Opportunity
Merced Irrigation District Bonfire #MID-IFB-2026-02
Merced River Salmonid Habitat Restoration Project Above Henderson Park
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
MID-IFB-2026-02
NAICS
237990
This opportunity involves the restoration of approximately 1,500 feet of the Merced River channel to enhance salmonid spawning and rearing habitat: - Government Buyer: - Merced Irrigation District, Water Engineering Department - Project Scope: - Restoration of river channel to improve habitat for spawning, incubation, and juvenile rearing of salmonids - Reconnection of off-channel rearing habitat for juvenile salmonids - Project location: Upstream from Henderson Park, about 1.5 miles east of Snelling, Merced County, CA - Products/Services Requested: - Salmonid habitat restoration services (1,500 feet of river channel) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict in-river work window: June 15 through October 15 - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit - Compliance with prevailing wage laws (Public Works Project) - Supporting documentation includes contract specifications, project plans, environmental permits, and regulatory approvals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice
Description
This project involves restoring approximately 1500 feet of the Merced River channel to improve habitat for spawning and rearing salmon. The restoration aims to rehabilitate salmonid spawning and incubation habitat and reconnect off channel rearing habitat for juvenile salmonids. The work is located upstream from Henderson Park, about 1.5 miles east of Snelling in Merced County. The project budget is $1,509,000 and is subject to prevailing wage laws. All in-river work is restricted to the period from June 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026.