North Natural Resources District - Regional Rural Water System Alternatives Evaluation and Preliminary Engineering - RFQ 2026
Lower Platte North NRDSpecial District · Wahoo, NE- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sean Elliott
- (402) 443-4675
The 30-second brief
The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District requests Statements of Qualifications from professional engineering firms for professional engineering services. The project involves evaluating alternatives and developing preliminary engineering for a potential new or expanded regional rural water system serving the Village of Prague, the Village of Malmo, surrounding rural customers, and other communities. The work includes data collection, existing conditions and water-demand evaluation, source water and regional connection alternatives, transmission, distribution, storage, and hydraulic evaluation, alternatives development, and preliminary engineering report. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Submittals shall be sent via electronic delivery to [email protected] and [email protected].
Project Understanding and Technical Approach (15 points), Relevant Rural/Regional Water System Experience (25 points), Project Manager / Team Qualifications, Commitment, and Availability (10 points), Hydraulics / Transmission / Source-Water Evaluation Experience (20 points), DWEE, DWSRF, EPA and Emerging-Contaminant Funding Experience (20 points), References and Past Performance (10 points)
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Summary
The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District requests Statements of Qualifications from professional engineering firms for professional engineering services.
The project involves evaluating alternatives and developing preliminary engineering for a potential new or expanded regional rural water system serving the Village of Prague, the Village of Malmo, surrounding rural customers, and other communities. The work includes data collection, existing conditions and water-demand evaluation, source water and regional connection alternatives, transmission, distribution, storage, and hydraulic evaluation, alternatives development, and preliminary engineering report. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Submittals shall be sent via electronic delivery to [email protected] and [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Cover Letter / Statement of Interest
- Project understanding and technical approach
- Project Manager
- Key personnel
- Availability
- Project Manager commitment identified
- Subconsultants and roles identified
- Relevant rural/regional water project experience and references
- DWEE/DWSRF/EPA/emerging-contaminant funding experience
- Project schedule and current workload/capacity
- Conflict-of-interest statement and insurance information
- SOQ does not exceed 20 single-sided pages
- No fee or price proposal
- Electronic PDF is submitted to [email protected] and [email protected]
- Submit to
- [email protected] AND [email protected]
- Scope location
- Wahoo, Nebraska
- Reported agency
- Lower Platte North Natural Resources District
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Lower Platte North NRD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] AND [email protected]. For questions, contact Sean Elliott.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Lower Platte North NRD in NE, 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 Sean Elliott at (402) 443-4675. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project Understanding and Technical Approach (15 points), Relevant Rural/Regional Water System Experience (25 points), Project Manager / Team Qualifications, Commitment, and Availability (10 points),..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lower Platte North NRD?
All active and historical solicitations from Lower Platte North NRD are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Lower Platte North NRD regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter / Statement of Interest, Project understanding and technical approach, Project Manager, key personnel, availability, and Project Manager commitment identified, Subconsultants and roles id. Review the full document from Lower Platte North NRD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wahoo, Nebraska. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.