Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 1 – Review and Update Alt-GSP. Specifications: Conduct thorough review of Zone 7’s 2021 Alt-GSP and DWR’s periodic evaluation (dated June 27, 2024); update, modify, or improve entire Alt-GSP to reflect current data, information, conditions, and comply with DWR Guidance Documents and Best Management Practices (BMPs). Deliverable: Proposed 2026 Alt-GSP report outline.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 2 – Basin Setting Review and Update. Specifications: Conduct a general evaluation and update of the sections listed under “Basin Setting” in the 2021 Alt-GSP.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 2.1 – Update Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model. Specifications: Review and update the hydrogeologic framework based on insights from recently completed groundwater modeling work, such as geophysical investigations (Attachment D), and update the Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model using the Leapfrog 3D Geologic Modeling Software Program (Attachment E). Deliverable: Updated “Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model” section, including updated cross sections along similar traces as presented in the 2021 Alt-GSP.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 2.2 – Groundwater Storage Update. Specifications: Conduct quality control and assurance of available data and information to calculate total basin storage capacity and discrete storage capacity for each subarea; evaluate Zone 7’s current annual storage calculation methods to identify sources of discrepancies; recommend effective and sound method(s) (e.g., using the groundwater model); and calculate discrete basin storage volumes. Deliverables: Technical Memorandum documenting evaluation results and recommended methods; Updated “Groundwater Storage” section in 2026 Alt-GSP.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 2.3 – Groundwater Quality Review. Specifications: Review and update current groundwater quality conditions for regulated constituents and emerging Constituents of Concern (COCs) in terms of SGMA compliance. Deliverable: Updated “Groundwater Quality” section in the 2026 Alt-GSP with an emphasis on discussing current groundwater quality conditions.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 2.4 – Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) & Interconnected Surface Water (ICSW) Evaluation. Specifications: Review available data and verify identification, characterization, and monitoring of “likely GDEs” and “potential ICSW” sites consistent with DWR SGMA guidelines; prepare necessary discussion; review existing studies and data for discussion of verified GDEs and ICSWs sites; and develop necessary management actions in consultation with Zone 7 staff. Deliverables: Updated “Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems” and “Interconnected Surface Water Systems” sections in the 2026 Alt-GSP.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 2.5 – Water Budget Evaluation. Specifications: Perform a thorough review of Zone 7’s current Hydrologic Inventory (water budget); recommend improvements and/or a more effective, sound method for calculating the basin water budget; prepare the basin water budget with an emphasis on reviewing and recalculating indirect calculated components (e.g., stream recharge, Mining Area losses) to improve overall water budget. Deliverables: Collaborative work with Zone 7 staff to identify water budget improvement areas; Technical Memorandum summarizing discussions and recommendations for improved calculations; water budget calculation using an approved method; Update to the “Water Budget Information” section in the 7 Alt-GSP.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 3 – Evaluate Meeting Sustainable Management Criteria. Specifications: Review and evaluate meeting Sustainability Goals and Criteria from the 2021 Alt-GSP for each applicable Sustainability Indicator; if necessary, refine or develop Sustainable Management Criteria (SMCs) in cooperation with Zone 7 staff. Deliverables: Meeting minutes/summaries for SMC review/refinement; Updated “Sustainable Management Criteria” section in the 2026 Alt-GSP including description of updates, modifications, and applied methods.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 4 – Monitoring Network Review. Specifications: Review monitoring networks for each program, evaluate completeness and effectiveness, and identify any monitoring network gaps; address DWR’s corrective action #1 (Attachment C) and ensure consistency with information in DWR’s SGMA Portal Monitoring Network Module. Deliverables: Updated “Monitoring Network” section in the 2026 Alt-GSP, including description, tables, maps for all monitoring programs, and description of significant updates.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 5 – Prepare and Compile Report. Specifications: Compile necessary data and information and prepare the 2026 Five-Year Periodic Evaluation of the Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan (2026 Alt-GSP) for the Livermore Valley Groundwater Basin, incorporating materials from Tasks 1-5 (text, tables, figures, appendices, references). This includes drafting and compiling a working administrative draft, final draft, and the final report for submittal, with revisions based on Zone 7 staff comments. Deliverables: Administrative and final Drafts of the “2026 Five-Year Periodic Evaluation of the Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Livermore Valley Groundwater Basin” Report in MS Word and PDF formats; Materials to support a presentation at a Board meeting; Final report conforming to SGMA Portal upload requirements.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 6 – Support for Upcoming Annual Reports. Specifications: Provide as-needed support services for the Water Year 2026 and 2027 Annual Reports. Support may include drafting report text, tables, and figures; running models; QA/QC of report text, tables, and figures; annual report compilation; and final annual report review and submittals to DWR. Deliverables: 2026 Annual Groundwater Sustainability Report (Administrative and Final Drafts in Word and PDF Formats); 2027 Annual Groundwater Sustainability Report (Administrative and Final Drafts in Word and PDF Formats).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 7 – Data Management and Database Evaluation. Specifications: Evaluate Zone 7’s data management systems related to groundwater management programs; provide recommendations to improve data management structures and workflow efficiency; schedule workshops with Zone 7 staff to identify existing databases, data sources, types, and workflow challenges, with emphasis on Database, Datamart/data copies, and User Interface improvements. Deliverables: Workshop minutes or summaries; Technical Memorandum recommending data management and database improvements/alternatives, implementation schedules, and cost estimates.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 8 – Supplemental Technical Support. Specifications: Provide supplemental analytical or technical services to support Zone 7’s sustainable groundwater management and SGMA compliance, with prior written authorization from Zone 7 (approx. 160 hours). Examples include analytical methods refinement, modeling support, hydrogeologic investigation support, and technical analyses. Deliverable: Technical services to provide necessary support as directed by Zone 7 staff.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Task 9 – Project Management. Specifications: Include routine communications with Zone 7, monthly progress meetings and reporting, and maintenance of overall project budget and schedule. Organize a project kick-off meeting upon notice to proceed to discuss scope of work, project roles/responsibilities, and schedule monthly progress meetings. Deliverables: Project kick-off and monthly progress meetings (agendas and minutes); monthly progress reports; schedule updates as needed.

NAICS Classification

Environmental Consulting Services, Engineering Services, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 16, 2025, and was last updated on December 25, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 23, 2026.

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