AUSTIN – (June 17, 2010) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved the authorization of the Executive Administrator to negotiate and execute up to four contracts on or before Oct. 15, 2010, for research projects in support of the Groundwater Availability Modeling Program.
On March 18, 2010, the Board authorized staff to
publish a request for statements of qualifications
for groundwater availability modeling related
projects. After receiving 16 statements of
qualifications, TWDB staff evaluated the proposals
based on a set list of criteria.
To view the criteria, please visit
http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/BoardMembers/2010/June/Board/Brd16GAM.pdf.
The following is a list of the four selected applicants who ranked first in their respective project description: INTERA, Inc. for re-visiting and updating the hydrogeologic framework for the northern portion of the Gulf Coast Aquifer System extending from the Brazos River to areas near the Texas border in Louisiana, HydroBio for using remote satellite information and analysis to better quantify groundwater recharge and evapotranspiration in Groundwater Management Area 8, C Tech Development Corporation for developing three-dimensional visual tools representing the aquifers within Texas, and INTERA, Inc. for compiling and scanning aquifer pumping tests for aquifers located in Groundwater Management Area 8 from hard copy data from the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality’s Public Water Supply Program to better understand and constrain aquifers.
Each of the proposed projects is expected to be completed within two years. If contracts cannot be negotiated with the top-ranked candidate, TWDB staff will proceed with contract negotiations with the second-ranked candidate.
The TWDB is the state agency charged with collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional planning and preparing the State Water Plan for the development of the state’s water resources. The TWDB administers cost-effective financial programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.
Contact:
Leslie Anderson,
512-463-7855