CSA 18 Salt and Nutrient Management Plan

The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking qualified engineering and hydrogeological consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Salt and Nutrient Management Plan (SNMP) for the CSA 18 Wastewater Treatment Plant. The three‑year contract will require data collection, analysis of salt and nutrient loads, agronomic uptake calculations, identification of salt contributors, and preparation of technical memoranda and final SNMP documents for submission to the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Deliverables include data request coordination, report outlines, technical memoranda, draft and final SNMPs, monthly progress updates, and a final submission targeted for September 2027. The work emphasizes compliance with effluent limits, protection of groundwater, and alignment with state water quality orders. • Scope: engineering, hydrogeology, water‑quality modeling, regulatory compliance. • Duration: 3‑year contract, with final SNMP due Sep 2027. • Required expertise: wastewater treatment, nutrient removal, salt management, environmental consulting. • Deliverables: data requests, technical memoranda, draft/final reports, monthly updates. • Evaluation criteria: understanding of scope, relevant experience, staff qualifications, familiarity with state procedures, technical ability.