Bid guide
How to bid on Palmerston North Detention Pond Retrofit for Richland County
What Richland County is buying
Richland County needs professional civil engineering services. The work involves designing plans and specifications to retrofit an existing stormwater detention pond and improve its downstream outfall channel in the Palmerston North neighborhood. The goal is to increase the efficiency of water quality and quantity, meet current county design standards, and keep maintenance and construction costs low. The project area runs from Bronlow Drive and Bronlow Way to Hope Creek Road.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on September 04, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 06, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time. This is a request for qualifications, and an award is not guaranteed.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for civil engineering firms with expertise in stormwater management, detention pond retrofits, and outfall channel improvements. Firms should be familiar with current county design standards and able to propose innovative stormwater best management practices. This falls under professional services.
How to respond
To access the solicitation, you need to go to the agency's procurement portal. Once there, you may see a brief security check; allow it to complete. You will need to sign in or create a free vendor account on OpenGov Procurement. This account allows you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Addenda notices will also be sent through OpenGov.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, focus on demonstrating your firm's specific experience with similar stormwater retrofit projects, particularly those involving detention ponds and outfall channels. Highlight your understanding of county design standards and your ability to propose cost-effective and low-maintenance solutions. Clearly articulate how your proposed design improvements will increase the efficiency of pond water quality and quantity. Since this is a request for qualifications, emphasize your team's expertise and past successes in relevant civil engineering projects.
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.
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