Real-time flood forecasting resiliency model – upper ST. Johns river basin (usjrb) and middle ST. JO

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the District) is seeking qualifications from interested parties for a project to enhance flood forecasting and resilience across the 2,900-square mile region of the Upper and Middle St. Johns River Basins. The objective is to expand an existing operational Upper St. Johns River Basin (USJRB) FloodWise model to create a comprehensive regional flood forecasting model, encompassing the entirety of the Upper and Middle St. Johns River Basins. The model will provide real-time forecasts up to 10 days in advance for flows and stages at both regional and neighborhood scales, and serve as a tool for conducting comprehensive assessments of local and regional flood risks. Responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are due by 2:00 p.m. on July 1, 2024, and the District will evaluate and rank the submittals, with the highest-ranked respondent entering into cost negotiations. The contract term extends to September 30, 2027, and the District's estimated budget for the scope of work is $1,490,200, subject to funding availability from sources such as ad valorem tax revenues, annual appropriations by the Florida Legislature, and appropriations from other agencies or funding sources.

The District reserves the right to adjust the estimated budget, increase or decrease the scope of work, or reject all submittals that exceed the budget estimate. The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The District does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the RFQ does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.