Description
The State of California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks a qualified vendor to design, implement, and provide ongoing technical support for a Real‑Time River Forecasting System based on Delft‑FEWS/CHPS. The effort includes system architecture, installation, configuration of data ingestion pipelines, pilot testing, full production deployment, validation, training of DWR staff, and three‑year maintenance with optional extensions. The work will be performed remotely, with DWR supplying all required data feeds; travel is not funded. Mandatory participation by a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and compliance with extensive certifications are required.
• Design and configure CHPS/Delft‑FEWS for real‑time river forecasting, integrating multiple meteorological and hydrologic data sources.
• Deliver a pilot‑testing phase, full production rollout, system validation, and acceptance documentation.
• Provide ongoing annual maintenance, technical support, and training (initial and refresher) for DWR personnel.
• Meet strict socio‑economic (DVBE) and insurance/compliance requirements, submitting a sealed two‑envelope bid by 23 Nov 2026.