Project Description

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is seeking a qualified consultant team to support the development of its 2027 Watershed Management Plan (WMP).

The 2027 Watershed Management Plan will build on the foundation of integrated planning and partnership central to MCWD’s 2017 plan, while addressing new challenges. Drawing from MCWD’s Climate Action Framework, to develop the 2027 WMP, MCWD will engage its partners in developing a cohesive regional ﬂood management strategy to address challenges driven by climate change and historic land use decisions.

This will be a MCWD staff-led process with the CONSULTANT team serving as an extension of staff by providing targeted expertise and capacity in technical modeling, scenario development, and analysis as well as stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and strategic communication. This two-year engagement process will strengthen MCWD’s ability to deliver a clear, actionable, and broadly supported plan that positions the District and its partners to protect and improve water resources for current and future generations.

HOW TO APPLY

Proposals shall be submitted to Becky Christopher via email BChristopher@minnehahacreek.org no later than 4:00 pm on October 27, 2025.

Each proposal should include the following items:

Cover letter
Project understanding
Approach and methodology
Budget, schedule, and level of effort
Qualifications and experience
References
Partner resources
Subcontracting

Interviews are anticipated as part of the selection process. Please see the RFP below for more information and submittal guidance.

Timeline

informational meeting

MCWD will host an informational meeting on this RFP at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025 at the MCWD Offices (15320 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345), with a virtual participation option. Please RSVP to this meeting with your contact information by emailing Becky Christopher at BChristopher@minnehahacreek.org no later than October 8, 2025.

The anticipated timeline for the proposal review process, which is subject to change, is as follows: