Water Technical Access Portal (WaterTAP) 2.0

Active 0000040529 RFPInformation TechnologyState Water Resources Control Board
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State Water Resources Control Board (California) posted this RFP on Oct 2, 2026. Responses are due Nov 22, 2027. Category: Information Technology. Solicitation number 0000040529.

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General information

Solicitation number
0000040529
Notice type
RFP
Place of performance
California

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Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Category
001Information Technology
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Description

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On behalf of the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), the California Department of Technology seeks proposals from qualified bidders to provide a cloud-based SaaS solution for the Water Technical Access Portal (WaterTAP). These services will include development, design, and implementation of the WaterTAP solution, software licensing and maintenance, and optional post-implementation services.

The WaterTAP solution will replace legacy systems with a configurable, cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that will be an enterprise-level data system which aims to minimize customization and:

  • Address current and future information and business needs,
  • Maintain an overarching architecture to connect existing foundational data systems,
  • Integrate new data systems from disparate spreadsheets to databases currently used, into a single, cohesive system,
  • Streamline information access for internal staff and external stakeholders,
  • Supports data and document submissions, workflow routing, and compliance decision support

The WaterTAP cloud-based SaaS solution will enable SWRCB to be more agile in responding to new legislation and to support California's environmental requirements. It will also create a streamlined user experience, increase efficiency, and create a single system of record for all drinking water reporting. Finally, the WaterTAP cloud-based SaaS solution will also improve access to data for more robust and complete reporting.

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What the bid is for

This Statement of Work (SOW) (hereinafter also referred to as “Agreement” or “Contract” is between the State Water Resources Control Board (hereinafter referred to as the “State Water Board,” “SWRCB,” "DDW," or the “State”) and the Contractor to create the Water Technical Access Portal (WaterTAP) solution. The Contractor agrees to provide fixed-rate deliverable-based services including Development, Design, Implementation (DD&I) of the WaterTAP solution and Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Services as described in this Statement of Work.

A secure system is needed to intake documentation, certifications, compliance forms, and data from public water systems; identify potential compliance issues; support staff and management through compliance evaluations, document generation, and recordkeeping; facilitate data-driven decision-making; and provide automated data publication.

Scope

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all design, development, configuration, testing, integration, coordinating, installation and implementation services, as stated in the Contract. The Contractor shall also be responsible for providing specifications for WaterTAP hardware, software, and services, as applicable. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for supporting all WaterTAP components through the Base Contract Term, including M&O year 1 and any extensions exercised by SWRCB.

This engagement consists of services which must be completed in accordance with this Statement of Work. All services rendered under the Contract are based on fixed-rate deliverables. The Contractor is responsible for completing all deliverables, work products, and all services as detailed in the SOW at the costs provided in *EXHIBIT E: COST WORKBOOK*.

The Contractor must provide all staff necessary to meet the *EXHIBIT C: FUNCTIONAL AND NON-FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS* as set forth in the Contract. At a minimum, the Contractor must provide the Key Staff identified by the State and the Key Staff must perform the responsibilities described.

The Contractor shall provide all work products in Microsoft Office Suite formats. [...] The Contractor shall procure, provide, install, and configure all software licenses and tools necessary for WaterTAP. [...] The Contractor shall design data architectures and processes in WaterTAP to be compliant with State and federal water data standards, existing and expected as specified by the State (system is part of a new federal water data network).

Additional information

Effective upon approval of the California Department of Technology (CDT), Office of Statewide Technology Procurement (OSTP), and SWRCB, the base term of this Contract shall consist of **three (3) years**. During the first twenty-one (21) months of the base term, the Design, Development, and Implementation (DD&I) must be completed. Upon completion of system implementation, a three-month (3-month) system stabilization and full system acceptance period shall occur. Following system acceptance, the remaining twelve (12) months of the base term shall consist of Maintenance and Operations (M&O) services, which shall run concurrently with the system warranty period.

The State, at its sole discretion, may exercise its option to execute up to two (2) additional one-year (1-year) optional extensions to perform Maintenance and Operations (M&O) services for a maximum Contract term of **six (6) years**.

The Contractor shall provide the services described in the Statement of Work (SOW) during normal State business hours, 7:00AM to 5:30PM PST Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.

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  • 1._SWRCB_WaterTAP_REQUEST_FOR_PROPOSAL_(RFP)_10.02.26.pdf
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  • 2._EXHIBIT_A-_STATEMENT_OF_WORK_(SOW)_10.02.26.pdf
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  • 3._SWRCB_WaterTAP_Attachments_and_Exhibits_10.02.26.zip
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