Seeking proposals for developing the Llano Estacado Regional Water Plan.

LLANO ESTACADO REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – SEVENTH CYCLE REGIONAL WATER PLAN
The, Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group (LERWPG), a regional planning group formed pursuant to Senate Bill 1 (1997) and acting through the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG), is seeking proposals to provide professional services to assist in the development of the next regional water plan or revision of the existing Regional Water Plan for the Llano Estacado (Region O) Regional Water Planning Area. The successful firm(s) will demonstrate knowledge of large-scale water planning in general, the specific requirements of water planning under the direction of Senate Bill 1 (1997) (including proposed rules changes to Sections 355, 357), and the impact of Senate Bill 2 (2001) on Regional Water Planning Activities. Firm(s) with experience in the general geographic area and conditions of the Llano Estacado (Region O) Regional Water Planning Area are preferred. It is the intent of the Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group to select a firm or combination of firms capable of developing the Fifth Cycle of the Region O Water Plan and serving as the ‘prime' consultant(s) for developing the Regional Water Plan.
I. Statement of Qualifications:
The Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group, through the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG), is seeking to contract with a competent firm(s) or individual(s), with the necessary credentials and qualifications, that has specific experience and knowledge in the field of large-scale water resource planning with expertise in both surface and groundwater issues and has specific demonstrated experience in the area of agricultural, municipal and industrial water use. Please request a copy of the requirements for Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) from SPAG (contact information provided below in advertisement). Please provide with your statement of qualifications a list of past and current clients, and resumes of all staff who will or may be assigned to this project should you receive the contract award and provide a list of proposed sub-consultants or team members who are or may be involved in your proposal.
II. Scope of Services:
Regional Water Plan Development
 1. Consultant will provide all required planning services in accordance with the developed Scope of Work for the Region O Water Plan except those services that have been specifically exempted.
 2. Consultant will provide the required coordination necessary in the development of the Regional Water Plan.
 3. Consultant will integrate and coordinate any work performed by local entities into the Regional Water Plan.
 4. Consultant will integrate into the Regional Water Plan work being performed under separate contracts and will ensure that any work being performed under separate contracts will satisfy the needs of the Regional Water Plan.
 5. Consultant will provide, at a minimum, monthly reporting to the Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group, on the progress of the regional water planning effort.
 6. Consultant will develop a draft Regional Water Plan and present the same to the Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group.
 7. Consultant will assist with the adoption of the Region O Water Plan.
 8. Consultant will ensure the Regional Water Plan meets the requirements of the Senate Bill 1 (1997), Senate Bill 2 (2001), and Chapter 357 of 31 TAC.
 9. Consultant will attend advisory meetings as necessary regarding tasks being performed separate from the Consultant's contract.
III. Submission:
 1. Deadline for Submission- June 10th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Please submit one (1) electronic copy of the proposal and statement of qualifications to:
South Plains Association of Governments
Attn: LERWPG
6811 Indiana Avenue, Suite B
Lubbock, TX 79413
Or
regional@spag.org
Proposals received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
IV. Proposal Format:
One (1) electronic copy of the proposals must be received. Email: regional@spag.org Please limit all proposals to thirty (30) pages, including all appendices. All resumes should be contained in the appendices. All proposals must clearly respond to Items I and II as well as provide a proposed work and responsibility schedule that clearly defines the elements of work to be undertaken in the development of the Regional Water Plan.
V. Please ensure that all submitted proposals are in the requested format and satisfy the terms of Items I-IV. Proposals not meeting the stated requirements may be considered informal and non-responsive.
The Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals and firms that submit proposals and to award more than one contract or to award no contracts. All potential contracts and tasks arising from this RFQ are subject to approval by the Texas Water Development Board and are contingent upon receiving funding from the Texas Water Development Board for the approved tasks.