Town of Paonia WaterSMART Consultant RFQ 2025-06 - Water Strategy Development
Town of PaoniaCity · Paonia, CO- Due
- Nov 13, 2025
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
The Town of Paonia, Colorado, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from consulting firms to assist in developing a comprehensive Water Strategy under Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Grant Agreement R24AP00466. The selected consultant will perform technical analyses of the watershed, raw water collection system, hydraulic capacity, and water rights portfolio. Responsibilities include stakeholder outreach with agricultural users and community organizations, researching legal and regulatory requirements, and developing project alternatives for long-term water system resiliency and drought mitigation. The project timeline extends through September 2027. Submissions are due by November 13, 2025.
Water Strategy document, Outreach summary, Statement of problems and needs, Project alternatives and prioritization, Implementation strategies, Lessons learned
Technical feasibility, financial impact, compliance needs, community priorities
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Summary
The Town of Paonia, Colorado, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from consulting firms to assist in developing a comprehensive Water Strategy under Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Grant Agreement R24AP00466.
The selected consultant will perform technical analyses of the watershed, raw water collection system, hydraulic capacity, and water rights portfolio. Responsibilities include stakeholder outreach with agricultural users and community organizations, researching legal and regulatory requirements, and developing project alternatives for long-term water system resiliency and drought mitigation. The project timeline extends through September 2027. Submissions are due by November 13, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Technical feasibility
- Financial impact
- Compliance needs
- Community priorities
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Water Strategy document
- Outreach summary
- Statement of problems and needs
- Project alternatives and prioritization
- Implementation strategies
- Lessons learned
- Scope location
- Paonia, Colorado, Delta County
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Paonia?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Paonia in CO, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Water Strategy document, Outreach summary, Statement of problems and needs, Project alternatives and prioritization, Implementation strategies, Lessons learned. 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: "Technical feasibility, financial impact, compliance needs, community priorities" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Paonia?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Paonia are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Paonia 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. Review the full document from Town of Paonia for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Paonia, Colorado, Delta County. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.