Yuba Gravel Placement

This project is being performed as a requirement of a Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is proposing to continue a gravel augmentation project which involves placement of a heterogeneous mix of gravel and cobble into the lower Yuba River channel below Englebright Dam.

The project area is located on the lower Yuba River downstream of Englebright Dam (Yuba River mile 23.9), Yuba County, California (Plate 1). Gravel augmentation will be confined to the river channel located between Englebright Dam and the junction with Deer Creek. This reach is called the Englebright Dam Reach and it is located in the steep canyon off Highway 20, about 23 miles east of Marysville, California. To access the project area, take Peoria Road off Highway 20 (2 miles downstream of Parks Bar Bridge). Peoria Road merges into Scott Forbes Road to Narrows II powerhouse. Contractor shall be provided access through locked gate near the University of California's Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Total distance from Highway 20 to Narrows II powerhouse: 8 miles.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02. This solicitation is a 100% set aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code is 212321, with a size standard of 500 Employees. The place of performance (i.e., places of delivery/acceptance) is specified in the below performance-work statement (PWS). The FOB Point is destination. The contract will include a one year basic period and four one-year options.

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