Preferred Provider Program

2025 Request for Proposals

CRWA is wrapping up its sixteenth year with the Preferred Provider Program and we are looking for new vendors for 2025. The Preferred Provider Program allows our members access to products and services at a discounted price. However, it is a vigorous process to be able to participate in the program.

If you wish to be involved in the program please review and submit our Request for Proposal indicating what product or service you offer that can benefit our members. The proposal will be reviewed by a committee who will decide whether to endorse the product or service. This vigorous process ensures that our members are given access to relevant products and services they can utilize and feel comfortable working with.

Benefits of the program to preferred provider members:

• Allow the Company to conduct a direct mail campaign to CRWA’s membership.
• Allow the Company to be featured in an email blast to CRWA’s membership once per quarter.
• Provide banner ad space and a link on the CRWA website to the Company.
• Permit the Company to advertise in CRWA communication pieces, including newsletters, member benefit guides, brochures, and membership packages.
• Allow the Company to submit articles to the Quarterly Water Journal.
• Allow the Company to conduct workshops in person, online, or via webinar.
• Provide an exclusive premier booth location for the Company at CRWA’s EXPO in Lake Tahoe.

Please click the link below to download the 2025 RFP:

The Power of CRWA Working For You!

You rely on CRWA for your technical and educational needs; now CRWA will be able to help utilities collectively leverage their buying power through the value added products and services offered in this new program. CRWA’s main goal is to provide significant benefit to California’s rural systems.

Provided below is a preview of CRWA’s new Preferred Provider Program. This program is available to members of California Rural Water Association. If you have questions regarding the discounts available to you as a member, please contact Dustin Hardwick, Director of Resource Development, California Rural Water Association, at 1-800-833-0322.

To take advantage of the Preferred Provider Program benefits and additional membership benefits, please click here for the application and fee schedule.

Cal Rural Water’s Preferred Providers:

120Water

120Water is the proven solution used by water professionals across the country to manage critical water quality programs. Comprised of software, services and sampling and remediation kits, 120Water helps water systems simplify compliance. Their team has supported over 8,000 sampling events across the country, partnering with water systems and government agencies such as City of Newark, the City of Providence, the City of Asheville, and Chicago Public Schools to protect public health and provide clean drinking water to all communities.
Our software provides everything from compliance and sample management to event dashboards and communications. This technology helps our clients get real-time visibility into program performance so they can make better data-driven decisions on behalf of their customers. It also enables clients to communicate the status of the program easily with all stakeholders.

Our sampling and remediation kits save resources. We eliminate the need to keep kit inventory on hand as well as avoiding fulfillment logistics. Our EPA-approved kits are automatically ordered, fulfilled, and tracked through our platform, including drop shipping to the sampling location, shipping to the lab, lab testing, analysis, and result reporting.

Lastly, our professional services team advises on program best practices and can help manage programs from start to finish. From expert guidance and best practices to a proven activation process, we help ensure that the program achieves ongoing success.

Business Information:
120Water
250 South Elm St.
Zionsville, IN 46077
Contact: Laura Vidal
Email: laura.vidal@120water.com

American Leak Detection

American Leak Detection was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Palm Springs, California and Connecticut. It is the world leader in accurate, non-destructive detection of hidden water, sewer and gas leaks in residential, commercial and municipal buildings. With 140 individually owned franchises, in seven countries, technicians have detected more than 6 million leaks, saving customers millions of dollars in costly repairs. The corporation is dedicated to water conservation, resource protection and providing eco-friendly services. For more information visit:  www.americanleakdetection.com.

• Complete Leak Surveys on Water Distribution Systems
• GIS mapping / Surveying / Reports
• Residential and commercial leak detection, water, gas and sewer; pools, spas and water features
• Non-Potable line inspections, New Rapid non-destructive survey of Sewer and Storm Drains
• Smoke Testing
• CCTV
• Pipe Condition Assessment

American Leak Detection is the Municipal Leak Detection Expert.

For further information contact Jimmy Carter with American Leak Detection:

phone: 1-800-755-6697

email: jcarter@americanleakdetection.com

www.americanleakdetection.com/crwa.php

Bartle Wells Associates

Bartle Wells Associates (BWA) is an independent financial advisor to public agencies that specializes in water and wastewater rates and finance.  Our firm was established in 1964 and is owned and managed by its principal consultants.  We have more than 50 years of experience advising local governments on the complexities and challenges in public finance.

BWA specializes in three professional services: utility rate and fee studies, financial plans, and project financing.  We are the only independent financial advisor providing all three of these interrelated services to public agencies.

RATE AND FEE STUDIES Our rate studies employ a cost-of-service approach and are designed to maintain the long-term financial health of a utility enterprise while being fair to all customers.  We also have extensive experience developing impact fees that equitably recover the costs of infrastructure required to serve new development.  We have helped communities implement a wide range of water and sewer rate structures and are knowledgeable about the legal requirements governing rates and impact fees including Proposition 218 and Government Code 66000.

FINANCIAL PLANS Our financial plans provide agencies with a flexible road-map for funding long-term operating and capital needs.  We evaluate the wide range of financing options available, develop a plan that recommends the best financing approach, and clearly identify the sources of revenue for funding projects and repaying any debt.

PROJECT FINANCING Our project financing experience includes more than 300 bond sales and numerous bank loans, lines of credit, and various state and federal grant and loan programs.  We generally recommend issuing debt via a competitive sale process to achieve the lowest cost financing possible.  We work only for public agencies; we are independent financial advisors and do not buy, trade, or resell bonds.

Bartle Wells Associates is a charter member of the National Association of Municipal Advisors (NAMA), which establishes strict criteria for independent advisory firms throughout the United States.  All of our lead consultants are Certified Independent Municipal Advisors.

Business Contact Information
Bartle Wells Associates
1889 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA  94703
Contact: Doug Dove, President
Email: ddove@bartlewells.com
Telephone: 510.653.3399 ext. 110
Fax: 510.653.3769
www.bartlewells.com

Bartle Wells Associates was established in 1964 and is a California Corporation.  The Federal ID number is 94-1664409.  BWA is certified as a State of California Small Business; certification number 26329 and as a Small, Local, Emerging Business by Alameda County; certification number 03-90344.

CoBank

Delivering the right financial solutions for America’s rural water and wastewater systems

CoBank is a $170 billion financial institution focused on agribusiness and rural infrastructure – including rural water and wastewater systems.  As a member of the Farm Credit System established in 1916, we have a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of US agriculture and he nation’s rural communities.

DEDICATED WATER TEAM  CoBank’s dedicated team of banking professionals work exclusively with rural water and wastewater customers and have a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the water industry and its unique financing needs.

FLEXIBLE FINANCING TERMS  Our financings aren’t one size fits all.  We understand that every system’s operations are unique and we deliver a wide range of flexible programs to meet your needs, including:

• Line of Credit:  Quick access to cash to fund system maintenance and repairs, equipment purchases, planning and design costs or for general operating needs.
• Term Debt: Fixed or variable rate financing for up to 30 years and customized terms for your unique needs.
• Gap Financing: Bridge the gap between vendor invoices and grant reimbursements.
• Bridge Financing:  Low variable rate financing for pre-development costs needed to meet USDA’s letter of conditions.
• Interim Financing: Low variable rate multiple advance construction financing.
• Debt Refinancing: Save money by refinancing higher cost debt.

QUICK AND EASY PROCESS  When you work with CoBank we try to make our streamlined application, approval and closing process as quick and easy as possible. Our in-house attorneys work to keep the cost down, and our dedicated water credit team ensures that the underwriting and approval process is as smooth as possible. Once we have a complete application, financing can be available in as little as 30 days.

Email: ccarrier@cobank.com
Phone: 303.694.5947
www.cobank.com

Enersponse

Enersponse provides a simple and convenient approach to energy conservation programs that effortlessly deliver ongoing savings for our clients in both the commercial and industrial sectors. Ultimately, we pay our customers to save energy.

Financial Savings, Earnings & SCADA Rebates.
Enersponse partners with utilities, suppliers and even other demand response providers to create the greatest value for every flexible kilowatt. Save money by reducing your power use when demand spikes and create new revenue streams through incentives and rebates. Just by participating, you can qualify for funds to use towards PLCs, communication needs, programming and more. Enersponse handles it all.

Automated Program Management.
The automated Enersponse PlatformTM communicates with existing control systems to manage energy reduction events. The goal is to make the process so seamless that your customers and employees don’t even notice electricity has been reduced.

Effortless Integration.
Enersponse’s cloud-based communication works with most SCADA systems. With the use of a cellular connected relay, Enersponse can securely and remotely trigger energy reduction events.

On Your Terms.
Typically, demand response events last 4-6 hours, which is too long for most facilities. Enersponse lets your customers choose event lengths and customize solutions to best fit their needs. Enersponse even lets you cycle water and energy curtailment throughout various sites—putting you in complete control. You can set pre-determined preferences to turn off wells; reduce the number of booster pumps at a station to maintain pressure; customize wastewater treatment reduction and more.

Unified Reporting for Better ESG Metrics.
Enersponse’s platform makes ESG reporting effortless. View detailed energy and GHG reporting, program revenue and bill savings. There is no need to wade through supply tariffs or aggregate payments from different sources for your ESG reporting—you have access to everything in one place with Enersponse.

For more information, visit us at www.enersponse.com.

Contact: Emily McPhail
Director of Business Development
emcphail@enersponse.com

2901 W. Coast Highway | Newport Beach, CA 92663

Enthalpy Analytical

Enthalpy Analytical specializes in providing comprehensive analytical chemistry services with a focus on environmental testing. They offer a wide range of services, including soil and water sample analysis, on-site sample collection, regional courier service, and superior customer support. Their approach is tailored to meet each project’s unique data-quality objectives and complies with local, state, or federal guidelines. Enthalpy is dedicated to delivering reliable data and insights to support projects like site remediation, groundwater investigations, and hazardous waste determination.

Recognized by Cal Rural Water for their proficiency, Enthalpy Analytical excels in delivering analytical water services. Their approach ensures comprehensive support for environmental challenges, meeting rigorous quality and safety standards. This expertise positions them as an invaluable ally in maintaining public health and environmental integrity, making them a trusted choice for water quality management within the Cal Rural Water community.

For a detailed overview of our services, please visit enthalpy.com.

For more information, visit us at enthalpy.com/.

Contact: Mark Ellis
mark.ellis@enthalpy.com

4620 Northgate Boulevard, Suite 170 | Sacramento, CA 95834

Generac

The Generac Industrial Power / Energy Systems Advantage

Generac is one of the largest generator manufacturers in the world. For six decades, Generac has driven innovation in the industry by considering generators from a unique perspective—yours. Our flagship is evaluating, specifying, configuring, installing and maintaining generators. With several emerging solutions to address demand response applications such as smart grids, grid reliability and environmental regulations, Generac is positioned to lead the evolution to more resilient, efficient and sustainable energy technology solutions. Generac’s service arm in California, Energy Systems, has over 100 employees available to support member’s needs 24/7.

Power

• Generac Industrial Power builds customized power systems.
• We engineer and manufacture each product family as an integrated system. Our systems with single-source responsibilities are under warranty for up to 10 years.

Energy Technology

• Generac Industrial connectivity allows you to connect, control and manage all of your assets (including non-Generac equipment) for a variety of energy related use cases (including compliance, resiliency, energy management, grid enrollment, etc.).

Solutions

• Generac provides reliable backup power while simultaneously maintaining compliance with the ever-changing regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Generac provides fuel flexibility – diesel, natural gas and bi-fuel. We customize each solution to your application for the most reliable and flexible option for the system.

Service, Engineering, Technical Support

• Energy Systems is the exclusive Generac industrial dealer in California.
• Energy Systems technical experts are available 24/7/365 to support with generator service and parts.
• Agnostic to any generator make or model with over 50 plus technicians strategically located throughout the state for timely service.
• Deeply rooted in power generation services including large Industrial generators and rental equipment.

People

• Generac’s and Energy systems’ team of engineers, and certified technicians, have worked in the field for decades and are there to support you from design stages of a project through the life of the product. The certification process requires each technician to master troubleshooting and servicing of the entire system to provide help in your darkest hour.

https://energysystems.com

Learn more by contacting Jeremy Webb, Vice President/General Manager of Generac at (209) 414-1674 or jwebb@energysystems.com

GovCard

GovCard is an CRWA Preferred Provider with Evolv formerly known as Approval Payment Solutions to offer California utilities a zero-cost solution for collecting payments.

Benefits of the program include:

• a free web page with click-to-pay option,
• a mobile app,
• no processing costs incurred by the city that process $1500 or greater in credit/debit cards,
• multiple (ACH, credit & debit) customer payment options,
• reduced receivables,
• reduced demands on utility employees,
• recurring payments.

https://www.govcard.org/

Learn more by contacting Cole Lawrence at Evolv at (888) 311-7248 ext. 3002 or clawrence@poweredbyevolv.com

Lagerlof, LLP

Lagerlof, LLP stands as a distinguished partner for public agencies and water sectors, with over eight decades of specialization in municipal and water law. Their services, which range from addressing water rights issues to navigating environmental regulations and public financing, underscore a commitment to excellence and innovation. Lagerlof’s approach to legal challenges, prioritizing close collaboration with their clients, positions them as a key ally for those navigating the complexities of public agency law, particularly in the realm of water management. This depth of expertise and client-focused service makes Lagerlof, LLP an excellent resource for members of the Cal Rural Water ecosystem.

Discover more about their offerings and approach at lagerlof.com/public-agency.

Learn more by contacting:
Andy Turner at adturner@lagerlof.com or
Jim Ciampa jciampa@lagerlof.com

155 North Lake Ave, 11th Floor | Pasadena, CA 91101

NV5

NV5 is a full-service land surveying, engineering, and construction management company with offices throughout California. NV5 provides customized planning and design engineering services with a focus on water and wastewater systems serving small and rural communities.

Key Services:

• Project Funding Assistance with State and Federal Agencies
• Drinking Water Treatment, Pipelines, Storage Tanks, and Booster Stations
• Drinking Water Well and Groundwater Investigations, Testing, and Design
• Wastewater Pipelines, Pump Stations, Treatment, and Alternative Disposal
• District Engineering Services
• Regulatory Agency and Permitting Assistance
• Land Surveying, Construction Staking, and Easement Preparation
• Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing
• Project and Construction Management
• CEQA Documents

Have a challenge on your next project? NV5 can help you make it a success.

For further information contact James Owens:
Phone: 760-470-8777
Email: james.owens@nv5.com
Website: www.nv5.com

Realtime Aquifer Services (RAS)

RAS, Inc., Realtime Aquifer Services (RAS) is a small business offering consulting, data interpretation and technical field services for the characterization, monitoring, remediation and management of aquifers and groundwater systems, including the performance and optimization of water supply wells. Our firm was established in 1993 and is owned and managed by its original founder.

RAS has expertise in applying borehole geophysical and hydrophysical methods, evaluation of water supply well integrity and optimization and interpretation of our data to identify and solve groundwater problems. Our results contribute to improved water quality and production for water districts, agriculture, municipalities, and other public and private entities. Our areas of specialty include the following:

GROUNDWATER FLOW and WATER QUALITY PROFILING
We offer an extensive list of tools used to address questions about groundwater production and water quality. We focus on using the most appropriate technology for direct identification of water bearing zones, profiling of flow rates during pumping and assessment of the water quality of individual water bearing zones.

WELL PERFORMANCE & CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION
Our methods are applied to determine if existing well construction is according to the design plan and if well performance is impacted by well completion and poor development. Well production questions and water quality concerns can be addressed with the appropriate technology. Technologies can be applied in the cased or open hole or to evaluate behind casing. We also help optimize new well design and construction.

AQUIFER CHARACTERIZATION
Our data are used to characterize singular wells or in medium-large scale studies of groundwater and aquifer systems. Our tools are applied in a wide variety of studies, including Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water (GWUDI), aerial surveys, sites contaminated with constituents such as PFAS and many other types of projects.

RAS technology was originally developed as a result of a technology transfer program between the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and a large engineering firm. Over the years, RAS has coupled the best in science with practical hands-on field methods to offer the most advanced approaches to investigate and solve groundwater and other subsurface problems.

Business Contact Information

RAS, Inc. Realtime Aquifer Services

Contact: William Pedler, President/Geological Engineer

Email: bpedler@rasinc.org

Phone: (559) 590-0555

www.rasinc.org

SCS Engineers

SCS Engineers aids clients in the use and management of surface and groundwater resources.  We assist public agencies, attorneys, and private companies in the evaluation, development, and protection of groundwater for domestic, municipal, agricultural, and industrial uses.  Clients include towns, rural water districts, corporations, private landowners, law firms, Native American tribes, water commissions, and landfill operators.

When assessing the potential for developing an area, groundwater evaluations are often necessary to determine the current and future impact on local resources.  Variables affecting groundwater management, include the geologic and hydrogeologic environment, water quality, the location and rate of natural and artificial recharge, interaction of streams and aquifers, extraction rates, groundwater import and export, wastewater utilization, and legal considerations.

Key to the success of most programs is an understanding of the natural environment, basin overdraft potential, and the interrelated environmental, legal, and political consideration.

Our Water Resources Management Practice includes:

• Preparation of Drinking Water Source Assessment Plans (DWSAPs)
• Water well design and construction oversight
• Wellhead protection programs
• Unified watershed assessments and sanitary surveys
• Aquifer testing and analysis
• Regional and local hydrogeologic investigation
• Groundwater and soil contamination assessment and remediation
• Groundwater modeling
• Evaluation of water distribution and irrigation systems

For further information, please contact:
Chuck Houser, Project Manager
Phone: (858) 571-5500
Address: 8799 Balboa Ave., Suite 290
San Diego, CA 92123
Website: www.scsengineers.com

ServLine

Facing a leak problem: Running a water system can be complicated. Customer leaks don’t have to be. Household leaks due to aging infrastructure is causing more and more water leaks each year, which can negatively impact utility budgets, efficiency, and customer perception. Utilities are spending timing, effort, and resources to improve and maintain assets and often absorb the costs of leaks to help their customers. More than 75% of customers are not aware that the water line running from the meter to the foundation of their home is their responsibility.

Conquer it with ServLine: High water bills are caused by customer leaks. For utility customers, a high-water bill can result in a long payment plan and a feeling of dissatisfaction with the water utility. Be a hero to the customer! Protect the customer from this expense with ServLine’s Leak Protection solution. ServLine delivers a seamless and positive claims experience, which increases utility customer satisfaction. ServLine also lowers costs by helping utilities recapture lost revenue and bad debt associated with customer water leaks while removing the stress, effort and time involved in addressing them. ServLine has a customer satisfaction rating of 91%. Improved customer satisfaction and reduced costs- A win-win for utilities!

For More Information Contact:

Bill Coffey
ServLine, Regional Director
Mobile: 503-597-9171
bill.coffey@homeserveusa.com

USG Water Solutions

USG Water Solutions, with over 60 years of service, excels in asset management and rehabilitation services for water and wastewater infrastructure across the U.S. They’re committed to enhancing asset performance, simplifying operations, and reducing maintenance costs. Their comprehensive service range includes steel and concrete tank services, smart metering, plant rehabilitation, water quality technologies, and pipe rehabilitation, all underpinned by a robust asset management program. USG Water Solutions is noted for its industry-leading safety culture, quality commitment, and nationwide service network, offering a unique, risk-transfer asset management program that guarantees peace of mind for utilities.

Choosing USG Water Solutions offers a blend of experience and innovation in water and wastewater infrastructure management. Their unique asset management program, designed to transfer risk and provide guaranteed outcomes, sets them apart. Coupled with their commitment to safety, quality, and nationwide service, USG Water Solutions presents a reliable and comprehensive approach to extending the life of water assets while optimizing operational efficiency and minimizing costs. Their focus on customer-specific solutions rather than one-size-fits-all services ensures tailored support for each client’s unique needs.

For More Information Contact:
Keith Jones keith.jones1@veolia.com or
LaRica Hardin larica.hardin@usgwater.com
USG Water Solutions