Micrometeorological Measurement Data Processing Services

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) is seeking a qualified vendor to produce a high-quality ground truth dataset for evapotranspiration (ET) and consumptive use (CU) modeling through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The contractor will be required to purchase, install, and maintain three eddy covariance systems and additional instruments to measure actual ET, reference ET, and CU across three full growing seasons from March 15 through November 15, starting in 2024. Key deliverables include processing raw data, comparing measured ET and ET reference fractions to satellite-based models, and submitting detailed progress and final reports. The contractor must demonstrate prior experience installing and maintaining eddy covariance systems and processing raw data to obtain quality ET data. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for December 5, 2023, with proposals due by January 9, 2024. The initial contract term is one year, with an anticipated total term of up to four years, and all equipment purchased will become the property of IDWR. The Idaho Division of Purchasing will oversee the solicitation process, and IDWR will provide METRIC model ET data and up to three additional rasterized ET datasets to support the contractor's work.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The RFP appears to be open to qualified vendors with demonstrable technical expertise in micrometeorological measurement and data processing. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the contract requires integration with existing satellite-based ET models and will utilize METRIC model ET data provided by IDWR. Interestingly, the cost proposal document indicates a total fully-burdened cost of $0.00, which may suggest unique funding mechanisms or cost-sharing arrangements. The contractor will be responsible for all equipment purchases, with no administrative fee applied to the resulting contract. Invoices will be submitted quarterly, and the contractor will process data and compare ET measurements across multiple modeling platforms. The contract emphasizes technical capabilities and data processing expertise over specific financial thresholds, indicating a focus on technical qualifications and methodological rigor.