Opportunity
Lake County Civic Plus #261823
Scotts Valley Aquifer Evaluation – Groundwater Monitoring and Modeling Services
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
261823
NAICS
541360, 237110, 237990
This opportunity seeks qualified firms to evaluate groundwater conditions and storage potential in Scotts Valley, Lake County, California. - Government Buyer: - County of Lake, Water Resources Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of up to three shallow (less than 50 feet deep) groundwater monitoring wells - 2-inch diameter, Schedule 40 PVC casing with 0.040-inch machine-cut slots and No. 8 gradation gravel - Collection and analysis of groundwater level and water quality data - Refinement of the Big Valley Integrated Hydrologic Model (BVIHM) to simulate current and future groundwater scenarios - Preparation of technical memoranda, well construction summary reports, and public presentations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All well installation and hydrogeologic work must be performed or supervised by a California Professional Geologist - Strict adherence to proposal formatting and detailed cost breakdowns - Compliance with all relevant state and local regulations, including the State Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) - Proposals must include detailed work plans and demonstrate expertise in hydrogeology and groundwater modeling
Description
The County of Lake is soliciting sealed proposals for a project to evaluate aquifer conditions and storage potential in Scotts Valley, an important agricultural area and municipal water source. The project includes installing shallow monitoring wells, collecting groundwater level and quality data, and refining groundwater flow models, particularly the Big Valley Integrated Hydrologic Model (BVIHM). The goal is to better understand groundwater resources, interactions with Clear Lake and the Big Valley basin, and assess impacts of future pumping scenarios. Proposals must comply with detailed submission requirements and are due by May 6, 2026.