El Paso County is seeking proposals for irrigation design services for Fox Run Regional Park. The selected consultant will develop a comprehensive irrigation design focusing on sustainable water use and efficient system performance. Key services include site analysis, hydraulic modeling, design drawings, control system integration, and bid-ready documentation. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit are scheduled for July 23, 2026. Proposals are due by August 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT. Evaluation criteria include experience, project approach, references, and cost. The contract term is anticipated from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
Responses are due by 3:00 PM MDT on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The awarded consultant shall submit monthly invoices to the county's project manager.
Proposals will be scored based on Experience and Qualifications (40%), Project Approach and Methodology (20%), References and Past Performance (15%), and Cost Proposal (25%).
Consultants must be certified irrigation designers (CID) or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of experience in irrigation design for public parks or similar projects, and demonstrate knowledge of local codes and water conservation practices.
The county reserves the right to cancel the contract and secure services from another consultant, charging the original consultant for additional costs if work is not completed on time.
A pre-solicitation meeting and examination of the site are recommended and will be held at Fox Run Regional Park. A representative of the consultant is encouraged to attend this meeting in order to become familiar with the specifications.
The deadline for submitting questions is July 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Failure to respond in the required format, provide required information, or submit late may deem a submittal nonresponsive. False information submitted in the Consultant Information Form can serve as grounds for disqualification.