California eProcure #10220250

Engineering Services for CalSim Model Development and Application

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Modeling Support Office, is seeking engineering firms to provide specialized services for the development and application of CalSim modeling tools. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Modeling Support Office - Scope of Services: - Development, enhancement, and application of CalSim 3, CalLite, CalSimHydro, CS3RimInflow, CS3HIST, and C2VSimCG models - Improvements to WRIMS and IWFM simulation engines - Technical support including debugging, calibration, validation, and documentation - Modeling water use for agriculture, urban, and refuge needs - Simulation of streamflow and surface runoff from rim watersheds and valley floor areas - Support for calibration and validation of CalSim 3 surface and groundwater hydrology - Attendance at Model Technical Team meetings, training, and project management coordination - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory attendance at a virtual pre-SOQ conference - Compliance with new negotiation and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) disclosure requirements - Adherence to non-negotiable contract terms - Up to 12 contracts may be awarded across four development areas - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified engineering firms

Description

The Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Modeling Support Office, is seeking qualified firms to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) for engineering services. The contractor will develop, enhance, and apply CalSim modeling tools including CalSim 3, CalLite, CalSimHydro, CS3RimInflow, and the CalSim 3 Historical Hydrology Model (CS3HIST). The work supports simulation of CVP and SWP system operations and their service areas, including improving the WRIMS simulation engine, modeling water use for agriculture, urban, and refuge needs, simulating streamflow and surface runoff, and supporting calibration and validation of CalSim 3 surface and groundwater hydrology. The contract term is three years with options for two additional one-year amendments.

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