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Colorado Department of Natural Resources

CPW On-Call Water Resources Engineering

Due
Dec 4, 2026
Questions due
Nov 13, 2026
Budget
$250,000 – $1,000,000
Estimate
Contract
60 months
Location
  • Colorado, United States
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Category
Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

SUMMARY

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking competitive proposals from qualified water resource firms to provide professional services on an as-needed basis to support the CPW Water Resources Team.
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DESCRIPTION

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), is soliciting proposals from qualified water resource firms to provide professional services on an as-needed basis. The selected firms will assist the CPW Water Resources Team in evaluating, managing, and defending water assets for state parks, wildlife areas, recreation areas, and hatcheries. The scope includes water court technical support, water rights technical inventory and asset management, water resource investigations, operational stewardship and accounting, and project management. The contract term is for a maximum of 5 years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a qualified water resource firm
  • Must have an active Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) account
  • Must be authorized to transact business in the State of Colorado
  • Must maintain a place of business in Colorado (for Resident Bidder preference)
  • Must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations
  • Must provide proof of insurance as required by the Model Main Task Order Contract
  • Must be in compliance with applicable Worker's Compensation laws
  • Must be registered and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State or registered with the IRS as an independent contractor

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TIMELINE

Questions Due: November 13th, 2026

Answers Posted: November 19th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: December 4th, 2026

Public Proposal Opening: December 4th, 2026

Estimated Proposal Evaluation Period: December 7th, 2026 to December 18th, 2026

Expected Date for Top Candidate Interviews: January 4th, 2027 to January 6th, 2027

Expected Notice of Award Decision Date: January 11th, 2027

Expected Project Start Date: February 15th, 2027

Issuing Agency

Colorado Department of Natural Resources

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due December 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 13, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $1,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The work is located in Colorado, United States.

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