RFP for economic analysis and valuation of Edwards Aquifer water rights for forbearance programs. Proposals due December 2, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time. Submit via BidNet or physical copy to Edwards Aquifer Authority. Award based on commercial quality (45 points), cost (40 points), subcontracting plan (10 points), and financial stability (5 points). Contract awarded as time-and-materials, not-to-exceed total. MWBE participation encouraged with 30% goal. Three client references required. Proposals must remain valid for 90 days.
Proposals must be received by Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 3:00 p. m. , Central Time. Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted by bidnet and will be returned, unopened, if physically submitted.
Invoices are due monthly, no later than the 15th of each month, and payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt and approval. The terms of each invoice shall be net thirty (30) days upon EAA receipt and approval of that invoice.
The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous and economical. Selection criteria include commercial quality (45 points), cost factors (40 points), project subcontracting plan (10 points), and financial stability (5 points). The EAA will award the contract to the offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the EAA and which will result in the most economical provision of these required services.
Offerors must submit three client references for whom similar water valuations have been provided within the past 10 years. Submit three (3) client references for whom similar water valuations have been provided within the past 10 years on the form contained in attachments B1-B3.
All questions and inquiries must be submitted in writing by Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 3:00 p. m. , Central Time. Last date for questions Tuesday, November 24, 2026 submit to ***@***. *. * 3:00 p. m. , central time.
Proposals received after the deadline will be declared late and not eligible for consideration. Failure to follow required format or respond to each specification may result in rejection. Proposals received after this time will be declared late and not eligible for consideration.