UC San Diego to Conduct FIRO Viability Assessment

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is poised to contract with the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography for up to $1,198,416. Over a two-year term, Scripps will complete the Final Viability Assessment of Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) at Seven Oaks Dam. The agreement will support technical analysis to enhance flood risk management and water supply reliability.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $1,198,416

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

September 2026 to September 2028

Renewal date

2028-09-30

Renewal

Agreement amount is capped at $1,198,416 with a defined project schedule from September 2026 to September 2028; no explicit renewal or extension options are stated.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Agenda 2026-08-18

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District?

University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography was awarded this professional services contract by San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, as recorded on August 18, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $1,198,416.

How much is the University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography contract with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District worth?

The University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography contract with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is valued at Not to exceed $1,198,416, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Agenda 2026-08-18 (Agenda), dated August 18, 2026 from San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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