Law Enforcement and Security Patrols, Columbia Cascade Area Office, Ephrata Field Office, Ephrata, Washingont

Notice to Extend Services

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Regional Office intends to extend the Ephrata Field Office (EFO), Washington security patrols and law enforcement services for Purchase Order Number R16PC00097 an additional three (3) months in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Reclamation's EFO has security management responsibilities for lands owned or having jurisdictional responsibilities in the state of Washington. Reclamation's authority to administer lands and waters does not include law enforcement authority. However, Reclamation does have authority to establish contracts with local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal regulations as appropriate. Reclamation has found the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to be the only source with full arrest authority to successfully complete the required security patrols and law enforcement services.

The option will be exercised by July 31, 2019.

Responses to this notice can e-mailed to Gwen Boyle at gboyle@usbr.gov.

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