Raw Water Quality Study for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant

The City of Santa Barbara seeks a qualified consulting team to conduct a comprehensive two‑year raw water quality study for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant. The effort is divided into three phases: (1) review of existing operations and development of a detailed monitoring plan, (2) design, installation, and verification of monitoring equipment, and (3) data collection, analysis, and final reporting. The consultant will provide all technical deliverables, training, and SOPs, while the City’s operator (IDE) will handle day‑to‑day sample collection and equipment operation. • Phase I – Create a Raw Water Quality Sampling & Monitoring Plan covering physical, chemical, and biological parameters (e.g., temperature, TDS, turbidity, algal RFU). • Phase II – Supply installation drawings, equipment specs, SOPs, and conduct operator training; oversee equipment installation by IDE. • Phase III – Collect and analyze data over the study period, issue regular progress reports, and deliver a final technical report with recommendations for long‑term monitoring.