RFQ event 233.pdf

Department of Environmental Quality RFQ Event #233

Environmental Modeling Project – Develop a hydrodynamic and temperature model of the Island Park Reservoir and Henry’s Fork River

1. Purpose Department of Environmental Quality is requesting quotes for an environmental modeling project to develop a hydrodynamic and temperature model of the Island Park Reservoir and downstream sections of the Henry’s Fork River, as further detailed below.

The contact for this RFQ is:

Tessa Stevens, Department of Environmental Quality

(208) 373-0473 Email: tessa.stevens@deq.idaho.gov

2. Time lines Quotes Due December 18, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. MT

3. Scope of Work See Exhibit A – Specification

Contractor will coordinate with the Agency contact on the project needs, the project status, and the completion details.

Agency Contact: Alex Bell

(208) 528-2679 Email: alex.bell@deq.idaho.gov

4. Award Basis Award will be made to the responsive responsible vendor with the lowest Total Cost, as provided on Exhibit B, Price Sheet.

5. Response

Enter your Total Cost on Exhibit B, Price Sheet, and fax, e-mail, mail, hand-deliver/courier or submit your quote via IPRO (IPRO LOGIN) so that it is received at the agency prior to the deadline established above.

Quotes submitted by any means other than IPRO must be accompanied by a signed State of Idaho Signature Page.

Quotes must include all Required Submittal Items (See below).

If submitting via IPRO enter your Total Cost on Exhibit B AND in IPRO, and UPLOAD all Required Submittal Items.

List of Attachments Required Submittal Items https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=StateofIdaho%20

Exhibit A – Specifications Exhibit B – Price Sheet State of Idaho Signature Page

Exhibit B – Price Sheet State of Idaho Signature Page (for manual submissions)

Exhibit A

Environmental Modeling Project – Develop a hydrodynamic and temperature model of the Island Park Reservoir and Henry’s Fork River

Scope of Work

The outcome of this work will be two working CE-QUAL-W2 (or equivalent) models for temperature in the Island Park Reservoir and the Henry’s Fork River, downstream of the reservoir. CE-QUAL-W2 is a water quality and hydrodynamic model in 2D (longitudinal-vertical.) Ideally, these models would be integrative, so that changes in the conditions in the reservoir model could be reflected and assessed in the Henry’s Fork model.

These models will be used for the following:

1. Integrated Report and Waterbody assessments: Temperature water quality standards / criteria can be incorporated in the model which will aid in waterbody assessment of the Island Park reservoir assessment unit (AU) and the downstream Henry’s Fork AU. This will allow DEQ to get a baseline of temperature criteria violations, need for waterbody assessment, and understand how the magnitude and frequency of violations occur in different scenarios. This assessment informa�on will go into DEQ’s integrated report. Information about this integrated report can be found at https://www.deq.idaho.gov/ water-quality/surface-water/monitoring-and-assessment/

2. TMDL development: For use in TMDL development, the models will need to be �me variable and able to predict hydrodynamics and temperature dynamics in the reservoir and the Henry’s Fork. The models will be used to develop temperature targets and explore op�ons that would be needed to meet those targets. DEQ will then be able to use this data to develop temperature TMDLs, if needed.

3. Inform decision making: The models will be used to perform model scenarios, in order to evaluate water quality improvement op�ons. The scenarios of interest will be selected by DEQ and Henry’s Fork Founda�on (HFF.)

Reports will need to be produced from this modeling project: A report of the model configuration, and results and a report of the temperature modelling scenarios. A final report on the final model to outline the life of the project, introduction, methods, results, discussion, data used, and a how-to-guide for DEQ and HFF.

Required deliverables will include: A working temperature model for the Island Park Reservoir and 2-3 assessment units of the Henry’s Fork River. To meet the business needs of this project, the vendor will need to work with DEQ and HFF collaboratively for model construction to build a model that best suits the needs of both groups. Regular communication and an ability to adapt as DEQ and HFF will provide much of the fieldwork and needed data to validate and calibrate the model. Regular check ins and updates with the Idaho Falls regional DEQ office and HRR will be required, as will project timelines and schedule with associated data requirements.

Seeking a vendor with experience creating similar types of models, experience with similar waterbodies, demonstrated success and timeliness, and preferably a history with other state or federal agencies.

https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/surface-water/monitoring-and-assessment/

Exhibit B

Environmental Modeling Project – Develop a hydrodynamic and temperature model of the Island Park Reservoir and Henry’s Fork River

Price Sheet

This Price Sheet must be submitted with your quote, whether the submission is manual or electronic through the Idaho eProcurement System (IPRO).

Name of Vendor:

Provide your TOTAL COST for fully burdened services, meeting the specifications outlined in Exhibit A. Your TOTAL COST must be fully burdened to include all costs associated with providing the service meeting the required minimum specifications, including delivery FOB Destination to agency location.

TOTAL COST for Service:$

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