U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Attention: MP-3810, 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-2711, Sacramento, CA 95825-1898

59 -- LIMNOLOGICAL TEMPERATURE PROFILE MONITORING STATIONS, FOLSOM AND NEW MELONES RESERVOIRS POC Mr. Roderick Hall (916) 989-7279 Limnological Temperature Profile Monitoring Stations -- Folsom and New Melones Reservoirs. The purpose of the monitoring stations is to measure the temperatures throughout the water column of Reclamation reservoirs, in particular Folsom and New Melones Reservoirs. The stations would be permanently located in the reservoirs, function at the full range of reservoir elevations, collect temperature and depth data at 5-foot depth intervals, collect data at preset time intervals and also on command from a remote location, convert depth to mean sea level, and transmit the data to a remote location and ultimately to the California Environmental Data Exchange Center located in Sacramento, California. Reclamation is seeking firms that have existing or can modify existing stations to meet these requirements and/or firms who have the experience to develop and design the stations, build prototypes, and deploy and test the stations. Firms must have knowledge and experience of electronic data transmission technologies; energy sources; corrosion; wind, wave and current forces; and other engineering considerations in an aquatic environment. The estimated amount of this procurement is less than $75,000. The performance period is estimated to be less than 6 months. An RFQ will be issued to contractors considered highly qualified. Contractors interested in submitting their qualifications may contact Mr. Roderick Hall at (916) 989-7279, or e-mail at rhall@mp.usbr.gov, for further information. Firms wishing to be considered for this procurement must submit a concise statement of qualifications and experience by C.O.B August 24, 1998 at the above address. Posted 08/14/98 (W-SN237469). (0226)

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