This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Bridgeport, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Questions about this RFP are due by 5 pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and must be sent in writing to ebauer@mono.ca.gov. Responses to all questions will be posted online only on the RFP webpage by 5 pm on March 14, 2025. The Consultant will develop an SB-552 compliant DRP that includes the following elements: Drought and Water Shortage Risk Assessment: The County aims to understand pathways and potential impacts of water shortage events on County residents and the environment. The Consultant will utilize publicly available data as well as data provided by the State, County, and other relevant parties. The Consultant will identify potential drought impacts by reviewing records from previous drought periods, where available, and identify areas that are most susceptible to water shortages, including areas with high densities of domestic wells and areas served by state small water systems. The Consultant will investigate both the physical and social vulnerability of these populations through a comprehensive risk assessment approach using the checklists provided in the DWR Guidelines for the Small Community Drought Relief Program. Short-Term Response Actions: In coordination with water stakeholders and water managers, a portfolio of short-term response actions will be established under an interim action plan to address immediate public health and safety needs during a water shortage event. The Consultant will consider and evaluate the feasibility of emergency actions, which may include but are not limited to: Emergency supply agreements between County water suppliers; Emergency interties between neighboring water systems; County-wide policies (e.g., streamlining well construction permits, mandatory conservation measures). Emergency drinking water supplies (e.g., bottled water, fill stations). Additional emergency and interim actions will be considered based on discussions at quarterly Community Drought Relief Task Force meetings. Emergency and interim solutions will be selected based on their implementation feasibility by the County or other identified lead agency. The DRP will include clear triggers and an implementation strategy for each identified solution. Long-Term Mitigation Strategy and Actions: In coordination with water stakeholders and water managers, the Consultant will develop long-term mitigation strategies, including preventive measures, for areas susceptible to drought and water shortage conditions. Long-term mitigation strategies may include but are not limited to: Developing a domestic well drinking water mitigation program in coordination with property owners and local water management agencies; Consolidation of existing water systems and domestic wells; Development of conservation strategies and education for demand reduction; Identification and prioritization of infrastructure projects that provide additional sources of supply; and, Data acquisition and data gap filling. Additional strategies and actions will be considered based on discussions at the Community Drought Relief Task Force meetings and input gathered from outreach and engagement activities. Long-term mitigation strategies will be selected and developed based on their implementation feasibility by identified lead agencies or through County-wide or regional coordination. Implementation Considerations: In this section, the Consultant will create a roadmap to DRP implementation, including: An analysis of local, state, and federal funding sources available to implement the plan; and An analysis of the steps necessary to implement the plan. Coordination between County departments, water suppliers and stakeholders, and other agencies. Submit Draft DRP: Prior to publishing the Final RFP, the Consultant will hold a public workshop during a Drought Relief Task Force meeting to discuss their DRP work and explain the public commenting process. Written quarterly progress reports. Compliance with CCD/DWR Agreement #4600016060. Prepare Findings for Adoption of the DRP: Following the public comment period, Consultant will compile findings and incorporate both public and County comments for the final DRP for the County Board of Supervisors to consider. The final DRP shall be submitted to Mono County by November 17, 2025.