The Town of Cave Creek (Town) is seeking a quality professional consultant to develop an integrated Utility Master Plan to improve service performance and reliability, reduce risk, and enhance sustainability for the City’s utility systems. All qualified firms interested in providing the required services are invited to submit their qualifications. Responses must comply with the requirements specified in this Request for Proposals (RFP).

The Town is facing changes in its water service areas, increased economic development, changes in water regulations and potential challenges to our long-term water supply portfolio. This Plan will incorporate the Town’s new 2021 General Plan to update demand projections and ensure sustainable growth. The Plan will also evaluate existing water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems to ensure the Town is properly prepared for future growth and supply challenges.

The Town invites interested firms to submit written Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) relating to this solicitation. A Selection Committee will evaluate firms’ qualifications and experience with similar projects. Up to THREE (3) firms will then be invited to participate in a presentation/interview if required. The firm determined to be best qualified to provide the scope of work will then be invited to enter negotiations with the Town for the contract.

Written questions regarding this RFQ must be addressed to the Project Manager listed below and shall be received by the Town of Cave Creek no later than five days prior to the submittal due date. A written amendment to this document may then be used to respond to questions. Oral statements or instructions shall not constitute an amendment to the RFQ.