Specifications include, but are not limited to: A.Project Management: In addition to oversight of the project, monthly progress reportsmust be produced and provided to the TWDB assigned contract manager no later thanthe 5th business day of each month. Monthly progress reports must outline progressfrom the previous monthly billing cycle per task, percent accomplished per task,projection of tasks to be performed for the next billing cycle, and any issues or concerns.Any issues or concerns must be discussed directly with the TWDB-assigned contractmanager as soon as possible. At a minimum, TWDB staff expects to meet with the projectteam at the beginning of the project, when the draft model design is completed, when thedraft transient model is completed, and after the draft final model is completed.Coordination with TWDB staff will be critical throughout the project. Additionalmeetings or teleconferences must be arranged as needed throughout the project.B.Stakeholder Communication: Stakeholder participation is critical to the success of the(GAM) Program and the development of the models. This includes participation from alllevels of the public and private sector including regional water planning groups,groundwater conservation districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TexasParks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Agriculture, water utilities,educational groups, agricultural interests, environmental interests, private landowners,industry, and groundwater consultants. At least two stakeholder meetings must be held:at the beginning of the project and after the final draft deliverables are submitted.Additional stakeholder meetings may be required and will be added per agreement withthe TWDB contract manager.
