Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District Asset Management Plan RFP (2026)
Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water DistrictUtility District · Escondido, CA- Due
- Dec 17, 2026
- 33 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Shawnele Morelos
- (760) 745-5522
The 30-second brief
Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District is requesting sealed proposals from qualified consultants to perform the development and implementation of a comprehensive Asset Management Plan for its potable water, recycled water, and sewer enterprises. The work includes an inventory and valuation of horizontal and vertical assets, condition assessment, remaining useful life determination, risk and criticality assessment, gap assessment, level of service framework, maintenance strategy, long-range asset renewal and capital improvement plan, electronic model with documentation, training, and asset management policy. Named assets include 150 miles of distribution pipeline, 2,200 distribution system valves, 1,050 fire hydrants, 9 storage reservoirs totaling 22.9 MG capacity, 29 inter-connections, 8,500 water meters, 750 fire services, 4 pump stations, recycled water distribution, a wastewater treatment plant (180,000 gpd), sewer lift station, gravity sewer main, and manholes in Escondido, CA. Proposals are due by December 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Project work plan and schedule, Data-request list, Meeting calendar, Monthly or mutually agreed project-status updates, Existing information inventory, Asset-management gap assessment, Data-quality and confidence-rating framework, Prioritized data-improvement plan, Standardized asset inventory, Asset hierarchy and data dictionary, Data-quality and confidence ratings, Data-management and system-reconciliation recommendations, Condition-rating methodology, Asset-class useful life assumptions, Risk and criticality framework, Critical-asset and vulnerability register, Recommended field investigations and data improvements, Level-of-service framework and performance measures, Recommended service-level targets, Maintenance and inspection strategy recommendations, Prioritized renewal and replacement plan, Ten (10) year annual capital project recommendations, Twenty-five (25) through seventy-five (75) year capital forecasts, Project prioritization methodology, Deferred-renewal backlog estimate, Replacement-cost and valuation methodology, Funding plan and reserve analysis, Alternative funding scenarios based on risk tolerance and investment level, Recommended annual capital-renewal funding targets, Editable asset-management and capital-planning model, Source data and calculation documentation, Data dictionary and user manual, Model validation session, Two (2) training sessions for engineering/operations and finance/management staff, Draft Asset Management Policy, Implementation roadmap over an initial 5-year period, Recommended governance or administrative structure and recurring update procedures, Draft Asset Management Plan in Word and PDF, Final Asset Management Plan in Word and PDF, Board and subcommittee presentation materials, Technical appendices and supporting datasets
Demonstrated understanding of the services requested, Prior experience performing similar work with preference given to consultants with experience working with municipal water/wastewater clients and California clients, Qualifications and experience of the firm and assigned individuals, Acceptability and scope of methodology and processes in meeting the requested objectives, Quality of examples of relevant models, plans and report, Cost effectiveness of the proposal, Ability to meet District schedule and availability to meet with District staff, Reference checks
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Summary
Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District is requesting sealed proposals from qualified consultants to perform the development and implementation of a comprehensive Asset Management Plan for its potable water, recycled water, and sewer enterprises.
The work includes an inventory and valuation of horizontal and vertical assets, condition assessment, remaining useful life determination, risk and criticality assessment, gap assessment, level of service framework, maintenance strategy, long-range asset renewal and capital improvement plan, electronic model with documentation, training, and asset management policy. Named assets include 150 miles of distribution pipeline, 2,200 distribution system valves, 1,050 fire hydrants, 9 storage reservoirs totaling 22.9 MG capacity, 29 inter-connections, 8,500 water meters, 750 fire services, 4 pump stations, recycled water distribution, a wastewater treatment plant (180,000 gpd), sewer lift station, gravity sewer main, and manholes in Escondido, CA. Proposals are due by December 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Demonstrated understanding of the services requested, Prior experience performing similar work with preference given to consultants with experience working with municipal water/wastewater clients and California clients, Qualifications and experience of the firm and assigned individuals, Acceptability and scope of methodology and processes in meeting the requested objectives, Quality of examples of relevant models, plans and report, Cost effectiveness of the proposal, Ability to meet District schedule and availability to meet with District staff, Reference checks
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
41- Project work plan and schedule
- Data-request list
- Meeting calendar
- Monthly or mutually agreed project-status updates
- Existing information inventory
- Asset-management gap assessment
- Data-quality and confidence-rating framework
- Prioritized data-improvement plan
- Standardized asset inventory
- Asset hierarchy and data dictionary
- Data-quality and confidence ratings
- Data-management and system-reconciliation recommendations
- Condition-rating methodology
- Asset-class useful life assumptions
- Risk and criticality framework
- Critical-asset and vulnerability register
- Recommended field investigations and data improvements
- Level-of-service framework and performance measures
- Recommended service-level targets
- Maintenance and inspection strategy recommendations
- Prioritized renewal and replacement plan
- Ten (10) year annual capital project recommendations
- Twenty-five (25) through seventy-five (75) year capital forecasts
- Project prioritization methodology
- Deferred-renewal backlog estimate
- Replacement-cost and valuation methodology
- Funding plan and reserve analysis
- Alternative funding scenarios based on risk tolerance and investment level
- Recommended annual capital-renewal funding targets
- Editable asset-management and capital-planning model
- Source data and calculation documentation
- Data dictionary and user manual
- Model validation session
- Two (2) training sessions for engineering/operations and finance/management staff
- Draft Asset Management Policy
- Implementation roadmap over an initial 5-year period
- Recommended governance or administrative structure and recurring update procedures
- Draft Asset Management Plan in Word and PDF
- Final Asset Management Plan in Word and PDF
- Board and subcommittee presentation materials
- Technical appendices and supporting datasets
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Certificate of Insurance
REQUIRED STAFFING
4- Submit to
- [email protected] / Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District, Asset Management Plan RFP, 1920 North Iris Lane, Escondido, CA 92026
- Scope location
- Escondido, CA
- Reported agency
- Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 17, 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. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] / Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District, Asset Management Plan RFP, 1920 North Iris Lane, Escondido, CA 92026. For questions, contact Shawnele Morelos.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District in CA, 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.
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 Shawnele Morelos at (760) 745-5522. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: engineering, operations, finance, management. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project work plan and schedule, Data-request list, Meeting calendar, Monthly or mutually agreed project-status updates, Existing information inventory, Asset-management gap assessment, Data-quality and confidence-rating framework, Prioritized data-improvement plan, Standardized asset inventory, Asse. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Demonstrated understanding of the services requested, Prior experience performing similar work with preference given to consultants with experience working with municipal water/wastewater clients and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District?
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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 17, 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: Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, Certificate of Insurance. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Rincon Del Diablo Municipal 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: Escondido, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
