Evaluation of Hydrology & Water Availability 15MR CO River

The State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Colorado Water Conservation Board, seeks a qualified individual or firm to conduct comprehensive hydrologic studies for the 15‑mile reach (15MR) of the Colorado River. The work will evaluate existing flow recommendations from the 1999 Programmatic Biological Opinion, model future water availability through 2050, and produce deliverables that support ESA compliance and endangered‑species recovery. The contractor must have experience with Colorado water rights, hydrology, and StateMod modeling, and will provide a detailed approach, schedule, and cost breakdown. The award will be a single‑source purchase order, with work to begin after award (expected Jan 11 2027) and be completed by Dec 31 2027. • Scope includes data collection, hydrologic analysis, StateMod simulation, and future‑scenario assessment. • Minimum qualifications: Colorado water‑rights experience and StateMod modeling proficiency. • Required deliverables: technical report, data sets, presentation to agency staff, and optional recommendations for future water‑management actions. • Project budget is not disclosed; proposals are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and price. • Submission via Colorado Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) or Google Forms; deadline Nov 18 2026.