RFQ 10216529 - Hydrologic Dataloggers

The California Department of Water Resources issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 10216529 on April 15, 2026, to procure hydrologic dataloggers, transmitters, and instrumentation for state water resource monitoring operations. The solicitation seeks quotations for four primary deliverables: 30 hydrologic dataloggers (reference model Campbell Scientific CR1000Xe-XT-CC), 18 GOES satellite transmitters (reference model Campbell Scientific Tx-325), 18 GOES satellite transmitter cables (reference model Campbell Scientific 31056), and 40 temperature and relative humidity sensors (reference model Campbell Scientific EE-181). All quoted products must meet or exceed detailed technical specifications, including specific operating temperature ranges, power requirements, measurement capabilities, and compatibility with communication protocols such as PakBus, Modbus, SDI-12, and DNP3, as well as integration with existing GOES transmitters and Loggernet software. The RFQ is categorized as IT Goods and Services within the $100,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 budget range. Vendors must submit written questions by April 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT, with responses provided on April 22, 2026, and final quotations must be received by April 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT via email to Nicole Anderson at Nicole.anderson@water.ca.gov; facsimile submissions are not accepted. Responses must be submitted on official business letterhead with items listed in the specified order.

The procurement is governed by California's General Provisions for Telecommunications and state procurement regulations, which establish comprehensive compliance requirements including extensive data protection aligned with NIST SP 800-53 security standards, encryption protocols, and disaster recovery obligations. Vendors must comply with California and federal laws, including Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations, and are subject to statutory requirements for small business participation, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, child support compliance, drug-free workplace certification, and environmental compliance. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Contract award amounts and funding are contingent on state budget appropriations and subject to termination if sufficient funds are not made available by the California Legislature or applicable federal sources. The final award value will fall within the $100,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 range specified for this IT Goods and Services procurement category.