2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update - Request for Proposals

Agency:	San Lorenzo Valley Water District
State:	California
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Nov 22, 2025
Due Date:	Jan 22, 2026
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update

San Lorenzo Valley Water District

PROPOSALS DUE BEFORE 3:00 P.M.

JANUARY 22, 2026

San Lorenzo Valley Water District · 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

(831) 338-2153 · www.slvwd.com

1. INTRODUCTION

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (District) is requesting proposals from qualified

consulting firms to prepare the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update (UWMP

Update) in compliance with the requirements of the California Urban Water Management

Planning Act (Water Code Sections 10610–10656) and the Department of Water Resources

(DWR) 2025 UWMP Guidebook.

The 2025 UWMP Update will build upon the District’s existing 2020 Urban Water

Management Plan and result in a standalone, updated plan that satisfies all statutory and

regulatory requirements for submittal to DWR by **July 1, 2026**.

2. BACKGROUND

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD), established in 1941, serves approximately

7,900 service connections and a population of about 23,200 across several unincorporated

communities in Santa Cruz County, including Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, Lompico,

and Zayante. The District’s water supply is derived entirely from the San Lorenzo River

watershed, utilizing a combination of surface and groundwater sources.

SLVWD operates two primary service areas: the North Service Area (21.7 square miles) and

the Felton Service Area (2.2 square miles). The District relies on nine active surface

diversions, one spring, and eight active groundwater wells. Key wellfields include Quail

Hollow, Olympia, and Pasatiempo. Water treatment is provided through the Lyon Surface

Water Treatment Plant, Kirby Treatment Plant, and associated facilities.

The District’s rugged topography and dispersed development result in a complex

distribution system of thirty-six pressure zones. Storage capacity is limited, requiring near

real-time production and treatment management. The UWMP Update will reflect these

system characteristics and the ongoing work with the Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency

(SMGWA) to ensure sustainable groundwater management under the Sustainable

Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).

3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The objective of this project is to update the District’s Urban Water Management Plan to:

- Reflect current population, demand, and supply conditions specific to the District.

- Incorporate infrastructure improvements, conservation programs, and supply projects.

- Ensure compliance with DWR’s 2025 UWMP submittal requirements.

- Produce a standalone document for SLVWD that supports long-term water supply

planning and regulatory compliance.

San Lorenzo Valley Water District · 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

(831) 338-2153 · www.slvwd.com

4. SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant will provide professional services necessary to complete the 2025 UWMP

Update. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

**Task 1 – Project Management and Kick-Off**

1.1 Conduct an initial meeting with District staff to confirm the scope, data needs, and

schedule.

1.2 Review the 2020 UWMP, SMGWA Groundwater Sustainability Plan, and relevant

technical reports.

1.3 Develop a detailed project schedule and communication plan.

**Task 2 – Data Collection and Review**

2.1 Compile updated information on service area, population, and land use.

2.2 Gather current supply and demand data, conservation program data, and recent capital

improvements.

2.3 Evaluate trends from 2019–2025 and identify new data gaps.

**Task 3 – Demand Projections**

3.1 Update population and demand projections through 2045 using County General Plan

and regional forecasts.

3.2 Analyze historical demand by customer class and incorporate conservation and climate

considerations.

**Task 4 – Water Supply Analysis**

4.1 Describe and quantify surface and groundwater supplies.

4.2 Include discussion of treatment capacity, operational constraints, and reliability.

4.3 Evaluate potential climate change impacts on source yields.

**Task 5 – Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) Update**

5.1 Update shortage levels to meet DWR’s six-tier standard.

5.2 Identify response actions, triggers, and implementation measures.

5.3 Ensure consistency with SLVWD’s drought response policies.

**Task 6 – System Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment**

6.1 Conduct annual, single-dry, and multi-dry year reliability analyses.

6.2 Integrate hydrologic and groundwater data.

6.3 Prepare all required DWR tables and narratives.

**Task 7 – Draft and Final UWMP Preparation**

7.1 Prepare Administrative Draft and Public Review Draft versions.

7.2 Assist staff in public review and Board hearing presentation.

San Lorenzo Valley Water District · 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

(831) 338-2153 · www.slvwd.com

7.3 Revise per comments and prepare Final Adopted UWMP.

**Task 8 – DWR Submittal and Corrections**

8.1 Submit final plan electronically through the DWR portal by July 1, 2026.

8.2 Address any DWR review comments and resubmit final documents.

5. DELIVERABLES

- Administrative Draft UWMP (Word and PDF)

- Public Review Draft UWMP (PDF)

- Final Adopted UWMP (Word and PDF)

- DWR-compliant tables and online submittal package

- Monthly progress reports and schedule updates

6. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Milestone

RFP Issued

Proposals Due

Contract Award

Draft UWMP Due

Final UWMP Due

| Target Date |

| November 20, 2025 |

| January 7, 2026 3:00 PM |

| January 15, 2026 |

| May 7, 2026 |

| June 18, 2026 |

7. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Each proposal shall include, at minimum:

1. Executive Summary – overview of approach and understanding of the project.

2. Project Description – methods, deliverables, and technical approach.

3. Contact Information – company name, address, key contact, and subconsultants.

4. Organization and Experience – team structure, roles, and relevant project experience.

5. Past Performance – cost, schedule, and project outcomes for similar work.

6. Creative Alternatives – innovative approaches or efficiencies.

7. Proposed Fee Schedule – detailed by task, including rates and not-to-exceed costs.

8. Contractual Scope – proposed scope of services and project timeline.

San Lorenzo Valley Water District · 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

(831) 338-2153 · www.slvwd.com

8. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Criterion

Proposed Fee

Project Description

Past Performance (Cost/Schedule Control)

Organization & Experience of Team

Overall Quality of Proposal

| Weight |

| 40% |

| 20% |

| 10% |

9. SELECTION PROCESS AND SCHEDULE

The District reserves the right to select the proposal that best meets its needs, considering

qualifications, approach, and cost. Interviews may be conducted with the highest-ranked

firms. A contract award is anticipated in February 2026.

10. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Questions may be directed to:

Jason Lillion, General Manager

San Lorenzo Valley Water District

13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Phone: (831) 338-2153

email: jlillion@slvwd.com

Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than

January 22, 2026 3:00 P.M. to Administrative Assistant Leah Mattle.

Email: lmattle@slvwd.com

11. GENERAL CONDITIONS

- The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

- All materials submitted become the property of the District.

- The selected consultant will execute a Professional Services Agreement and maintain

required insurance coverage.

San Lorenzo Valley Water District · 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

(831) 338-2153 · www.slvwd.com

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