The California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (CSMIP) of the California Geological Survey, Department of Conservation (Department) requires the services of a contractor to interpret and analyze strong-motion data on ground response. As part of its annual Data Interpretation Project, the California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (CSMIP) of the California Geological Survey, Department of Conservation (Department) requires the services of a contractor to interpret and analyze strong-motion data on ground response. The Department intends to award one (1) contract for this RFP. In general, the goal of the CSMIP Data Interpretation Project is to further the understanding of strong ground shaking and the response of buildings and other structures, and to increase the utilization of strong-motion data in improving seismic code provisions, and seismic design practices, and post-earthquake response. Projects funded as part of the CSMIP Data Interpretation Project are unlike many other grants in that CSMIP projects are contracted with requirements and timetables for products, as opposed to more flexible research grants. CSMIP is advised by the Strong Motion Instrumentation Advisory Committee (SMIAC), a committee of the California Seismic Safety Commission.
