California eProcure #74A1775

Salton Sea West Flood Resilience Study – Consulting Services Solicitation

Caltrans is seeking consulting services for the Salton Sea West Flood Resilience Study, targeting flood and washout impacts along Routes 78 and 86 in Imperial and Riverside Counties. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, District 11 - Project lead: Sushrey Nepal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is for consulting services - Products/Services Requested: - Strategic planning and management consulting for flood resilience - Comprehensive hydrology and hydraulics analysis (including hydrograph analysis using HEC-HMS and SRH2D floodplain modeling) - Stakeholder and tribal engagement, especially with the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians - Development of climate-resilient adaptation strategies and infrastructure protection plans - Preparation of technical reports, modeling outputs, and presentations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on climate resilience and proactive mitigation of recurring flooding - Inclusion of tribal lands and disadvantaged communities in the study area - Encouragement of participation from certified Small Businesses (SB) and Microbusinesses (MB), with a 25% subcontracting goal - Compliance with California state and federal contracting preferences - No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified; the contract is for a one-time study

Description

This solicitation is for a study located along the west side of the Salton Sea on routes 78 and 86 in Imperial County, extending 10 miles into Riverside. The study aims to address recurring washouts and flooding events caused by increased precipitation, which have led to significant emergency repair costs and infrastructure damage. The project seeks a long-term solution to proactively manage climate impacts, ensuring safety and access for surrounding tribal lands and disadvantaged communities. The work involves management consulting services related to flood resilience.

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