Valley Sanitary District Strategic Plan Update Consulting Services RFP 2026-RFP-004
Valley Sanitary DistrictUtility District · Indio, CA- Due
- Nov 7, 2026
- 4 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Holly Gould
- (760) 238-5400 ext 135
The 30-second brief
Valley Sanitary District is seeking qualified consulting services to facilitate the update and development of a comprehensive five-year Strategic Plan that will establish the District's strategic direction and guide organizational priorities, operations, capital investments, resource allocation, workforce development, and service delivery. The Strategic Plan shall support reliable wastewater collection and treatment, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure sustainability across a 19.5 square mile service area in Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, and unincorporated Riverside County. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the eProcurement Portal by November 7, 2026, with questions due by October 30, 2026. Required deliverables include a project work plan, organizational assessment, stakeholder engagement summary, draft and final five-year strategic plans, and performance measurement dashboards.
Project Work Plan and Schedule; Organizational Assessment and Environmental Scan Summary; Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Summary; Board/Leadership Workshop Materials and Summaries; Draft Strategic Framework; Draft Five-Year Strategic Plan; Implementation Roadmap/Action Plan; Performance Measurement Framework and Dashboard/Scorecard; Final Five-Year Strategic Plan; Board presentation materials; All supporting materials, Templates, Graphics, Presentations, And implementation tools developed during the engagement.
Understanding of Project and Project Approach (30%), Scope of Work and Schedule (25%), Relevant Qualifications/Experience (25%), Overall Quality of Proposal (10%), Cost Evaluation (10%)
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Summary
Valley Sanitary District is seeking qualified consulting services to facilitate the update and development of a comprehensive five-year Strategic Plan that will establish the District's strategic direction and guide organizational priorities, operations, capital investments, resource allocation, workforce development, and service delivery.
The Strategic Plan shall support reliable wastewater collection and treatment, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure sustainability across a 19.5 square mile service area in Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, and unincorporated Riverside County. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the eProcurement Portal by November 7, 2026, with questions due by October 30, 2026. Required deliverables include a project work plan, organizational assessment, stakeholder engagement summary, draft and final five-year strategic plans, and performance measurement dashboards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Project Work Plan and Schedule
- Organizational Assessment and Environmental Scan Summary
- Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Summary
- Board/Leadership Workshop Materials and Summaries
- Draft Strategic Framework
- Draft Five-Year Strategic Plan
- Implementation Roadmap/Action Plan
- Performance Measurement Framework and Dashboard/Scorecard
- Final Five-Year Strategic Plan
- Board presentation materials
- All supporting materials, Templates, Graphics, Presentations, And implementation tools developed during the engagement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Cover Letter
- Proposer Statement of Qualifications
- Evidence Of California Licensing
- References
- Subcontractors
- Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
- Certification of Proposal
- Sealed Fee Proposal
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/valley-sanitary
- Scope location
- Indio, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Valley Sanitary District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 7, 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: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/valley-sanitary. For questions, contact Holly Gould.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Valley Sanitary 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 Holly Gould at (760) 238-5400 ext 135. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project Work Plan and Schedule; Organizational Assessment and Environmental Scan Summary; Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Summary; Board/Leadership Workshop Materials and Summaries; Draft Strategic Framework; Draft Five-Year Strategic Plan; Implementation Roadmap/Action Plan; Performance Measurement. 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: "Understanding of Project and Project Approach (30%), Scope of Work and Schedule (25%), Relevant Qualifications/Experience (25%), Overall Quality of Proposal (10%), Cost Evaluation (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Valley Sanitary District?
All active and historical solicitations from Valley Sanitary District are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, Valley Sanitary District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 7, 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: Cover Letter, Proposer Statement of Qualifications, Evidence Of California Licensing, References, Subcontractors, Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work, Certification of Proposal, Sealed Fee Proposal. Review the full document from Valley Sanitary 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: Indio, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.