Bid guide
How to bid on BIA, DRP and BCP services for Inland Empire Utilities Agency
What IEUA is buying
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is seeking proposals for business impact analysis, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity planning services. The goal is to strengthen organizational resilience, maintain operations, and reduce disruption to critical business and operations functions.
This is a professional-services RFP issued by IEUA’s Contracts & Procurement Department. The solicitation is RFP-VC-26-006.
Key dates and the deadline
The RFP was published September 30, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
Proposals are due November 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; the stated deadline is in Eastern Time.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit professional-services firms with experience in business impact analysis, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity planning.
All services must be performed by personnel physically located in the United States or its territories. The consultant must certify its ability to meet this requirement and ensure employees, subconsultants, and consultants comply.
How to access and submit the RFP
Open the solicitation on IEUA’s PlanetBids portal. The listing provides public access to the scope, dates, and document list. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a brief human-verification check before the page loads.
Register a free PlanetBids vendor account with IEUA to download documents, receive addenda, and submit your proposal electronically. Submit through the portal before the due date.
Prepare a clear, responsive proposal
Review the complete RFP and its addenda before preparing your response. Use the solicitation’s stated instructions and organize your proposal so IEUA can readily assess your approach to the requested BIA, DRP, and BCP services.
Explain how your team will meet the U.S.-based personnel requirement, including how you will ensure any employees, subconsultants, and consultants comply. Check that your certification and other required proposal materials are complete before submitting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Inland Empire Utilities Agency; the original posting controls.