West Basin Municipal Water District - Server Room Construction at ECLWRF - RFP-DS-0147 (2026)
West Basin Municipal Water DistrictUtility District · Carson, CA- Due
- Oct 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- John Venner
- (562) 355-3643
The 30-second brief
West Basin Municipal Water District is seeking proposals for the Server Room Construction at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF) located in El Segundo, California. The project involves converting 176 to 260 square feet of existing office and I/O space into a dedicated server room to support the ongoing Distributed Control System (DCS) Replacement Project. Required scopes and deliverables include architectural design, precision cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH), electrical power distribution with UPS and generator connections, specialist clean agent fire suppression, telecommunications structured cabling, security access control, and environmental monitoring. The work spans project management, preliminary assessment, 30%, 60%, and 100% design phases, as well as construction design and bid phase support. Submissions are due by October 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm, following a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 6, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements and DIR registration apply.
Project Management and Coordination, Preliminary Assessment, 30% Design Package and Class 4 Cost Estimate, 60% Design Package, 100% Design Package and Class 2 Cost Estimate, Ready for Construction Design and Bid Phase Support, Basis of Design report
Completeness & Quality of Proposal, Respondent Qualifications, Capabilities, and Experience, Professional Qualifications of Key Personnel, Technical Approach and Methodology, References, Cost Proposal, Compliance with Insurance Requirements, Willingness to Provide Financial Information, Acceptance, Interview
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Summary
West Basin Municipal Water District is seeking proposals for the Server Room Construction at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF) located in El Segundo, California.
The project involves converting 176 to 260 square feet of existing office and I/O space into a dedicated server room to support the ongoing Distributed Control System (DCS) Replacement Project. Required scopes and deliverables include architectural design, precision cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH), electrical power distribution with UPS and generator connections, specialist clean agent fire suppression, telecommunications structured cabling, security access control, and environmental monitoring. The work spans project management, preliminary assessment, 30%, 60%, and 100% design phases, as well as construction design and bid phase support. Submissions are due by October 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm, following a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 6, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements and DIR registration apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Completeness & Quality of Proposal
- Respondent Qualifications
- Capabilities
- Experience
- Professional Qualifications of Key Personnel
- Technical Approach and Methodology
- References
- Cost Proposal
- Compliance with Insurance Requirements
- Willingness to Provide Financial Information
- Acceptance
- Interview
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Project Management and Coordination
- Preliminary Assessment
- 30% Design Package and Class 4 Cost Estimate
- 60% Design Package
- 100% Design Package and Class 2 Cost Estimate
- Ready for Construction Design and Bid Phase Support
- Basis of Design report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Executive Summary Letter
- Qualifications
- Capabilities
- Experience
- Key Personnel
- Technical Approach and Methodology
- References
- Price Proposal
- Compliance with Insurance Requirements Confirmation
- Minimum Requirements Compliance Confirmation
- Willingness to Provide Financial Information Confirmation
- Acceptance Confirmation
- Company W-9
- New Vendor Form
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/westbasin
- Scope location
- El Segundo, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from West Basin Municipal Water District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 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/westbasin. For questions, contact John Venner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including West Basin 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 John Venner at (562) 355-3643. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project Management and Coordination, Preliminary Assessment, 30% Design Package and Class 4 Cost Estimate, 60% Design Package, 100% Design Package and Class 2 Cost Estimate, Ready for Construction Design and Bid Phase Support, Basis of Design report. 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: "Completeness & Quality of Proposal, Respondent Qualifications, Capabilities, and Experience, Professional Qualifications of Key Personnel, Technical Approach and Methodology, References, Cost Proposal..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from West Basin Municipal Water District?
All active and historical solicitations from West Basin Municipal Water District are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, West Basin Municipal Water District 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 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: Executive Summary Letter, Qualifications, Capabilities, and Experience, Key Personnel, Technical Approach and Methodology, References, Price Proposal, Compliance with Insurance Requirements Confirmati. Review the full document from West Basin 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: El Segundo, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.