Blue River-Little Blue Creek Stream Health Assess

The state of Oklahoma, through the Department of Environmental Quality, is seeking a qualified research university-led team of scientists and professionals with experience in the state to define the scope and conduct the Blue River-Little Blue Creek Stream Health Assessment Study. The selected team will focus on the Little Blue Creek watershed and the Blue River north of Connerville, collecting data and analyzing the physical, chemical, and biological health of these water bodies, as well as identifying stressors impacting aquatic life. The initial contract term is one year with three one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by 1:00 pm CST on 10/28/2024, and the selected respondent will work with the Department over a 4-week period to finalize the scope of work, schedule, budget, and deliverables. The required qualifications include expertise in large-scale field studies within riparian ecosystems, development of study designs using geographic information systems, data quality assurance protocols, technical advisory experience with environmental agencies, analysis of ecological data, and available facilities and equipment.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent provider is not specified. The contract has a not-to-exceed value of $924,000.00, with funding sources and amounts to be established by the Project Request. Bidders must provide hourly rates for various staff categories over a four-year period from 2024 to 2027, and adhere to the Oklahoma State Travel Reimbursement Act for any supplies and travel charges.