Installation of geotechnical instrumentation and automated data acquisition system (Lake Francis Dam, No. 1034-9)

The California Department of Water Resources is initiating minor repairs and alterations at Lake Francis Dam, State Dam No. 1034-9, with a focus on installing geotechnical instrumentation and an automated data acquisition system. The scope includes the deployment of six piezometers to monitor subsurface water pressure and the integration of a fully automated system to collect, transmit, and store real-time geotechnical data, enhancing the dam’s long-term safety monitoring capabilities. All work will be conducted under the direct supervision of the Department of Water Resources to ensure compliance with state standards and dam safety protocols. The project is forecasted to be released on June 30, 2025, and will be performed at the dam’s location in California. Chris A. Tracy, Project Engineer, serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and can be reached via email or phone. While specific procurement details such as solicitation numbers or set-aside classifications are not yet defined, the project is managed under the agency’s infrastructure maintenance and safety improvement initiatives, with the primary objective of strengthening monitoring infrastructure to support ongoing dam integrity assessments.