Regional Extreme Precipitation-Frequency Estimation for Nebraska

The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DS2401 for "Regional Extreme Precipitation-Frequency Estimation for Nebraska", seeking a qualified contractor to develop comprehensive precipitation analysis for the state. The project requires developing temporal and spatial patterns for storm types, acquiring and updating climatological data sets, and creating annual exceedance probabilities for extreme precipitation estimates. Key deliverables include producing detailed report documentation, generating a digital database, and developing an interactive web-based tool for public data access. Proposals are due by July 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an intended contract award by August 27, 2024, and a project start date of September 3, 2024. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals across four areas: Corporate Overview (0-30 points), Technical Approach (0-30 points), Project Schedule (0-20 points), and Cost Proposal (0-20 points), totaling 100 possible points. The contract term is nine months, with the potential for extension if mutually agreeable, and NeDNR will require an independent review board to evaluate the project's data, techniques, and results.

This procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Two firms submitted proposals: HDR Engineering, Inc. - Applied Weather Associates and RTI International - MGS Engineering Consultants, with two additional firms (DTN, LLC and North American Weather Consultants) submitting "No Bids". The intent to award letter indicates HDR Engineering Inc. as the selected contractor. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the RFP requires contractors to submit a comprehensive cost proposal with labor hours and fixed hourly rates across up to five labor classifications. The State of Nebraska reserves the right to contract for similar services from other sources, indicating this is not an exclusive contract. Funding for the project will come directly from the State of Nebraska, and the contract is not limited to a specific type of organization, provided the contractor can demonstrate the technical capabilities to complete the complex precipitation-frequency estimation project.