Opportunity

Lake County Civic Plus #261829

Feasibility Study for Adobe Reservoir Modifications to Enhance Water Storage and Stream Flow

Posted

April 08, 2026

Respond By

June 01, 2026

Identifier

261829

NAICS

541330, 541620, 541690

This opportunity involves a feasibility study to assess modifications to the Adobe Reservoir in Lake County, California, with the goal of enhancing water storage, groundwater recharge, and environmental stream flow for the endangered Clear Lake Hitch fish. - Government Buyer: - Lake County Watershed Protection District (County of Lake, Water Resources Program Coordinator) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Feasibility study services including: - Research and monitoring (flow and structural analysis, sediment sampling) - Equipment installation and calibration - Engineering and design (up to 60%-90% completion) - Purchasing supplies and equipment - Community and partner outreach (meetings, educational events) - Water rights facilitation and plan development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Detailed cost proposals for each task - Compliance with local purchasing policies - Collaboration with project partners (County of Lake Water Resources Department, Big Valley Rancheria EPA Department, Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Program Advisory Committee, FlowWest Consulting) - Evaluation based on experience, technical competence, and work plan - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Lake County Administrative Office, Lakeport, CA - 255 N. Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 95453

Description

This solicitation is for sealed proposals to conduct a feasibility study assessing modifications to the Adobe Creek reservoir or dam to enhance surface water storage, groundwater storage, and environmental stream flow. The study aims to determine the viability of increasing the reservoir's storage capacity and improving groundwater recharge and stream flow to support the Clear Lake Hitch species. The selected contractor will perform research, monitoring, engineering design, purchasing of supplies, and community outreach. The project is managed by the Lake County Watershed Protection District with various partners.

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