Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) Update

The contract mandates the revision of the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan to strengthen resilience against drought conditions, supply disruptions, and emergency scenarios. Key updates include the development and implementation of tiered shortage response strategies that scale according to water availability levels, ensuring orderly and equitable reductions in water use while prioritizing essential services. The plan must also establish comprehensive public communication protocols to inform residents and stakeholders transparently during water crises, with clear messaging on restrictions, conservation measures, and timelines for implementation. The effort is focused on enhancing preparedness and operational coordination within the Jurupa Community Services District in California, aligning with state water resource management goals. The revision will integrate current scientific data, hydrological projections, and stakeholder input to ensure the updated plan is adaptive and actionable. Work under this subcontract falls under NAICS code 541620, indicating technical consulting services related to environmental management, and is intended to be completed by a contractor with demonstrable expertise in water supply planning and crisis response. The solicitation was posted in June 2026, and performance is expected to occur within the district’s service area under the oversight of California water authorities.