Financial and Water Resources Management Support Services

Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) in Desert Hot Springs, California is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide a broad suite of administrative, financial, grant‑management, reporting, water‑resources planning, permitting, and data‑management services for the 2027 fiscal year. The consultant will act as the District’s primary liaison with multiple state and federal grant programs, produce the Annual Budget Document and Comprehensive Financial Report, support Integrated Regional Water Management and Sustainable Groundwater Management initiatives, and maintain compliance with a variety of permitting and regulatory requirements. The contract is a one‑year term (Jan 2027 – Dec 2027) with optional two‑year extensions, and the District may award up to three one‑year renewal periods. • Scope includes grant administration, financial reconciliation, quarterly reporting, and close‑out for funding sources such as SWRCB, FEMA, ARPA, etc. • Production of the District’s Annual Budget Document and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with GFOA standards. • Water‑resources planning support (IRWM, SGMA, recycled‑water program development, etc.). • Ongoing monthly General Manager’s Report preparation and distribution. • Permit acquisition, regulatory coordination, and compliance monitoring for District projects. • Data‑management system design, dashboard creation, and database maintenance. • Required deliverables are editable, publication‑ready files; all work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. • Proposals due Nov 4, 2026; award expected Dec 21, 2026; contract start Jan 2027.