The City of Santa Cruz Water Department (City) intends to convert its existing production wells Beltz 8 and Beltz 12 to aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells. Pilot testing was conducted at Beltz 12 in 2019 and at Beltz 8 in
2020-2021; further study of the operational characteristics of the wells as ASR facilities began in January 2022 and is anticipated to continue through Summer 2023. Ancillary studies are underway or planned to evaluate the
suitability of other City-owned production wells for conversion to ASR wells.

The City is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering firms interested in providing design engineering and bidding assistance services required for this project. Services include developing
construction plans, specifications, and bid documents for demolishing and/or retrofitting the existing well pumps, discharge and facility piping, mechanical and electrical components and equipment, controls and SCADA
integration, and associated appurtenances of the permanent ASR well facilities per City of Santa Cruz guidelines. Engineering analysis will include determination of recharge flow-control mechanism, ASR well hydraulics, and
best practices for converting an existing production well to an ASR well. The design of Beltz 8 and 12 facilities should take into consideration future growth of the City’s ASR program and additional ASR wells being brought
online.

Bid Delivery Instructions:

The Bid Due Date for this solicitation is Monday, May 17 2023, at 2:00 pm local time, to guarantee review. Sealed bids must be received at the Water Department, 212 Locust Street, Suite C, Santa Cruz, California 95060, in a sealed envelope plainly endorsed with the Project Name and Number, listed in the solicitation document.

Bids received after the deadline will be deemed non-responsive. Bidders take full responsibility for City’s receipt of its Bid. The City will not be liable for any expenses incurred by Bidders in responding to this solicitation.

For More Information:
Download Request for Qualifications for RFQu No. WT2328 Design Engineering for Beltz Wells 8 and 12 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Design

City Contact
Questions regarding this solicitation should be e-mailed to Jillian Brown, Water Resources Engineer (HDR) to jbrown@santacruzca.gov, 916-679-8722.