Texas Water Development Board - Seventh Cycle Regional Water Planning Grant - 2026
Texas Water Development Board | State of TexasState · Austin, TX- Due
- Apr 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- William Alfaro
- (555) 123-4567
The 30-second brief
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) requests applications leading to the possible award of contracts to develop a regional water plan as described in 31 TAC Chapter 357. Applicants will address initial planning activities of the seventh planning cycle through the adoption of the 2031 regional water plans with up to $6,247,284 in total funding available. Eligible activities include the development of regional water plans, public meetings and hearings, political subdivision personnel costs, and subcontracting for professional services. Applications are due by 12:00 PM CST on April 2, 2026, with questions due by March 13, 2026. Submissions must be sent electronically in PDF format to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].
Degree to which proposed planning does not duplicate previous or ongoing water planning, project budget, scope of work, relative need of the political subdivision for the money, legal authority of the political subdivision, degree to which regional water planning will address water supply needs
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Summary
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) requests applications leading to the possible award of contracts to develop a regional water plan as described in 31 TAC Chapter 357.
Applicants will address initial planning activities of the seventh planning cycle through the adoption of the 2031 regional water plans with up to $6,247,284 in total funding available. Eligible activities include the development of regional water plans, public meetings and hearings, political subdivision personnel costs, and subcontracting for professional services. Applications are due by 12:00 PM CST on April 2, 2026, with questions due by March 13, 2026. Submissions must be sent electronically in PDF format to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Degree to which proposed planning does not duplicate previous or ongoing water planning, project budget, scope of work, relative need of the political subdivision for the money, legal authority of the political subdivision, degree to which regional water planning will address water supply needs
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Austin, TX
- Reported agency
- Texas Water Development Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Texas Water Development Board | State of Texas?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 2, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact William Alfaro.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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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 William Alfaro at (555) 123-4567. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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