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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP 2026-011

FOR

RESTORATION IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES

Solicitation Date: April 6, 2026

Proposals Due Date: May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM (MT)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

II.1 Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District

II.2 Municipal Subdistrict

III. PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

III.1 Request for Proposals

III.2 Proposal Questions

III.3 Proposal Documents

IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES

IV.1 Schedule

IV.2 Contract Term

V. CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL

V.1 Qualifications and Experience

V.2 Project Team

V.3 Project Approach

V.4 Project Schedule

V.5 Project References

V.6 Respondent’s Cost Proposal

V.7 Contractual Terms

V.8 Confidentiality and Public Disclosure

V.9 Modification or Withdrawal of Proposals

V.10 Conflicts of Interest

VI. EVALUATION PROCEDURE

VI.1 Interviews

VII. AWARD OF CONTRACT

VIII. RIGHTS OF NORTHERN WATER

IX. Attachment A – Timetable

X. Attachment B – Scope of Services

XI. Attachment C – Cost Proposal

XII. Attachment D – Northern Water Facilities Map

XIII. Attachment E – Proposal Contact Information and Acknowledgement

XIV. Attachment F – Draft Agreement

XV. Attachment G – Acknowledgement of Contract

XVI. Attachment H – Sample Certificate of Insurance

XVII. Exhibit A – Site Assessment and Conceptual Design Memo

XVIII. Exhibit B – GIS Data Standards

XVIII.1 Metadata Standards

XVIII.2 Map Standards

I. INTRODUCTION

The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern Water) is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced Restoration Implementation firms (“Respondents”) to perform a range of services to improve water quality and fire resiliency. This project is intended to stabilize stream channel conditions, restore native riparian vegetation, reduce erosion and sediment loading, and enhance overall watershed resilience within the South Supply Creek corridor.

II. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Northern Water is headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado (approximately 40 miles north of Denver) and has more than 195 full-time staff members engaged in the operations, engineering, environmental, financial, and administrative functions of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District and the Municipal Subdistrict. Most staff work out of Northern Water’s headquarters in Berthoud with some out of Northern Water’s Willow Creek Campus in Granby, Colorado.

II.1 NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Northern Water is a political subdivision and a quasi-municipal corporation of the state of Colorado created by decree of the District Court of Weld County, Colorado, on September 20, 1937, pursuant to the Water Conservancy Act. The Water Conservancy Act empowers Northern Water, or any duly created subdistrict to acquire water; to obtain rights-of-way for certain water works; to contract with the United States or otherwise; to provide for construction of water facilities; to assume contractual or bonded indebtedness; to administer, operate, and maintain physical works; to conserve, control, allocate, and distribute water supplies for supplemental use; and to derive the revenues needed to accomplish its purposes.

As authorized under the Water Conservancy Act, Northern Water has created four water activity enterprises:

• Southern Water Supply Project (SWSP) Water Activity Enterprise

• Pleasant Valley Pipeline (PVP) Water Activity Enterprise

• Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) Water Activity Enterprise

• Hydropower Water Activity Enterprise

Northern Water was created to contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to build the Colorado-Big Thompson Project (C-BT Project). The C-BT Project provides supplemental water to irrigate more than 615,000 acres of farm and ranch land and more than 1.1 million people in eight Northeastern Colorado counties. Northern Water also engages in water management and planning https://www.northernwater.org/deliver-water/canals-pipelines-and-outlets/southern-water-supply-project https://www.northernwater.org/deliver-water/canals-pipelines-and-outlets/pleasant-valley-pipeline https://www.northernwater.org/deliver-water/plan-for-the-future/northern-integrated-supply-project https://www.northernwater.org/deliver-water/plan-for-the-future/northern-integrated-supply-project https://www.northernwater.org/deliver-water/hydropower activities for the purpose of meeting present and future water supply needs of water users within its boundaries.

The majority of C-BT Project water comes from mountain snowmelt in the upper Colorado River basin west of the Continental Divide. Northern Water delivers on average 210,000 acre-feet of untreated water each year to the South Platte River Basin. The C-BT Project was constructed and is mostly owned by the United States through Reclamation. Northern Water owns the portions of the C-BT Project downstream of Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake. Northern Water and Reclamation jointly operate and maintain the C-BT Project.

II.2 MUNICIPAL SUBDISTRICT

The Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Subdistrict) is a separate political subdivision and quasi municipal corporation of the State and was created by decree of the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on July 6, 1970. It was organized in 1970 for the principal purpose of developing a water supply for use by six (6) Front Range communities. Today the Subdistrict provides a water supply to 17 public entities.

As authorized under the Water Conservancy Act, the Subdistrict has created two water activity enterprises:

• Windy Gap Project Water Activity Enterprise

• Windy Gap Firming Project Water Activity Enterprise

Today the organization continues on its early mission of collecting water west of the Continental Divide and delivering it to Northeastern Colorado for agricultural, municipal, domestic, industrial, and environmental uses. In addition to the current and future projects driving day-to-day operations, Northern Water also provides regional leadership through water efficiency programs, data collection and delivery, source water protection, and interagency cooperation.

For additional information about Northern Water and the Municipal Subdistrict, visit www.northernwater.org/.

III. PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

III.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

This RFP process will be conducted solely via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing (RMEPS) website.

Respondents interested in submitting a proposal may obtain the RFP documents through the RMEPS website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com, then click on Vendor Login or Vendor Registration, as https://www.northernwater.org/deliver-water/windy-gap-project https://www.northernwater.org/deliver-water/plan-for-the-future/chimney-hollow-reservoir-project http://www.northernwater.org/ https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com/ applicable). Any information about this RFP received from any other source cannot be validated as accurate or complete. Respondents are encouraged to register with RMEPS to be able to download all pertinent documents and submit the proposal. All related documents and any subsequent addenda will be posted to RMEPS.

Electronic Proposals for the Northern Water Restoration Implementation Services RFP will be received from interested Respondents through the RMEPS system no later than Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM (MT). Submit one, single electronic file (PDF) of the Proposal (not to exceed 20 pages, excluding individual resumes) through RMEPS. If you have any problems with downloading your file on the RMEPS site, you can contact RMEPS Support Team at 800-835-4603, option #2 or email e-procurementsupport@bidnet.com. Please note this is an electronic lock box so late bids will not be accepted. Please allow plenty of time for your download prior to the deadline. Please allow plenty of time for your download prior to the deadline. Referenced in Timetable (Attachment A).

If the version of the Proposal submitted to RMEPS was redacted to exclude confidential information, Respondent shall submit an unredacted version of the Proposal via RMEPS with the filename appropriately labeled for the unredacted version. Respondents’ electronic, unredacted version of the Proposal will be considered the record copy.

The electronic copy must be received by the Proposal due date and time. If a Respondent’s electronic submission is submitted late, the electronic copy will not be accepted into RMEPS and will not be opened.

III.2 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS

Respondents may not contact any Northern Water officials or staff, except Procurement, prior to the proposal opening. Any contact with personnel outside of Procurement may result in disqualification.

Each Respondent, before submitting its Restoration Implementation Services Proposal, shall become fully informed as to the extent and character of work required. All questions must be submitted in writing regarding the Proposal via RMEPS electronic requests received after the deadline will not be considered.

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All questions and associated answers and any other document changes will be sent out via RMEPS in the form of an addendum. All Addendums will become part of the contract documents. Northern Water will not provide or be responsible for oral clarification.

Deadline for Proposal Questions: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM (MT) Addendum Issue Date (if needed): Friday, April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM (MT) mailto:e-procurementsupport@bidnet.com http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado

Each Respondent, before submitting its proposal, should become fully informed as to the extent and character of work required. All questions must be submitted in writing regarding the Proposal via RMEPS electronic requests received after the deadline will not be considered.

All questions and associated answers and any other document changes will be sent out via RMEPS in the form of an addendum. All Addendums will become part of the contract documents. Northern Water will not provide or be responsible for oral clarification.

Respondents may NOT contact any Northern Water officials or staff other than Procurement prior to the Proposal opening. All questions must be received by Friday, April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM (MT), and all questions MUST be submitted in writing through the www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado.

Any necessary Addendum will be posted on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website.

Respondents are responsible for checking the RMEPS to make sure that they are fully aware of all “Response to Questions” and Addenda which may be issued.

III.3 PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

To assist Respondents in responding to this RFP, the following documents are incorporated into this RFP by reference (collectively, the “Proposal Documents”):

• Attachment A – Timetable

• Attachment B – Scope of Work

• Attachment C – Cost Proposal - Required submittal

• Attachment D – Northern Water Facilities Map

• Attachment E – Proposal Contact Information and Acknowledgment – Required submittal

• Attachment F – Draft Agreement

• Attachment G – Acknowledgement of Contract – Required submittal

• Attachment H – Sample Certificate of Insurance

• Exhibit A – Site Assessment and Conceptual Design Memo

• Exhibit B – GIS Data Standards

Respondents must include Attachments E and G, as well as a separate Cost Proposal (Attachment C), with their proposal submission. These documents are required and will not be counted toward the proposal page limit.

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IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Northern Water is undertaking implementation of the South Supply Creek Restoration Project, on United States Forest Service (USFS) lands within the East Troublesome Fire burn scar in Grand County, Colorado (see Figure 1 in Appendix A). The burn scar has significantly degraded hydrological function, channel morphology, sediment transport dynamics, and wetland and riparian vegetation communities within the Supply Creek watershed. In response, Northern Water seeks to implement a low-tech process-based restoration project, designed by Anabranch Solutions, on South Supply Creek. Implementation of this project will improve water quality and fire resiliency. This scope of work establishes the framework for initial site visits, project construction/implementation, as-built creation and adaptive management.

Work will be conducted in a manner that avoids impacts to sensitive environmental resources and complies with all applicable environmental regulations and USFS policies. A more detailed scope of services is attached hereto as (Attachment B).

IV.1 SCHEDULE

The work under this Proposal is anticipated to commence on July 6, 2026, and be completed by September 30, 2026. The Respondent shall prepare a project schedule that identifies the timing of each task, including key milestones and, to the extent practicable, the relationships between tasks.

IV.2 CONTRACT TERM

Northern Water will enter an agreement with the selected Respondent, and a Purchase Order will be created for the project based on the Cost Proposal. The duration of this agreement will be one year.

Northern Water may elect to renew this agreement for up to four (4) additional one-year terms by providing written notice of renewal to the Respondent at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current term of the agreement. The selected firm has the option to not extend the agreement by providing a written notice at least 45 days prior to the agreement’s expiration date.

V. CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL

Respondent shall submit a Proposal in one, single electronic file (PDF) and it is not to exceed 20 pages, excluding individual resumes and the section concerning contractual terms. Individual resumes are limited to two pages each. Failure to adhere to these requirements may render the proposal unresponsive.

Proposers are encouraged, but not required, to provide one (1) redacted .pdf proposal, excluding any information that is not subject to disclosure under the Colorado Open Records Act (“CORA”), or additional information, see Section VI.8, “Confidentiality and Public Disclosure,” on page 11 of this RFP. If you do choose to submit a redacted version of your proposal, then you will be uploading two (2) files into Bidnet. If we do not receive a redacted copy, the proposer’s original copy will be used to satisfy public records requests.

V.1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

This section of the proposal should summarize the Respondent’s recent experience performing related work. Respondents may include a maximum of five (5) projects completed within the last five (5) years.

For each related project, provide the following information:

a. Name of client.

b. Name and current contact information of primary client contact.

c. Date pertinent work was completed.

d. Specific role of the Respondent on this project.

e. Office location having primary responsibility.

f. Name of project manager(s).

g. Initial contract amount and initial completion date.

h. Final contract amount and final completion date.

i. Involvement of staff proposed for Northern Water’s project.

Information on projects completed by the Respondent that did not actively involve members of the proposed project team should be minimized. The above clients will be considered references by Northern Water. Northern Water will check references of any Respondent considered a finalist for this project.

V.2 PROJECT TEAM

Propose a project team including Respondent staff and sub-Respondents. A diagram depicting the team organization shall be provided. The resumes should emphasize recent experience of the project team and should include the following information:

a. Geographic location of office to which the individual is normally assigned.

b. Proposed responsibility and function on the study team.

c. Estimated percentage of time and duration assigned to this project.

d. Background, relevant experience, and education.

V.3 PROJECT APPROACH

Demonstrate an understanding of the Restoration Implementation work and present an overall summary of the Respondent determines is necessary to accomplish the goals of Northern Water for the requested services for the project.

Respondents shall provide a description of how they plan to complete these services (i.e., the proposed approach), including any recommended changes or additions to the Scope of Services. Respondents shall also identify any proposed strategies informed by their unique insights, capabilities, or perspectives. The Project Approach must clearly demonstrate how it meets the goals of the project, including the Respondent’s ability to adhere to project schedules.

V.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE

Demonstrate an understanding of the work and present an overall summary of what the Respondent determines is necessary to accomplish the goals and schedule of the project.

V.5 PROJECT REFERENCES

This section of the proposal should summarize the recent project experience of the Respondent performing related work with similar sized clients and how these experiences can help you in your possible assistance in Northern Water’s Restoration Implementation work.

Respondents may include a maximum of five (5) projects completed within the past five (5) years that demonstrate experience in restoration implementation work or related services. For each project, the following information shall be provided:

a. Name of client.

b. Name and current contact information of primary client contact.

c. Date project was completed or if it is ongoing.

d. Specific role of the engineering consulting firm on this project.

e. Name(s) of the project lead(s) assigned to the project.

f. Initial contract amount.

g. Proposed staff involvement for Northern Water and related projects.

V.6 RESPONDENT’S COST PROPOSAL

Although cost will not be the primary factor in selection, Respondents must complete Attachment C, providing all standard published hourly rates for team members and any other direct or variable costs that may be charged under the Contract. Failure to provide this information will render your proposal as non-responsive.

V.7 CONTRACTUAL TERMS

Included with this request for proposals is the Draft Agreement (Attachment F), including the Insurance Requirements and sample Certificate of Insurance (Attachment H) representing the required validation of the types of insurance and their limits that Northern Water intends to use to contract the services to the selected Respondent. Respondents are required to review the draft agreement and indicate on the Acknowledgement of the Northern Water Contract (Attachment G) whether or not the contractual terms are acceptable. If revisions to the contractual terms are considered necessary, then Respondents must provide suggested revisions to the contractual terms with a description of their merits as part of the proposal. Exceptions to contractual terms will be considered as part of the evaluation process. Any exceptions not noted as part of your proposal will not be negotiable during the contract finalization.

V.8 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

Once submitted, the Proposals, any RFP Comments, and any other information, materials, or data provided by Respondents: (1) will become the property of Northern Water; (2) may not be returned to Proposers; and (3) will be subject to the Colorado Open Records Act (Colorado Revised Statutes § 24- 72-201 et. seq., hereinafter referred to as “CORA”). Northern Water will disclose all such materials in response to a CORA request unless the Respondent also submits, at the time of the initial Proposal, a redacted version of the materials for disclosure and a page-by-page justification for each redaction pursuant to CORA. In the event of threatened or actual litigation regarding the redactions, the Respondent shall be responsible for the defense of the redactions and any costs or other financial impact to Northern Water relating to the threatened or actual litigation. Northern Water reserves the right to require the Respondent to make a deposit with Northern Water to cover its anticipated costs relating to any dispute regarding the disclosure of the materials, and to disclose the materials if the deposit is not provided.

If a Respondent believes that any portion of its Proposal contains information that it believes is not subject to disclosure under CORA, the Respondent shall:

• Clearly mark all confidential information as such in its Respondent and identify each page and section which has been marked on a summary page; and

• Include a statement justifying Respondent’s determination that the identified information is protected and why such information, upon request, should not be disclosed pursuant to CORA.

In the event of a request to Northern Water for the disclosure of documents prepared or provided by the Respondent, Northern Water will promptly advise the Respondent of such request in order to give Respondent the opportunity to object to the disclosure of any material it may consider exempt from disclosure. However, Northern Water retains full discretion to disclose any materials it deems necessary in response to a CORA request, including materials marked as confidential by Respondent. Respondent waives any claim against Northern Water based on such disclosure. In the event of the filing of a lawsuit to compel disclosure, Northern Water will tender all such material to the court for judicial determination of the issue, and Respondent agrees it will either:

• Intervene in such lawsuit and oppose disclosure of the materials; or

• Waive any claim of privilege or confidentiality.

If Respondent chooses to intervene in such lawsuit and opposes disclosure of any materials, Respondent agrees to defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless Northern Water, its officers, agents, and employees, from any claims, damages, expenses, loss, or costs arising out of Respondent’s intervention and/or opposition to disclosure.

V.9 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS

Respondents may modify or withdraw previously submitted Proposals at any time prior to the Proposal due date. Requests for modification or withdrawal of a submitted Proposal shall be in writing and shall be signed in the same manner as required for the Proposal. Upon receipt of such a request, the entire Proposal will be returned to the Respondent and not considered unless resubmitted by the due date and time. Respondents may also submit an amendment to a previously submitted Proposal in a sealed envelope to be opened at the same time as the Proposal provided the change is submitted prior to the Proposal due date.

No Proposal may be withdrawn after the Proposal due date for a period of 150 calendar days thereafter.

Proposals may not be modified after submittal unless requested by Northern Water.

V.10 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Respondents shall fully disclose to Northern Water all known or potential conflicts of interest that could influence or appear to influence the Respondent’s judgment or performance of the work. This includes, without limitation, all relationships with excluded parties and any financial interest Respondent may have that relates to the work, including compensation Respondent has received or expects to receive from entities other than Northern Water related to the work.

VI. EVALUATION PROCEDURE

Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and scored by a Northern Water Evaluation Committee of three or more personnel. This will be a selection process designed to identify the “best fit” of Northern Water and the Respondent, taking into consideration a variety of criteria including but not limited to the following:

1. Qualifications and experience (20 points)

2. Project team (10 points)

3. Project approach (20 points)

4. Ability to meet project schedule (10 points)

5. Past project references (references may be contacted during the review process) (10 points)

6. Quality of proposal (10 points)

7. Cost Proposal (15 points)

8. Ability to meet Agreement Terms and Insurance Requirements (5 points)

Proposal submittals will be independently evaluated and scored by each Evaluation Committee member based on the criteria outlined above. Each criterion will be scored using the assigned point values, with the maximum points indicating an outstanding rating.

Northern Water will evaluate and score proposals to identify the highest-ranked Respondents.

Respondents with the highest scores will be invited to participate in interviews. The Procurement Officer will compile proposal scores.

VI.1 INTERVIEWS

Interviews may be held at the discretion of Northern Water to assist in the evaluation. Interviews will be separately scored and will be used to clarify Northern Water’s understanding of each Respondent’s Proposal.

The purpose of such Interviews will be to resolve questions and provide clarification related to the Proposals, to meet and become familiar with Respondents’ key project team, to understand the Respondents’ approach, and ability to meet Northern Water’s stated objectives for the Scope of Services.

The Respondent’s proposed Project Manager will be required to attend the interview. Interviews are confidential to each Respondent, and the contents of the Interview will not be discussed with any other Respondent during the procurement period.

Respondent interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2026, at Northern Water’s headquarters in Berthoud, Colorado, or via a virtual meeting. It is strongly recommended that the Respondent keep this day available for a possible Interview.

Final selection will be based on identifying the Respondent that represents the best value and overall fit for providing Restoration Implementation Services. Northern Water will select the Respondent it determines to be most qualified for inclusion on these services based on the evaluation of proposals and, if applicable, the interview process.

VII. AWARD OF CONTRACT

Once the Evaluation Committee has completed evaluations and interviews if necessitated, Northern Water shall notify all Respondents of its selection and the identity of the successful Respondent(s).

The successful Respondent(s) shall agree to complete a contract with Northern Water within 30 days of Notice of Intent to Award, as well as submit a Certificate of Insurance in compliance with the insurance requirements. If the contract is not completed and signed within 30 days, Northern Water reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated Respondent.

VIII. RIGHTS OF NORTHERN WATER

Northern Water reserves, holds and may exercise, at its sole discretion, the following rights and options regarding this RFP and selection process in accordance with the provisions of applicable law:

1. To determine that any proposal received complies, or fails to comply, with the terms of this RFP.

2. To waive any technical non-conformance with the terms of this RFP.

3. To conduct investigations of any or all the respondents, as Northern Water deems necessary or convenient, to clarify the information provided as part of the RFP, and to request additional information to support the information included in any proposal.

4. To suspend or terminate any portion of or all the selection process described in this RFP at any time (in its sole discretion). If terminated, Northern Water may commence a new selection process or exercise any other rights provided under applicable law without an obligation to the respondents.

5. To eliminate from further consideration any respondent who communicates with Northern Water Board of Directors, or personnel, regarding this RFP other than the sole designated contact person listed herein.

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IX. ATTACHMENT A – TIMETABLE

SCHEDULE DEADLINE

Issue Request for Proposal April 6, 2026

Submittal of questions on RFP April 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (MT)

Deadline to Issue Addendum April 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM (MT)

Proposals Due May 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM (MT)

Interview Invitation (Only if Necessitated) June 5, 2026

Conduct Interviews (Only if Necessitated) June 15, 2026

Select Respondent(s) June 17, 2026

X. ATTACHMENT B – SCOPE OF SERVICES

The project area is located in the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest immediately upstream of USFS Road 120 on South Supply Creek, a tributary to the Colorado River. The project area is in a valley-bottom meadow complex. Generally, the site is characterized by a low gradient main channel with elevation ranges between 9,167 to 9,104 feet. The total project channel reach length is approximately

0.6 mi (see Figure 2 in Appendix A).

The channel is primarily single thread with side channels and/or remanent beaver canals that range between 1 to 2 feet wide that are present in the depression areas. The channel widths range from 3 to 15 feet and bank heights vary from 2 to 8 feet. See Figures 4-6 in Appendix A for typical cross sections.

The site has mixed channel substrates ranging from cobbles to sand.

The Selected Respondent will construct low-tech based processed-based restoration (LTPBR) structures as designed in the attached South Supply Creek Site Assessment & Conceptual Design Memo (Appendix A, dated February 11, 2026) between July 6 through September 30, 2026.

The 45-55 LTPBR structures will be constructed from pre-purchased 3-inch x 6-foot milled wood posts and woody material collected from the project area. Woody material will be placed by hand and posts will be installed with a gas or electric powered post driver. No heavy equipment is permitted. Final structure locations and number will be “field fit” at the time of construction so to best function under current hydrological and geomorphological conditions. Construction oversight by the designer, Anabranch Solutions will be required. Respondents must have experience working in environmentally sensitive areas on federal lands.

A. Initial Site Visits & Pre-Construction

Before implementing the design, the Respondent shall conduct field visits with Northern Water and Anabranch Solutions to finalize the placement and logistics of the Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration (LTPBR) structures.

1. Structure Staking & Refinement: Field-verify the locations for approximately forty-five (45) to fifty-five (55) proposed structures, adjusting for site-specific factors such as wood availability, sediment dynamics, and floodplain width.

2. Logistics: Identify and mark staging areas and access routes as outlined in the design.

3. Material Sourcing: The Respondent shall collaborate with Northern Water and the USFS to identify final native wood harvest locations in the project vicinity. Tree cutting activities on USFS lands must avoid ground disturbance. The Respondent shall visit Northern Water’s Miller Hereford Ranch to identify feasible areas for willow harvest.

4. Finalize structure types based on the proximity and availability of native woody materials. The Respondent shall visit Northern Water’s Miller Hereford Ranch to identify feasible areas for willow harvest.

5. Environmental Protection: The Respondent shall work with Northern Water and ERO to flag environmentally sensitive areas for avoidance.

B. Project Construction & Implementation

The Respondent shall install a mix of beaver mimicry structures and Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) across three (3) reaches to meet geomorphic and hydrologic objectives.

1. Reach 1 Implementation:

a. Install ten (10) to twelve (12) PALS in confined sections to increase hydraulic diversity.

b. Install six (6) to eight (8) Beaver Mimicry Structures in the lower half to force overbank ponding and wet existing side channels.

2. Reach 2 Implementation:

a. Install sixteen (16) to twenty (20) Beaver Mimicry Structures intermixed with six (6) to eight (8) PALS.

b. Target areas downstream of headcuts to reduce head and prevent further upstream migration by forcing backwater.

3. Reach 3 Implementation:

a. Install (12) to fourteen (14) Beaver Mimicry Structures and (8) to ten (10) PALS.

b. Situating structures to force water into historical side channels and create deep-water habitat for potential beaver occupancy.

4. Post-Construction

a. Respondent shall repair/revegetate any disturbed areas (if any) according to USFS specifications

5. Construction Specifications:

a. Beaver Mimicry Structures: Always channel-spanning; must use woody material and sediment or sod mats to reduce porosity and form an upstream pond. See Appendix A for detailed specs.

b. PALS: Can be channel-spanning, bank-attached, or mid-channel; constructed using untreated wooden posts and various woody materials without requiring sediment. See Appendix A for detailed specs.

C. As-Built Documentation

Following construction, the Respondent shall document the final state of the project to serve as a baseline for future monitoring.

1. Inventory & Mapping: Create a final map showing the precise GPS coordinates and type (Beaver Mimicry or PALS) of every installed structure.

2. Structure Dimensions: Record final dimensions for all structures.

3. Visual Documentation: Establish fixed photo points at each reach to document initial hydraulic responses, such as increased lateral connectivity and floodplain inundation.

D. Adaptive Management

Per Northern Water and USFS post-construction monitoring recommendations, repair or modify structures. Please assume replacement of ten (10) structures for this proposal.

E. General Requirements and Assumptions

The following requirements and assumptions apply across all project areas and phases of this scope:

1. All field work shall be conducted in accordance with applicable safety protocols for post-fire landscape conditions, including hazard tree assessments and burn scar terrain hazards.

2. Access to project areas within United States Forest Service jurisdiction shall be coordinated in advance and consistent with applicable land use requirements.

3. Applicable environmental regulations governing work in and around waters of the United States, including wetlands and streams, shall be observed throughout all field activities.

4. All personnel conducting field work shall possess appropriate qualifications in stream restoration implementation.

5. Northern Water shall be copied on all substantive agency communications and shall be provided advance notice prior to any agency meetings or site visits.

6. Low-tech process-based restoration design approaches shall be consistent with current peer-reviewed guidance and best practices as applicable to semi-arid and montane riparian systems.

7. The scope of work described herein represents the construction/implementation phase only.

XI. ATTACHMENT C – COST PROPOSAL

Respondents shall submit unit pricing for the items listed below. Payment will be based on actual quantities installed, completed, or authorized by Northern Water.

A. Pre-Construction & Site Preparation Item No.

Description Unit Estimated Quantity

Unit Price Total

A1 Mobilization / Demobilization LS 1 $ $ A2 Field Coordination Meetings / Site Visits DAY 3 $ $ A3 Structure Staking & Layout EA 50 $ $ A4 Access & Staging Area Preparation LS 1 $ $ A5 Environmental Flagging / Resource Protection LS 1 $ $

Subtotal A: $_____________________

B. Material Procurement & Handling Item No.

Description Unit Estimated Quantity

Unit Price Total

B1 Native Wood Harvesting (USFS; no ground disturbance)

DAY 3 $ $

B2 Willow Harvesting & Transport DAY 3 $ $ B3 Material Transport (on-site distribution) DAY 5 $ $

Subtotal B: $______________________

C. Structure Installation Item No.

Description Unit Estimated Quantity

Unit Price Total

C1 Beaver Mimicry Structure Installation (channel-spanning)

EA 38 $ $

C2 Post-Assisted Log Structure (PALS) Installation EA 27 $ $ C3 Additional Woody Material Placement (if directed) CY TBD $ $ C4 Equipment (Operator + Equipment) DAY TBD $ $ C5 Labor Crew (3–5-person crew) DAY TBD $ $

Subtotal C: $_____________________

D. Site Restoration

No.

Description Unit Estimated Quantity

Unit Price Total

D1 Disturbance Repair / Regrading LS 1 $ $ D2 Revegetation (seeding, willow staking, etc.) LS 1 $ $

Subtotal D: $_____________________

E. As-Built Documentation

No.

Description Unit Estimated Quantity

Unit Price Total

E1 GPS Survey of Installed Structures EA 65 $ $ E2 As-Built Mapping & Deliverables LS 1 $ $ E3 Photo Documentation (per reach) EA 3 $ $

Subtotal E: $_____________________

F. Adaptive Management (Allowance) Item No.

Description Unit Estimated Quantity

Unit Price Total

F1 Structure Repair / Replacement EA 10 $ $ F2 Follow-Up Site Visit DAY 2 $ $

Subtotal F: $___________________________

XII. Total Bid Summary

Category Total Subtotal A $ Subtotal B $ Subtotal C $ Subtotal D $ Subtotal E $ Subtotal F $ Total Not-to-Exceed (Estimated) $

Pricing & Payment Notes

1. Quantities shown are estimates; actual payment will be based on measured quantities or authorized work completed.

2. Unit prices shall remain firm for the contract duration unless otherwise specified in the Contract.

3. Northern Water reserves the right to increase, decrease, or eliminate quantities without altering unit prices.

4. Work under Adaptive Management items shall be performed only upon written authorization.

5. Respondents shall clearly state any assumptions related to access, staging, material availability, or seasonal constraints.

6. Optional or additional services not listed above shall be priced separately and clearly identified.

XII. ATTACHMENT D – NORTHERN WATER FACILITIES MAP

XIII. ATTACHMENT E – PROPOSAL CONTACT INFORMATION AND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Respondent hereby acknowledges receipt of Northern Water’s Request for Proposal and acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms, conditions and other provisions set forth in the RFP. Additionally, Respondent hereby makes the following representations to Northern Water:

a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of the Respondent’s knowledge and belief.

b. Respondent commits that it is able to meet the terms provided in this proposal.

c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 90 days from the date hereof.

d. Respondent further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.

e. Respondent also agrees to complete a contract with Northern Water within 30 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days, Northern Water reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated firm.

Firm Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Physical Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Firm FEIN: _______________________________________________________________________

Name of Authorized Agent of Firm: ____________________________________________________

Signature of Authorized Agent: ________________________________________________________

Authorized Agent Title:______________________________________________________________

Authorized Agent Email Address:______________________________________________________

Primary Contact for Project: __________________________________________________________

Title: _____________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________ NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT IS TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL. The Respondent must fill out and return this document with the proposal, failure to do so will cause the proposal to be determined as non-responsive.

XIV. ATTACHMENT F – DRAFT AGREEMENT

XV. ATTACHMENT G – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONTRACT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NORTHERN WATER CONTRACT

Vendors must complete this page and include it with their response.

This contract document is Northern Water’s standard Agreement and Insurance Requirements (collectively, the “Northern Water Agreement”) template. Once the solicitation has been awarded and a Certificate of Insurance in compliance with the Insurance Requirements has been submitted, a final Agreement similar to this will be sent for your signature.

You should conduct any legal review of contract terms (including review by an insurance agent or risk manager consultation) prior to submission of your response. Your proposal must identify all your objections to the terms or conditions in the Agreement, if any, including the reason for your objections to each term and your requested changes.

By submitting a response to the Solicitation, you acknowledge that you accept all Terms and Conditions of the Northern Water Agreement that you do not object to in your proposal.

Please check one and return with your response:

⃣ I accept the Northern Water Agreement and have no changes.

⃣ I have attached a redlined version with questions, comments, or suggested changes to the Northern

Water Agreement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you submit suggested modifications, the proposal will be treated as a counteroffer. The decision to reject, accept, or further negotiate the changes requested will be at Northern Water’s discretion and may cause a delay in executing the agreement.

XVI. ATTACHMENT H – SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

XVII. EXHIBIT A – SITE ASSESSMENT AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN MEMO

XVIII. EXHIBIT B – GIS DATA STANDARDS

The contractor is expected to submit all raw data, derived data products, and other supporting materials created or gathered during the work. The contractor must also provide Northern Water with all maps, collected field data (in raw and processed format), and all types of generated spatial data.

• All GIS data shall be delivered projected in the NAD 83 (datum) UTM Zone 13N (WKID = 26913) with units of meters.

• When the use of vertical data is applicable (i.e. when working with elevation data such as digital elevation model (DEM) rasters or producing z-enabled feature classes/shapefiles), all relevant GIS data shall use the NAVD 1988 (WKID: 5703) datum with units of meters.

• When the use of a vertical datum is applicable and necessary (i.e., when working with elevation data such as digital elevation model (DEM) rasters or producing z-enabled feature classes/shapefiles), all relevant GIS data delivered shall use the NAVD 1988 (WKID: 5703) datum with units of meters.

• Vector data shall be supplied to Northern Water in the following format according to Northern Water preferences:

o First preference: An Esri feature class within a file geodatabase (*.gdb) compatible with ArcGIS Pro v3.x (or more recent versions). The metadata for Esri feature classes should be within the file geodatabase and conform to or exceed the metadata requirements described below).

o Second preference: A shapefile within a zipped file (*.zip) containing a shapefile’s various file types (shape information (*.shp)/shape index (*.shx)/projection information (*.prj)/database files (*.dbf) and metadata (*.xml).

• Raster data (when applicable) shall be supplied in a TIFF file format with projection information (geoTIFF) and metadata (*.xml).

• All GIS data products will contain metadata which conforms to the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM) authored by the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) (this includes all shapefiles, feature classes, feature datasets, and raster datasets as described above). At a minimum, the metadata will specify the source, scale, extent, date, and methods (i.e., process steps) for each data product. (See metadata standards below for more information.)

• Coded value and Range domains shall be used where applicable to minimize data-entry error.

• ArcGIS Pro Projects will be included referencing delivered data and ArcPro layouts.

• The horizontal and vertical accuracies of delivered datasets must be measured and recorded when applicable. Specifically, each vector dataset must contain X, Y accuracy values (or ranges) as an attribute for points. If elevation data is included, the vertical accuracy should also be recorded.

• The XY tolerance of a feature dataset will be applied to all the feature classes stored within it.

• Each feature class or shapefile shall have full CSDGM-compliant metadata associated with each file and contain at a minimum the source, scale, date, and methods (i.e., process steps). (See metadata standards below)

• Once editing operations are complete the file geodatabase should be compacted.

• Drone based information:

o If drone imagery (photos/videos) is collected, copies of the raw data should be delivered to Northern Water.

o For geospatial drone imagery and imagery products derived from drone images (“drone geospatial products”), additional information and accuracy measures must be reported.

Specifically, the drone manufacturer and model, the drone-based camera specifics, the imagery collection date, environmental characteristics during flight/capture (weather/wind/precipitation), and the horizontal and vertical accuracies of the imagery and imagery products (where applicable) must be recorded.

o Drone geospatial products should be created with the use of fixed and measurable ground control points (GCPs) sufficient for the project extent and corresponding with the resolution of the final imagery product. The horizontal and vertical accuracy estimates for all GCPs should be reported.

• All final GIS data/metadata and project files shall be delivered in a single zipped folder.

The database shall include all the raw data (spatial, flow, groundwater, special status species, trees, waters, wetlands, concept, and schematic design, vegetation, etc.), which has been corrected and cleaned for accuracy. The raw and processed data shall meet Northern Water GIS data standards. The final zipped folder shall also include a copy of all Final/Approved reports and design map packages (if applicable) produced under this contract.

XVIII.1 METADATA STANDARDS

The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is tasked by Executive Orders to develop procedures and assist in the implementation of a distributed discovery mechanism for national digital geospatial data. The Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM), Version 2, is the current version of the FGDC-authored and endorsed standard for digital geospatial metadata. All metadata for GIS data submitted in project deliverables shall conform to this standard.

A metadata record is a file of information, usually presented as an XML document, which captures the basic characteristics of a data or information resource. Geospatial metadata commonly documents geographic digital data such as Geographic Information System (GIS) files, geospatial databases, and remotely sensed imagery but can also be used to document geospatial resources including data catalogs, mapping applications, data models and related websites. Metadata records include core library catalog elements such as Title, Abstract, and Publication Data; geographic elements such as Geographic Extent https://www.fgdc.gov/metadata/csdgm-standard and Projection Information; and database elements such as Attribute Label Definitions and Attribute Domain Values.

Metadata will include detailed descriptions of creation methods, analysis steps, spatial and attribute description and accuracies, complete data dictionaries, as well as use constraints and any other relevant information that could affect interpretation of applicability of these data for any potential purpose. A metadata template can be provided upon request.

XVIII.2 MAP STANDARDS

Electronic copies of all maps provided in the report deliverable shall be included as *.pdf’s. If there is no report as a part of this contract, electronic copies of all deliverable maps will be included (Inquire with project manager about desire for maps in different file formats (*.png/*.jpg). All *.pdf maps will conform to Colorado American Disability Act guidelines specified in “AA” standards for the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) (Understanding WCAG 2.1 | WAI | W3C). Existing cartographic standards (as specified below) for Northern Water shall be incorporated into all GIS mapping deliverables. The following elements shall be incorporated into all maps:

• Each map will include a north arrow, scale bar, legend, and where applicable, a title. If maps are not a standalone file but rather, a figure in a report or presentation/poster, the map title should be included in the figure caption.

• All functional layers (primary/foreground) represented in the geographic extent must be identified and clearly labeled in the legend (background/ancillary information is not required to be within the map legend or labeled).

• Symbology in the legend should match the symbology in the geographic extent.

• Where applicable, include a set of reference maps (e.g. overview or inset maps with plot locations, cities, major roads).

• Overall documentation should include references citations for each data layer reproduced in the map(s). The originating source of each data layer should be able to be determined and cited when necessary.

https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/