Request for Proposals for Water Loss Control Program Design & Technical Services

The City of Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) is soliciting professional and technical services to assist with the update of its Water Loss Control Program. The focus of the scope of work is on conducting a thorough evaluation of the current regulatory environment with an emphasis on evaluating the feasibility of achieving the customized Water Loss Performance Standard by 2028 as defined by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) per CA Water Code 10608.34 and Executive Orders B-37-16 and B-40-17 and California Senate Bill (SB) 555. SB 555 establishes Annual Reporting and Water Loss Standards for water service providers. Proposals must include the application of standardized principles and techniques as outlined in the American Water Works Association (AWWA) M36 standard: Water Audits and Loss Control Programs in addition to the integration of innovative tools and approaches to leveraging new technologies and related data now available to SCWD. The categorial and prioritized areas of focus and the related tasks shall be completed within calendar year 2026. Any work plans and related projects that require further professional and technical support may be evaluated and considered for continued, contractual support and implementation in Fiscal Year 2027 and 2028.