Model Development & Support CalSim Model Logic

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to provide services to support improvements to operational assumptions within the CalSim model and support the Bureau of Reclamation in related operations analysis. The contractor will provide CalSim development support, including exploring perspectives on setting CVP allocation, implementing flexibility in CVP/SWP COA accounting, and examining opportunities to improve model efficiency. The contractor will also provide modeling and training support to Central Valley Operations and the Bay-Delta Office Modeling Division on an as-needed basis. • The contract will be for a base year and four option years. • The contractor will provide fully burdened labor rates for labor categories. • The contractor will provide final models and documentation on all code developed under this contract. • The contractor will determine project schedules jointly with Reclamation and manage resources to meet the schedule. • The contractor will provide deliverables, including summaries of progress meetings, invoices, and progress reports. Some key tasks include: • Project management, meetings, and coordination • Support ongoing needs for CalSim model development • Data management and documentation • Support operations and modeling staff on an as-needed basis