RFQ- Thurston PUD Water Systems Acquisition Feasibility Study

Lewis County Public Works is seeking a qualified consulting firm to prepare a comprehensive feasibility study on the possible acquisition, ownership, operation, and long‑term management of 54 water systems currently owned by Thurston Public Utility District. The study must assess technical condition, water rights, regulatory compliance, financial viability, staffing models, risk factors, and consolidation opportunities, and culminate in a recommendation report for the County Board and the Washington State Department of Health. • Scope covers inventory verification, condition assessments, water‑right analysis, regulatory review, PFAS/quality evaluation, financial and rate modeling, capital improvement planning, staffing/operational models, risk analysis, and transition road‑map. • Funding: up to $150,000 federal grant (Drinking Water State Revolving Fund). • Deliverables include interim task reports, a final feasibility report, executive summary, presentation materials, and all supporting data files. • Timeline: Release Aug 25 2026, questions due Sep 16 2026, proposals due Sep 22 2026, selection by early Oct 2026. • Primary contact: Anders Pollman, Utilities Services Manager (360‑740‑1183, [email protected]).