Water Education Theater Program

2026-11-03

DESCRIPTION OF WORK : The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (" IEUA " or “ Agency ”) is accepting electronic proposals through PlanetBids for The Water Education Theater Program to implement and provide a regional water education program SCOPE OF WORK AND SERVICES : The Scope of Work for the Water Education Theater Program shall include , but not be limited to , the following : 1 . Program Description The Inland Empire Utilities Agency ( IEUA ) invites all prospective bidders to submit a proposal to provide services for the administration and implementation of its Water Education Through Theater Program for the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and its retail water agencies , which include the Cities of Chino , Chino Hills , Ontario , Upland , and the Cucamonga Valley Water District , Fontana Water Company , Monte Vista Water District , and West Valley Water District . IEUA is seeking a theater company firm ( the Firm ) to implement and provide a regional water education curriculum that includes behavior - driven , multi - platform in - school water education , branded for the Agency and its retail water agency partners . IEUA is seeking a water program featuring live , interactive , grade - appropriate theater performances that teach environmental awareness , especially on regional water , water conservation , and water - efficient practices students can incorporate into their daily lives . Each participating school will receive live in - school and / or livestreamed performances , printed student and educator educational resources or access to online alternatives , and program educator evaluation forms . Compliance with the California Education and the Environment Initiative ( EEI ) curriculum is desirable . In addition to the services provided above , the Firm will also be responsible for outreach coordination , scheduling eligible schools , and tracking and reporting the number of students and teachers reached through this program , separated by retail agency . The Firm will schedule performances at schools within the Agency ’ s service area only with prior IEUA approval . The Firm ’ s responsibility is to distribute the educational program materials prior to the scheduled service or at the time of the event . On an as - needed basis , IEUA may request the Firm to incorporate additional content into teacher packets . While IEUA will provide the materials for incorporation , the Firm is required to meet the request and incorporate that information into the school information packages . 2 . Responsibilities The Firm must fulfill the following responsibilities : a ) Execute a binding contract with set fees . Program fees need to be delineated by school or by performance . b ) Develop a school campaign theme and program materials annually . c ) Develop grade - appropriate programming and materials . The performance should be at least 30 minutes in length . There should be at least two levels of programming implemented ( i . e ., kindergarten – second grade and third – fifth grade ), and the appropriateness of each level should be justified for the grade level . d ) Develop an educator evaluation form . e ) Adhere to IEUA ’ s established regional and local retail water agency budgets . IEUA will share these with the Firm for each year prior to the program start . The Firm must obtain IEUA approval before scheduling or servicing a school . f ) The Firm shall provide insurance while executing the work required under any contract which may result from submittal of the proposal . g ) Implement program outreach to schools and complete the scheduling of sites . h ) Provide at least two in - school or livestreamed performances . Include student interaction during the performance , appropriate with the grade level of the audience . Close out performance with an overview of the topics discussed , reiterating water conservation and efficiency . Distribute educational materials to students and educators . i ) The Firm shall submit invoices monthly in accordance with the IEUA ’ s invoice format and coordinate with the IEUA Project Manager as needed . j ) Prepare and submit a final Fiscal Year Program Report electronically . The report shall include program - related data ( student reach , educator reach , and performance numbers ) for each site and agency service area , a copy of each item distributed through the program , and a summary of educator evaluations and comments .

California

2026-03-27