California Lake County Civic Plus #RFP No. 261829

Feasibility Study for Adobe Reservoir Water Storage and Environmental Enhancement

This opportunity involves a feasibility study for enhancing water storage and environmental flows at Adobe Reservoir in Lake County, California. - Government Buyer: - Lake County Watershed Protection District (County of Lake) - Scope of Work: - Feasibility study to assess modifications to Adobe Creek reservoir or dam - Evaluate potential to increase surface water storage, groundwater recharge, and environmental stream flow - Support recovery of the endangered Clear Lake Hitch - Tasks include: - Background research and data review - Field sampling and monitoring (including installation of monitoring equipment) - Hydraulic modeling and bathymetric surveying - Engineering and design plans (up to 60-90% completion) - Community outreach and engagement with local agencies and property owners - Preparation of water rights packages - Development of a final feasibility plan - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive consulting services for water resource engineering and environmental analysis - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities are specified - Notable Requirements: - Quantification of groundwater storage increases using historical and new data - Robust community engagement and collaboration - Coordination with regulatory agencies and stakeholders - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified consulting firms - Estimated contract value: $225,000 to $250,000

Description

The County of Lake is soliciting sealed proposals for a feasibility study to evaluate the potential modifications to the Adobe Creek reservoir or dam to increase surface water storage, groundwater storage, and environmental stream flow downstream. The study aims to support the habitat of the endangered Clear Lake Hitch by assessing the viability of augmenting storage capacity and flow. The project includes research, monitoring, design plans, community outreach, and collaboration with various local agencies and stakeholders. The estimated budget for this project is between $225,000 and $250,000.

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