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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Watershed Master Contract for HSPF Modeling and Watershed Services

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking qualified environmental contractors to support statewide watershed projects through a five-year Watershed Master Contract valued at approximately $3.5 million. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) - Procurement Supervisor: Sandy Bowes - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - AQUA TERRA Consultants (modeling guidance) - RESPEC, Inc. (past contract holder) - Tetra Tech Inc. (past contract holder) - Services Requested: - Hydrological Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF) modeling - Tasks: model modification, development, calibration, scenario evaluation, pollutant source assessment, and reporting - Watershed Services - Tasks: watershed analyses, TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) development, WRAPS (Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy) updates, geospatial data management, information storage, visualization, dissemination, pollutant trading analysis, monitoring plan development, field services, and project administration - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must demonstrate expertise in hydrology, geology, climate, land use, aquatic biology, and water quality - Submission of three HSPF watershed models constructed or modified since 2020 - Demonstrated experience with TMDL and watershed projects - Compliance with workforce and equal pay certification - Preference points for Minnesota-based Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged, or Veteran-Owned businesses - Rate escalation limited to a single increase averaging 0.8% annually - Proposals must be submitted via the SWIFT Supplier Portal with multi-factor authentication - Contract Structure: - Multiple contractors may be selected, with separate awards for each service category - Attachments include modeling guidance, sample contracts, and responder declarations - Place of Performance: - State of Minnesota (projects may occur statewide)

Description

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is soliciting proposals from qualified environmental contractors with expertise in hydrology, geology, climate, land use, aquatic biology, and water quality. The contract supports the MPCA's Watershed Division on statewide projects involving hydrological modeling using HSPF, development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) reports, watershed restoration strategies, and data services including geospatial data management. The contract period is five years starting approximately July 1, 2026, with an estimated total value of $3.5 million. Multiple contractors will be selected to provide services under two categories: HSPF modeling and watershed services.

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