3-RQS 560 2655 034 Jordanelle Reservoir Fish Habitats Posting.pdf

Scope of Work for Contract #JF26-74 Attachment :

Introduction This project aims to create and improve habitats within portions of Jordanelle Reservoir. Using various artificial PVC-type structures, we plan to increase habitat in the Provo River arm of, Jordanelle Reservoir to improve angler catch rates and provide habitat for both larval and adult fishes.

Background Performing this work stems from a recent angler survey (Creel Survey) that highlighted angler frustrations with the lack of fish habitat. Additionally, recent fisheries surveys have shown decreasing Yellow Perch numbers, an important forage fish, along with worsening size structure of small mouth Bass. Recent mapping and surveying of the water bodies have shown that there is minimal deep water habitat for both Larval and adult fish to live and grow during seasonal draw downs. Improving this habitat allows larval fish tv survive in safe places and recruit to the system, while also providing adult fish with areas to hunt and feed.

Scope of Work Our objective is to strategically place these artificial habitat structures in highly used and approved areas within the Provo River arm of Jordanelle Reservoir to provide opportunities for both anglers and forage fish recruitment. Biologists rely heavily on natural reproduction to maintain sustainable populations of these fish, which is why habitat enhancement is crucial to supporting it. Additionally, poor growth rates of small mouth Bass indicate a Lack of food available at important early l i f e stages.

Requirements Materials needed are as follows:

1) Artificial Habitat for young of the year fish >4" total Length. Individual structures must be no taller than 40" wizen deployed and be capable of being no less than 7' in width when deployed, have no Less than 50 individual habitat elements per structure, with cover elements arranged generally horizontally for maximum overhead cover. The limbs should be capable of expanding the structure from 72" in width to I02" in width and weigh 60 lbs. when assembled. The structure should require minimal assembly and have the limb material (not including anchoring system) be comprised of a textured, recycled, decay-resistant material suitable for algae growth. Additionally, the limbs should be generally snag-resistant to minimize angler conflict. Limbs should be in a “V" shape to collect sediment and encourage macrophyte growth. Products comparable to Mossback Safe Haven Kit.

2) Artificial Habitat for young of the year fish >4" total length. Individual structures must be no taller than 63" when deployed and be capable of being no less than 9' in width when deployed, have no less than 80 individual habitat elements per structure, with cover elements arranged generally horizontally for maximum overhead cover. The limbs should be capable of expanding the

Scope of Work for Contract #JF26-74 Attachment:

structure from 84” in width to 132" in width and weigh 113 Lbs. when assembled. The structure should require minimal assembly and have the limb material (not including anchoring system) be comprised of a textured, recycled, decay-resistant material suitable for algae growth. Additionally, the limbs should be generally snag-resistant to minimize angler conflict. Limbs should be in a "V" shape to collect sediment and encourage macrophyte growth. Product comparable to Mossback Safe Haven XL Kit.

3) Artificial Habitat for adult fish >8" total length. Individual structures must be no taller than 40" when deployed and be capable of being no Less than 7' in width when deployed, have no less than 27 individual habitat elements per structure, with cover elements arranged generally horizontally for maximum overhead cover. The Limbs should be capable of expanding the structure from 72" in width to 102" in width and weigh 40 lbs. w h e n assembled. The structure should require minimal assembly and have the limb material (not including anchoring system) be comprised of a textured, recycled, decay-resistant material suitable for algae growth. Additionally, the limbs should be generally snag-resistant to minimize angler conflict. limbs should be in a "V" shape Lo collect sediment and encourage macrophyte growth. Product comparable t o Mossback Trophy Tree Kit

4) Artificial Habitat for adult fish >8" total length. Individual structures must be no taller than 63” when deployed and be capable of being no less than 9’ in width when deployed, have no less than 27 individual habitat elements per structure, with cover elements arranged generally horizontally for maximum overhead cover. The limbs should be capable of expanding the structure from 84" in width to 132" in width and weigh 55 lbs. when assembled. The structure should require minimal assembly and have the limb material (not including anchoring system) be comprised of a textured, recycled, decay-resistant material suitable for algae growth. Additionally, the limbs should be generally snag-resistant to minimize angler conflict. limbs should be in a "V" shape to collect sediment and encourage macrophyte growth. Product comparable to Mossback T r o p h y T r e e XL Kit

5) Artificial Habitat for young of the year fish <4" total length. individual structures must be no taller than 23” when deployed and be capable of being no less than 6’ in width when deployed. have no less than 27 individual habitat elements per structure, with cover elements arranged generally horizontally for maximum overhead cover. The limbs should be capable of expanding the structure from 72" in width to 1 02" in width and weigh 32 lbs. when assembled. The structure should require minimal assembly and have the limb material (not including anchoring system) be comprised of a textured, recycled, decay-resistant material suitable for algae growth. Additionally, the limbs should be generally snag-resistant to minimize angler conflict. limbs should be in a "V" shape to collect sediment and encourage macrophyte growth. Product comparable to Mossback Root Wad Kit.

6) Artificial Habitat for young of the year fish <4" total length. Individual structures must be no taller than 20" when deployed and be capable of being no less than 60” in length when deployed, have no Less than 44 individual habitat elements per structure. with cover elements arranged generally horizontally for maximum overhead cover. The limbs should be capable of expanding the structure from 23" in width to 30" in width and weigh 32 lbs. when assembled. The structure should require minimal assembly and have the limb ma1erial (not including anchoring system) be comprised of a textured, recycled, decay-resistant material suitable for algae growth.

Additionally, the limbs should be generally snag-resistant to minimize angler conflict.

Limbs should be in a “V” shape to collect sediment and encourage macrophyte growth.

Product comparable to Mossback Fry Fortress.

Attachment: Scope of Work for Contract #JF26-74

Compliance The vendor should be able to deliver all structures by the requested deadline. All structures should fit the product descriptions above.

Project Deliverables Structures will be placed and mapped by a biologist. Summary information. including a brief report and maps of each waterbody, will be created upon completion of deployment.

Project Timeline Material needs to be purchased and delivered before June 30, 2026. Upon delivery fisheries staff will immediately begin deploying structures in appropriate waterbodies.

Project Budget The total budget is $53,500.00, split across two different funding sources outlined in the RQS. Preference goes to budgets with program numbers E4A060DAM. followed by E265W7403A. Materials are described in "Requirements".

The expected quantity and cost of each type of structure are as follows:

Line Quantity Unit of Measure

Uni! Cost Total Cost Description (30 Characters)

1 20 Each Mossback Safe Haven Kit 2 15 Each Mossback Safe Haven XL Kit 3 20 Each Mossback Trophy Tree Kit 4 35 Each Mossback Trophy Tree XL Kit 5 10 Each Mossback Root Wad Kit 6 15 Each Mossback Fry Fortress

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