2026 Lake Maumelle Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan Technical Review

Central Arkansas Water is seeking qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive, science‑based technical review of the 2007 Lake Maumelle Watershed Management Plan. The contractor will evaluate two decades of watershed and water‑quality data, compare current conditions to the original plan, assess implementation outcomes, and provide actionable recommendations for updating the utility’s source‑water protection program. Deliverables include a detailed technical report, GIS‑based maps, redline suggestions, a presentation to executive leadership, and a performance scorecard. Evaluation will be based on the firm’s qualifications, professional capability, experience with government entities, staff capacity, proximity to the service area, and past similar projects. No pricing is to be submitted; negotiations will follow award. • Conduct kickoff meeting, review existing plan and data, and develop work plan • Analyze land‑use change, water‑quality trends, and model updates (HSPF, CE‑QUAL‑W2, EFDC) • Benchmark best‑practice BMPs and standards (EPA, AWWA, USFS, USGS) • Produce technical review report, GIS maps, redline suggestions, presentation, and implementation scorecard • Submit qualifications by Oct 1 2026; questions due Sep 23 2026