Chippewa and Polk County Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling/Floodplain Mapping

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), acting on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is soliciting qualified vendors to conduct comprehensive floodplain studies in Chippewa and Polk Counties. The procurement involves detailed hydraulic and hydrological modeling, with specific focus on selected streams in Northwestern Wisconsin. Primary deliverables will include precise floodplain mapping, hydraulic assessments, and comprehensive hydrology documentation. The contract is structured for an initial one-year period with a potential six-month extension, with proposals due by November 16, 2022. Vendors must demonstrate significant technical expertise in hydrological modeling, geospatial mapping, and flood risk assessment. Qualified bidders will be expected to provide advanced technical documentation, digital mapping resources, and detailed scientific analysis of flood zone characteristics. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined, the procurement suggests a strong emphasis on technical competence, scientific methodology, and demonstrated experience with FEMA-related flood mapping projects.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity details. The procurement appears open to qualified professional engineering and environmental consulting firms with specialized expertise in hydrological modeling and flood zone mapping. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the contract suggests sophisticated technical requirements that would likely limit competition to firms with advanced geospatial and environmental engineering capabilities. The procurement is specifically focused on Chippewa and Polk Counties, though the posting was also associated with Clark County. No precise budget range or contract value was specified in the available documentation. Interested vendors would need to possess advanced technical capabilities in geospatial mapping, hydraulic modeling, and flood risk assessment, with the ability to produce high-quality, scientifically rigorous documentation suitable for FEMA and WDNR review and implementation.