RFP II # 10208692 - DWR Feasibility Study

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) II # 10208692 for a comprehensive Feasibility Study focused on potential habitat projects within the Yolo Bypass in the lower Sacramento River Basin. The primary objective is to identify and evaluate sites for habitat restoration that can support Non-Flow Measures under the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program, with a specific emphasis on expanding salmonid spawning and rearing habitats in-channel and on floodplains. Proposers must submit their comprehensive proposals by April 28, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date in August 2025. The contract will have an initial four-year term with an additional one-year option available. The evaluation process will utilize a three-phase approach, scoring proposals across five key criteria: Proposing Team Qualifications (10 points), Site (20 points), Technical Proposal/Proposed Project Design (20 points), Work Plan/Work Schedule (20 points), and Cost Proposal (30 points), with a total possible score of 100 points. Successful proposers must demonstrate expertise in habitat restoration, environmental analysis, and multi-species ecological enhancement strategies.

The RFP includes specific provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, requiring a minimum 3% DVBE involvement and offering potential incentive calculations for meeting or exceeding this threshold. Small businesses are also encouraged to participate in the procurement process. Proposers must comply with various state requirements, including tax delinquency verification, generative AI disclosure, and civil rights laws certification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the feasibility study suggests a significant investment in habitat restoration planning. The project's focus on the Yolo Bypass indicates a complex environmental assessment that will likely require multidisciplinary expertise in hydrology, ecology, fisheries management, and habitat restoration techniques. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide detailed technical proposals that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ecological challenges and restoration opportunities within the Sacramento River Basin ecosystem.