Big Creek Fish Screen Replacement

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is conducting a limited solicitation (bid number FWP-LS-23-0106) for a contractor to replace a fish screen near Victor, Montana, located in Ravalli County. The project specifically involves replacing an outdated McKay flat panel fish screen with a Pitman chain drive system on Big Creek, designed to prevent fish species like Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout from entering the Brinkerhauf irrigation ditch. Contractors must provide three references for similar work completed within the last five years and thoroughly address each item in the attached Scope of Work. The bid was released on February 16, 2023, with a closing deadline of March 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM MST, and sealed bids will be opened on March 2, 2023, at 1:30 PM MST. Interested contractors must complete all required documentation, including contact information and detailed project approach, and are expected to demonstrate expertise in fish screen installation and environmental conservation techniques.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement does not indicate a predetermined budget amount, suggesting a lump sum service arrangement with payment terms set at Net 30. The project is categorized under commodity codes 3201 (Livestock, Fish & Game - Animals/Fish) and 3213 (Livestock, Fish & Game - Scientific Fish Equipment), which suggests a specialized technical requirement. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Amanda Battin, who can be reached at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276 for potential questions or clarifications. While no incumbent vendors were listed, the solicitation implies a technical complexity that requires contractors with specific environmental and infrastructure installation capabilities in fisheries management.