The Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC) hereby issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 2024-01-IUWG-UCRC to conduct an analysis of irrigation efficiency at the field and canal scale in Emery County, Utah. For this Project, we seek to contract with a College/University, Research Institute, or Non-Profit that can sponsor a post-doctoral researcher. We will consider other academic candidates on a case-by-case basis. This work will involve the Colorado River Authority of Utah (CRAU) and UCRC staff and will contribute to technical efforts being undertaken by the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. This work will focus on estimating and verifying changes in on-farm water use as well as riparian and incidental use in Emery County, Utah with the goal of supporting water management objectives in Utah and across the Upper Colorado River Basin.
All proposals must be submitted by 12 P.M. Mountain Time, January 17th, 2025, via email to Alyx Richards, Programs Coordinator, at arichards@ucrcommission.com. The RFP number and title should be used in the subject line. By submitting a Proposal for the requested services, each Offeror represents that their Proposal is in compliance with the regulations and requirements referenced within this RFP.
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