Assessment of Chum Salmon spawning ground in the Lower Cowlitz River
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 25-00004
- State
- Washington
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- 70161500 Fauna
- 70101703 Fish production
- 70101704 Fish storage
- 70101803 Fish hatcheries
- 70101805 Fishery by product resources
- 70101902 Ostreiculture
- 70101903 Shellfish culture
- 70101905 Fish farming
- 70101700 Fishery industry and technology
- 70101804 Fish ranches
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- Point of contact
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- Tim Wilson tim.wilson@dfw.wa.gov (360) 902-2528
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About this opportunity
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking a qualified specialist or team to conduct a comprehensive assessment of chum salmon spawning ground habitat in the lower Cowlitz River. This Request for Proposal (RFP 25-00004) requires detailed field reconnaissance to identify and evaluate up to six initial sites, with the goal of selecting four sites for intensive investigation. Key deliverables include reviewing LiDAR and topographical maps, conducting site visits, performing topographic surveys, executing groundwater pump tests, and installing water level monitoring stations. Bidders must possess expertise in conservation biology, geospatial analysis, and natural resource planning, with a minimum requirement of a master's degree in a relevant field. The evaluation criteria will assess approach and methodology (35%), project plan and schedule (30%), proposed staff experience (20%), and cost (10%), with an additional 5% preference for small businesses and veteran-owned businesses. Critical dates include a pre-bid conference on June 16, 2025, proposal submissions due by July 16, 2025, and an anticipated contract award around July 18, 2025, with project work scheduled from July 21, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
The procurement strongly encourages participation from disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned business enterprises, offering a 5% scoring advantage to small businesses and veteran-owned businesses. The RFP emphasizes the importance of demonstrated understanding of traditional ecological knowledge and integration of tribal communities in land management. Total project funding is $155,000, allocated through June 30, 2026, providing a clear budget framework for potential bidders. Respondents must showcase the ability to collaborate with local landowners and integrate complex ecological assessment methodologies. The project spans multiple jurisdictions, including Clark County, Cowlitz County, Lewis County, Skamania County, and several Census-designated places such as Fort Lewis CDP and Clarkston Heights-Vineland CDP. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the contract appears to be a new initiative focused on salmon habitat conservation and assessment in the lower Cowlitz River region.
Opportunity text
The purpose of this Request is to perform field reconnaissance assessing chum salmon spawning ground habitat and potential spawning channel sites in the lower Cowlitz River.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP 25-00004 Cowlitz Chum 30may25.docx | DOCX document |
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