Nutrient Program Consultant

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Walla Walla is soliciting proposals for a Nutrient Program Consultant to provide services supporting the Dworshak Reservoir Nutrient Enhancement Project. The selected contractor will assist the agency in managing the reservoir's nutrient supplementation program, including reviewing data, developing and updating fertilization schedules, recommending improvements, securing laboratory testing, and preparing annual reports and presentations at meetings. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price, with the award being made to the responsible offeror whose proposal provides the best overall value to the government. Proposals are due by March 21, 2022.

The solicitation is set aside for total small business and has a place of performance of Asotin, ID. The main NAICS code is 541620 and PSC code R425. The base period of performance is one year starting April 7, 2022 through April 6, 2023, with four optional one-year extensions. Pricing is fixed firm price. Services include initial data review and prescription table development, monthly water quality monitoring and limnological sampling from April through November, up to five blue-green algae and toxin analyses if blooms occur, an annual report, and an interagency summary meeting.