Raw Water Quality Study Service

The government authority in Santa Barbara, CA needs a vendor to provide raw water quality study services over a two-year contract period. The selected vendor must conduct a raw water quality study to understand the source water entering the desalination plant and its variations over time. The requested scope includes reviewing operations and existing data, developing a monitoring plan, and recommending sampling frequencies. The vendor must also support the installation and testing of monitoring equipment by supplying detailed installation plans, equipment lists, and cost estimates while designing and directing the installation. Additionally, the vendor must compile and publish collected data, verify initial data, recommend modifications, and participate in operational meetings to correlate seawater quality with plant performance. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible for this opportunity, and the work requires onsite performance. The buyer is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget. Interested bidders must submit all questions no later than September 24, 2026.