When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Department of Water Resources. The work is located in California, United States.

Dam Safety Engineering Services – Southern California (Due November 17, 2026)

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Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

California, United StatesPosted: October 20, 2026Deadline: November 17, 2026

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SUMMARY

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking qualified firms to provide as-needed engineering and related services to support the safety, performance, and maintenance of structures associated with the State Water Project in Southern California.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

General RFQ Questions Deadline: October 30th, 2026

Mandatory Pre-SOQ Conference: November 2nd, 2026

Answers Deadline: November 5th, 2026

SOQ Submission Deadline: November 17th, 2026

Interview Dates: January 4th, 2027 – January 8th, 2027

Contract Approval: March 2nd, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 30, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Department of Water Resources

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DESCRIPTION

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) requires engineering and related services on an as-needed and as-directed basis to support the Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and the Dam Safety Services Branch. Services include review, inspection, evaluation, analysis, and oversight of structures associated with the State Water Project (SWP), specifically facilities within the Southern Field Division, Castaic Field Division, and FERC Project Nos. 2426 and 2100. The contract term is three years, from March 2, 2027, through March 1, 2030, with an option for up to two one-year amendments.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department of Water Resources. The work is located in California, United States.

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