A&E Services, Stream Restoration at Gary Gulch GPA

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is soliciting Statements of Interest (SOI) for Administration/Design/Construction services for a stream restoration project at the Gary Gulch Game Production Area (GPA) in Day County. The procurement seeks a consultant to perform comprehensive site investigations, develop plans and specifications, generate cost estimates, and conduct site inspection and testing for instream habitat restoration. Specific project objectives include creating stream structures such as pools, riffles, and runs, implementing erosion control measures, improving riparian vegetation, and enhancing stream access. Key deliverables include a site investigation report and 30% design concepts due by August 18, 2023, 60% design plans and cost estimate due by November 17, 2023, and final design plans due by January 12, 2024. Interested firms must submit their SOI by 5:00 PM CT on April 28, 2023, and will be evaluated based on criteria including proposed approach and methodology, personnel and sub-consultant qualifications, past performance, availability, and project management techniques. Respondents must demonstrate their qualifications, capabilities, resources, and familiarity with the project locale.

The SOI document does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement requires detailed invoicing with cost breakdowns billed to specific project codes in half-hour increments. The document does not provide a specific budget range or award value for the project. The selected consultant will work closely with SD GFP to develop and implement the stream restoration plans, suggesting a collaborative approach to project execution. Firms interested in responding must thoroughly document their technical capabilities, previous experience with similar environmental restoration projects, and ability to meet the stringent project timeline and deliverable requirements. The procurement appears to be open to qualified engineering, environmental consulting, and landscape architecture firms with expertise in stream and habitat restoration.