Active SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF CLEVELAND

    General Engineering Services - WPC (2026)

    Issued by City of Cleveland
    cityRFPCity of ClevelandSol. 229384
    Open · 22d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    22
    due May 15, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 30, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541330
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control seeks qualified firms for General Engineering Services. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026. The opportunity includes project management, environmental consulting, and engineering services related to water pollution control.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    229384
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    March 30, 2026
    Due Date
    May 15, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541330AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Cleveland
    State
    Ohio
    Agency
    City of Cleveland

    Description

    The City of Cleveland (“City”) Division of Water Pollution Control (“WPC”) through its Director of Public Utilities (“Director”), is soliciting proposals from qualified firms interested in providing professional services to the Division of Water Pollution Control as General Engineering Services.

    Project Details

    • Department: Public Utilities
    • Department Head: Martin J. Keane (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-24T21:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-04-15T14:00:00.000Z — WebEx - https://clevelanddpu.webex.com/clevelanddpu/j.php?MTID=m07136757cb5828423c1141049a5ee4bd Meeting number (access code): 2316 536 4099 Meeting password: JrPckBxS533 Join by Phone +1-415-655-0003 US Toll

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Experience and Staff (20 pts)
    • Program Management Plan (20 pts)
    • Proposed Services (20 pts)
    • Acceptance of City of Cleveland contract conditions and requirements (15 pts)
    • Availability of resources and proposed schedule (15 pts)
    • Local Presence in Cleveland Area (5 pts)
    • CSB/MBE/FBE (5 pts)

    Submission Requirements

    • Technical Proposal (required)
    • Fee Proposal (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Proximity Table (required)
    • CWD Questions (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • VENDOR ENTRY FORM (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • City Required Forms
    • NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND OEO SCHEDULES

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Non-Competitive Bid Affidavit 2026 (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • FEDERAL FORM W-9

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • AFFIDAVIT (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Disclosure

      INSTRUCTIONS: Pursuant to Codified Ordinance Sec. 181.36, the information requested on this page must be supplied by all contractors and any subcontractors having more than a fifty percent (50%) interest in the proposed contract prior to any contract being awarded by the City of Cleveland.  Any contractor or subcontractor who is deemed to have made a false statement shall be declared to have acted in default of its contract and shall be subject to the remedies for default contained in its contract.  For failure to cure such a default, the contractor or subcontractor shall be automatically excluded from bidding for the supply of any goods or services for use by the City for a period of two (2) years.

    • CHECK WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE: (required)
    • By confirming, the proposer affirms that they are in compliant Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices. (required)
    • Proof of Compliance
    • Select the applicable Division (required)

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Font Requirements ): Does the minimum 12-point font requirement also apply to graphics, resumes, organizational chart, etc.?

    A: The minimum 12-point font requirement can be waived for graphics, resumes, and organizational charts.


    Q (Page Limitations): Are there any page count requirements?

    A: There are no page count requirements.


    Q (Signatures): Are electronic signatures allowed on the forms, etc.?

    A: Electronic signatures are allowed on all forms.


    Q (CSB / OEO): Please confirm whether the 10% goal is based on OEO or strictly CSB?

    A: The standard subcontracting goal for professional services contract is 10% Cleveland Area Small Business (“CSB”) and is a requirement of the Office of Equal Opportunity ("OEO”).


    Q (Prime Firm - Subconsultant Firm): Please confirm whether or not a company can Prime while simultaneously being on a team and/or vice versa.

    A: Yes a company can submit a GES proposal as the prime firm, while also being the sub-consultant on another firm’s GES proposal.


    Key dates

    1. March 30, 2026Published
    2. May 15, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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