Jefferson County Civicplus #WQ-26-020

Engineering and Permitting Services for Dosewallips River Rocky Brook Reach Habitat Restoration

Jefferson County Public Health (WA) is seeking a qualified engineering firm to design and permit habitat restoration for the Dosewallips River Rocky Brook Reach (River Mile 3.6 to 4.0), upstream of Brinnon, WA. - Government Buyer: - Jefferson County Public Health, Washington - Scope of Work: - Develop preliminary and final construction-ready designs for river habitat restoration - Secure all necessary local, state, and federal permits - Provide civil and structural engineering, surveying, geotechnical engineering, geology, hydrology, hydraulic analysis, and environmental assessments - Key restoration actions include: - Engineered log jams - Side channel excavation - Riparian planting - Floodplain reconnection - Collaborate with Tribes, agencies, and landowners - Conduct public outreach and comply with cultural resources regulations - Funding: - Estimated budget: $200,000 - Funded by Washington State RCO Salmon Recovery Funding Board and matching federal funds from the US EPA - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in river restoration in western Washington - Experience with 2D hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS 6.4.1 or later) - Experience designing engineered log jams and side channel excavation - Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified engineering firms.

Description

Jefferson County, WA is soliciting proposals from multi-disciplinary engineering firms to develop preliminary and final habitat restoration designs and permits for the Rocky Brook Reach of the Dosewallips River (River Mile 3.6 to 4.0). The project aims to restore critical spawning and rearing habitat for Hood Canal summer chum and Puget Sound Chinook salmon. The scope includes civil and structural engineering, surveying, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, hydraulic analysis, environmental assessments, and permitting. The contract duration is from June 1, 2026, to June 1, 2027, with an estimated budget of $200,000 funded by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Salmon Recovery Funding Board.

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