ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, ARIZONA

RFP #: SI-SCR-002
Release Date:  May 7, 2025
Proposal Due Date:  June 16, 2025, 3:00 p.m. MST

The Sonoran Institute seeks proposals from qualified firms to conduct an economic analysis of the Santa Cruz River in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. This project, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), will evaluate community and ecosystem benefits of the river to inform future restoration scenarios.

Scope: Proposals should address the economic valuation of existing riparian water resources, development of case studies quantifying economic value, establishment of restoration scenarios with varying flow levels, and comprehensive cost-benefit analysis.

Period of Performance:  10 months from contract execution. Final deliverable due May 31, 2026.

Budget:  Not to exceed $150,000.

Minimum Requirements:  Experience in economic analysis, environmental economics, and stakeholder engagement. Active federal UEI number required.

Proposal Submission:  Five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy on thumb drive must be received by 3:00 p.m. MST on June 16, 2025. No electronic or fax submissions accepted.

Contact:  Luke Cole, Director, Santa Cruz River
Program:  lcole@sonoraninstitute.org

The complete RFP document is available here. All proposals must comply with 2 CFR Part 200, Arizona State procurement regulations, and Sonoran Institute policies.

Sonoran Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages proposals from small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses.