Bid guide
How to bid on Brackish Groundwater Production Zone Analysis for the Water Development Board
What the agency is buying
The Texas Water Development Board is seeking a contractor to analyze brackish portions of the Carrizo-Wilcox, Queen City, Sparta, and Yegua aquifers in Central Texas. This project will build on previous studies and propose potential production areas for the Board to consider designating as brackish groundwater production zones.
This contract is estimated to be worth $200,000. It is an opportunity for firms specializing in environmental and hydrological analysis to work with a state agency on critical water resource projects.
Key dates and deadlines
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 07, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 06, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to submit your proposal well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for environmental consulting firms, geological survey companies, and hydrological engineering firms with expertise in groundwater analysis, aquifer studies, and water resource management. Firms with experience in Central Texas geology and brackish water resources will find this particularly relevant.
The project requires analysis based on existing reports, so experience in reviewing and integrating previous scientific studies is beneficial. This falls under the environmental category of government contracting.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents and instructions on how to respond, you need to view the original posting on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). This is solicitation number 580-27-RFP-0003.
Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account. Follow the specific submission instructions provided within the posting to ensure your response is correctly received before the deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's understanding of brackish groundwater systems, particularly within the specified Central Texas aquifers. Highlight any previous experience with similar projects or with the Texas Water Development Board.
Ensure your proposal directly addresses how you will utilize the results of the two mentioned brackish aquifer studies (TWDB Numbered Report 3851 and TWDB Contract Number 1548301855 Report 2). Clearly outline your methodology for analyzing the aquifers and proposing potential production zones. Pay close attention to all requirements listed in the RFP to ensure full compliance.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Water Development Board; the original posting controls.