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ATTACHMENT B SCOPE OF WORK

Engineering Analysis for Newfoundland Basin Water Augmentation to GSL Introduction The Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner (“GSLCO”) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified Engineering Consultants (“Consultant”) to provide an engineering analysis. This engineering analysis should investigate methods and infrastructure required to augment the Newfoundland Basin and efficiently deliver surface water from the basin to the Great Salt Lake ("GSL") to improve overall lake levels. This analysis should focus on methods to deliver surface water from the east and west portions of the Newfoundland basin to GSL. The methods or structures must be capable of moving large volumes of water across significant distances with various topographic and infrastructure constraints. The methods or structures should be durable and their long-term maintenance should be reasonable in cost. The Consultant must provide a minimum of three options to GSLCO with preliminary cost estimates and other considerations related to the strengths and weaknesses of each method analyzed. Options presented must account for applicable environmental review or regulatory processes. GSLCO, along with several Department of Natural Resources (DNR) subject matter experts, will select one method for the consultant to refine to a minimum 30% engineered design with refined cost estimates. The Consultant must possess the skills to engineer the selected solutions as well as provide cost estimates.

Background The GSL has hit historic low lake levels in the past five years and is currently less than two feet from that historic low lake level. The State of Utah has invested significant funding and efforts to deliver water to GSL as part of a comprehensive strategy to raise lake levels. This effort will also serve to support GSLCO’s Strategic Plan which identifies getting more water to the GSL as a key objective to improving the health of the GSL. As part of this strategy, the State is evaluating the feasibility of utilizing the Newfoundland Basin—a large, relatively isolated depression west of the GSL—to capture and convey seasonally accumulated surface water back into the main GSL water body. Preliminary estimates suggest that between 10,000 to 100,000 acre-feet of water could be delivered each year, with an average of approximately 35,000 acre feet delivered annually as part of this effort. The preliminary analysis and other work products associated with initial estimates and analysis will be made available upon request.

SOQ Format Requirements Executive Summary: The Executive Summary is limited to two pages and should briefly describe the Consultant’s qualifications. This summary should highlight the major features of the Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ). It must indicate any requirements that cannot be met by the Consultant. The reader should be able to determine the essence of the RFSQ by reading the executive summary. Protected information requests should be identified in this section.

Detailed Response: This section should constitute the major portion of the SOQ and must contain at least the following information:

A complete narrative of the Consultant’s assessment of the work to be performed, the Consultant’s ability and approach, and the resources necessary to fulfill the requirements.

This should demonstrate the Consultant’s understanding of the desired overall performance expectations.

A specific response to each of the components of the Scope of Work.

Environmental assessment qualifications.

The SOQ shall not exceed 15 pages in length, using a font no smaller than Times New Roman 12-pt. The Executive Summary will not count in the 15-page limit. The 15-page limit will include any tab pages, separation pages, attachments, brochures, resumes, project experience, pamphlets, etc.

Scope of Work The selected consultant will be responsible for completing all project phases and providing all deliverables included in this scope of work.

Phase One - Engineering Analysis: This engineering analysis should address several management scenarios and consider the topography, sediments, heightened and variable water density, variable flows, remote location, scale of distances, evaporation and salt (halite) formation, and other various conditions preventing water from flowing to GSL or constraining the project. Wherever possible, the use of existing canals and other water conveyance infrastructure should be prioritized. Additionally, the engineering analysis should include cost estimates for maintenance requirements and long-term system management. The Consultant will be responsible for conducting an engineering analysis based on preliminary cost estimates, feasibility, and functionality as described below.

Phase Two - 30% Design: Once GSLCO has selected a preferred method, the Consultant will develop the design (30%) and cost estimate to the extent funding allows.

The State is interested in durable, cost-effective solutions that provide the following:

The system needs to:

Be able to facilitate sustained and variable surface water conveyance from the Newfoundland Basin to the GSL.

Be adjustable in magnitude based on available basin supply and GSL delivery needs, focused on maximizing surface water inflows to GSL.

Be resilient and/or maintainable as it relates to potential clogging from debris, sediment infilling, salt formation, subsidence, and other dynamic impacts.

Function despite the extreme corrosiveness and encrustation associated with hypersaline brines that may be present in the basin. The components will need to be reasonably expected to withstand these impacts.

Operate despite significant elevation changes and distance constraints between the basin and GSL.

Function without large operational cost, e.g., optimizing passive operation where possible.

Be engineered in a manner that directly facilitates flow monitoring or the application of a rating curve to a constructed stage within a reach.

Data GSLCO and DNR intend to make existing resources and data regarding Newfoundland Basin available to the selected Consultant in order to support the development of the 30% design. Resources may include hydrologic data, imagery, and studies.

GSLCO and DNR expect to produce certain data in cooperation with the selected Consultant as part of conducting the engineering analysis. This information is considered to be essential to ensuring GSLCO and DNR staff are able to make fully informed decisions throughout the design process. The selected Consultant will be responsible for incorporating the collection, measurement, and evaluation of this data into their engineering analysis and the 30% design:

An accurate terrain elevation for the project site.

Surface and subsurface characteristics of the project site.

Improved estimates of annual volumetric retention within Newfoundland Basin.

An assessment of the variability of retained volumes over time.

What volume of water can reasonably be expected to reach Great Salt Lake through the implementation of this solution in an average year, if any.

Compliance The selected Consultant will be required to meet with GSLCO personnel and other DNR subject matter experts no later than two (2) weeks after award of the contract for a kick-off meeting. At that time, the Consultant will provide GSLCO and DNR personnel with a detailed plan to conduct the engineering alternative analysis and a timeline for presenting findings to GSLCO. After GSLCO has selected the preferred method, the Consultant should develop a cost proposal and design the selected solution(s) to the extent funding is available. It is the goal of GSLCO that the proposed solution(s) should have a cost estimate and 30% engineered design. The design and cost estimates will be used to seek funding and regulatory approval for the project.

Projected Timeline These dates are subject to change.

12/7/2026- Award of Contract 12/14/2026- Project kickoff.

Schedule regular coordination and update meetings with GSLCO and DNR personnel detailing progress of Scope of Work items, including work performed over the past period, and the work plan for the next period including plans to meet project milestones.

02/26/2026 - Engineering and construction cost estimates for selected solution(s).

Present alternatives to GSLCO/DNR Final engineering alternative analysis should be submitted to GSLCO no later than 04/01/2026.

This timeline and schedule may be adjusted through mutual agreement between GSLCO and the Consultant.

Project Deliverables After receiving feedback from GSLCO, the Consultant shall deliver a report that contains the final cost estimate and engineer drawings of the selected solution(s) to the extent funding allows for 30% or more design. The report should include all documents and analysis conducted throughout the contract, including the initial alternatives analysis, recommendations, cost estimates and conclusions. The report may be delivered in an electronic file format.

Evaluation of Proposals All Proposals received will be reviewed by an evaluation committee and scored according to the evaluation criteria in the table below. Each of the evaluation criteria below has been given a number of points based on its relative value of importance.

The criteria and each associated point value (1000 points total) are as follows:

1. Approach/Methodology (200 points possible): Grasp of project requirements. Well-developed proposal that demonstrates technical proficiency and experience in meeting proposed Scope of Work. Proposal does not exceed 15 pages.

2. Qualifications of Consultant, including any Subconsultants (250 points possible): Detailed description of qualifications. Specific experience related to Scope of Work. Include any performance ratings earned through completing similar work if available.

3. Demonstrated Knowledge (250 points possible): Consultant demonstrates thorough understanding of the key issues and challenges for the engineering alternatives analysis and final design.

4. Work Schedule (150 points possible): Development of work elements, time frames, and technical approach to complete the Scope of Work.

5. Scheduling of Availability of Personnel (150 points possible): Key personnel and team members are available and committed to the project.