Texas DIR/ESBD #580-27-RFP-0003

Consulting Services for Brackish Groundwater Production Zone Analysis in Central Texas Aquifers

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is soliciting consulting services to analyze and evaluate brackish groundwater in Central Texas aquifers. - Government Buyer: - Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Analyze and evaluate brackish portions of the Carrizo-Wilcox, Queen City, Sparta, and Yegua aquifers - Delineate potential production areas for brackish groundwater production zones - Assess long-term production volumes over 30 and 50 years - Develop well exclusion sets and coordinate with stakeholders - Deliverables include GIS shapefiles, modeling files, draft and final technical reports sealed by a licensed professional geoscientist - Project management, monthly progress reports, and at least two stakeholder meetings required - Products/Services Requested: - Technical and scientific consulting services in hydrogeology and GIS - Project management and reporting - Stakeholder engagement and communication - Preparation of technical and GIS deliverables - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in hydrogeology, GIS, and TWDB databases - Adherence to Texas Water Code 16.060 and TWDB reporting/formatting guidelines - Final report must be sealed by a licensed professional geoscientist - Dual CTCD/CTCM certification required - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are mentioned, as this is a request for professional consulting and scientific services.

Description

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is soliciting proposals for a contract to analyze and evaluate brackish portions of the Carrizo-Wilcox, Queen City, Sparta, and Yegua aquifers in Central Texas. This project is based on the results of two completed brackish aquifer studies and aims to propose potential production areas for designation as brackish groundwater production zones. The evaluation will focus on the long-term production potential of slightly and/or moderately saline brackish groundwater within specified counties in Central Texas. Interested bidders must comply with applicable laws and submit their proposals by August 6, 2026.

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