Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Operation & Maintenance invites qualified firms with extensive background in technical support for agricultural production monitoring to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The successful applicant will support DWR and Participating Districts by estimating rice crop yield loss due to cold water effects. The results of the study shall be published in an annual Field Season Report (FSR). The FSR shall be reviewed and approved by the Technical Panel (TP) as outlined in the 2008 Settlement Agreement. Annually, the Contractor shall update the Settlement Agreement Implementation Plan (SAIP) as directed by the TP as required to improve estimation and reporting techniques. Contractor shall serve as the Technical Advisor for implementation of the SAIP, shall participate in Advisory Group meetings as required and shall provide project management and technical expertise to the TP for the duration of the contract.