Stream and Gage Explorer Expansion Project

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has issued an Intent to Sole Source procurement for the Stream and Gage Explorer Expansion Project, focusing on enhancing the existing StAGE (Stream and Gage Explorer) application. The project aims to incorporate comprehensive hydrology studies, modeling, and water information produced by the Water Resources Division or its collaborators. Specific deliverables include expanding the web interface and telemetry data infrastructure, with full project execution required by September 2027. The procurement falls under commodity code 1014 for Computing Services - Mid-tier Analysis & Programming. The solicitation opened on January 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM MST and will close on January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST. All questions must be submitted through the Q&A Board by the closing date, and communication regarding the procurement must be directed solely to Contracting Officer Shauna Simpson. Interested vendors are required to provide detailed company information and product/service descriptions through the required questionnaire.

GCS Holdings, Inc., a Montana-based company with over 20 years of experience and an Esri state and local government specialty designation, is being considered for a sole source award based on their prior work with DNRC. The company previously completed phase 1 of the Stream Gage Program in 2022 and has a 10-year history of working with Montana DNRC on various projects. The project budget is set at a maximum of $150,000.00 and must meet all grant funding requirements. Vendors who believe they can provide equivalent products and services must submit written comments through the eMACS procurement system by January 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors with expertise in geospatial information services and hydrology data management. The existing StAGE application will require integration with the expanded system, suggesting a need for technical compatibility and deep understanding of the current infrastructure.