Bakerville Sediment and Flood Risk Reduction Analysis and Design

The Clear Creek Watershed & Forest Health Partnership is seeking a consulting firm to conduct the Bakerville Sediment and Flood Risk Reduction Analysis and Design project in Clear Creek County, Colorado. The procurement involves a comprehensive stream restoration feasibility analysis for a one-mile stretch of Clear Creek east of Bakerville, focusing on creating flood refugia, improving floodplain connectivity, and mitigating wildfire and post-fire flooding risks. Key deliverables include site assessments, low-impact stream restoration design alternatives, environmental evaluations, and a final report detailing potential solutions such as beaver habitat expansion, simulated ponding structures, anchored debris, revegetation, and step-pools. The project requires securing landowner access agreements, conducting environmental assessments, and performing public outreach to gather stakeholder input. Critical dates include a pre-bid site visit on May 10, 2024, proposal submissions due by May 24, 2024, at 5:00 pm MST, and a projected notice of award on June 7, 2024. Evaluation criteria will likely emphasize firm qualifications, technical expertise in watershed restoration, and experience with similar environmental projects.

The Request for Proposals does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents, though it suggests a preference for firms with strong local partnerships and environmental restoration experience. The project is funded through the Colorado Water Conservation Board's Wildfire Ready Watersheds Program and Water Resilience and Watershed grant, with a maximum budget of $60,000. The project will require coordination with multiple stakeholders, including Clear Creek County, US Forest Service, Colorado Department of Transportation, and Trout Unlimited. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, General Liability Insurance (bodily injury up to $1,000,000 per occurrence), and Auto Insurance. Proposing firms are permitted to submit a 15-page proposal with one additional 11x17 inch page, and multi-firm responses are encouraged to ensure comprehensive coverage of the project's technical requirements. The project aims to address environmental challenges such as magnesium chloride impacts on trees and water quality, with a target completion date of September 2025.