Friant Water Authority Millerton Lake Outflow Temperature Management and San Joaquin River Flow Connectivity Special Study RFP 2025
Friant Water AuthorityUtility District · Lindsay, CA- Due
- Jan 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 19, 2025
- Primary contact
- Ian Buck-Macleod
The 30-second brief
Friant Water Authority (FWA) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for professional environmental and engineering consulting services to conduct a special study on Millerton Lake outflow temperature management and San Joaquin River flow connectivity. The study aims to identify and evaluate potential operational and infrastructure strategies to improve temperature management and river connectivity.
Small Working Group meetings and collaborative framework, Study work plan, Screening criteria, Fully developed list of actions and prioritization for evaluation, Initial near-term and long-term categorization of strategies, Compilation of historical meteorological, Temperature, And flow data by reach, Compilation of temperature exceedance and river disconnection events (since 2016), Selection of model platforms and datasets, Including baseline scenarios, Draft Technical memorandum summarizing operational and infrastructure strategies, Modeled performance scenarios, Preliminary impact assessments, Two facilitated technical workshops with stakeholders, Summary of consensus and points of divergence, Pre-decisional summary, Conceptual costs for viable strategies, Matrix of potential funding sources, Final report summarizing technical and stakeholder outcomes, Recommended strategies to prioritize, Implementation roadmap
Technical Understanding and Project Approach (30 points), Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel (20 points), Relevant Project Experience and Past Performance (15 points), Capacity and Resources (15 points), Data Management and QA/QC (5 points), Knowledge of Local Conditions and Project Area (15 points), Professional Integrity and Conflict of Interest Disclosure (pass/fail)
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Summary
Friant Water Authority (FWA) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for professional environmental and engineering consulting services to conduct a special study on Millerton Lake outflow temperature management and San Joaquin River flow connectivity.
The study aims to identify and evaluate potential operational and infrastructure strategies to improve temperature management and river connectivity.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Technical Understanding and Project Approach (30 points), Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel (20 points), Relevant Project Experience and Past Performance (15 points), Capacity and Resources (15 points), Data Management and QA/QC (5 points), Knowledge of Local Conditions and Project Area (15 points), Professional Integrity and Conflict of Interest Disclosure (pass/fail)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
22- Small Working Group meetings and collaborative framework
- Study work plan
- Screening criteria
- Fully developed list of actions and prioritization for evaluation
- Initial near-term and long-term categorization of strategies
- Compilation of historical meteorological
- Temperature
- Flow data by reach
- Compilation of temperature exceedance and river disconnection events (since 2016)
- Selection of model platforms and datasets
- Including baseline scenarios
- Draft Technical memorandum summarizing operational and infrastructure strategies
- Modeled performance scenarios
- Preliminary impact assessments
- Two facilitated technical workshops with stakeholders
- Summary of consensus and points of divergence
- Pre-decisional summary
- Conceptual costs for viable strategies
- Matrix of potential funding sources
- Final report summarizing technical and stakeholder outcomes
- Recommended strategies to prioritize
- Implementation roadmap
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Resumes of key personnel, Project summaries for three (3) similar projects completed in the last five (5) years
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Friant Water Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Ian Buck-Macleod.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Friant Water Authority in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ian Buck-Macleod. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Small Working Group meetings and collaborative framework, Study work plan, Screening criteria, Fully developed list of actions and prioritization for evaluation, Initial near-term and long-term categorization of strategies, Compilation of historical meteorological, Temperature, And flow data by reac. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical Understanding and Project Approach (30 points), Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel (20 points), Relevant Project Experience and Past Performance (15 points), Capacity and Resourc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Friant Water Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Friant Water Authority are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, Friant Water Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Resumes of key personnel, Project summaries for three (3) similar projects completed in the last five (5) years. Review the full document from Friant Water Authority for the complete list.