Elk River Hatchery New Rearing Ponds

The contract solicitation titled Elk River Hatchery New Rearing Ponds, identified by solicitation number S-63500-00017101, is issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to construct two new concrete rearing ponds at the Elk River Hatchery, with six possible bid alternatives for consideration. The project is aimed at enhancing hatchery operations through improved infrastructure and is open to qualified contractors seeking to submit proposals under the SLED government category. All responses must be submitted by August 4, 2026, at 10:00 PM Pacific Time, with the solicitation posted on June 24, 2026. The place of performance is at the hatchery location in Salem, Oregon, with all work requiring compliance with state and federal regulations governing aquatic resource management and construction practices. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Jake Howard, designated as the Purchaser, and all communications and submissions must adhere to the protocol outlined through the official Oregon Buys portal. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification, indicating it is open to all eligible bidders without preference. Contractors are expected to thoroughly review the bid documents to understand the technical specifications, structural requirements, and potential variants included in the six bid alternatives, as these will influence pricing, scheduling, and compliance evaluations. The contract's success hinges on precise execution, environmental stewardship, and timely delivery to support ongoing salmonid propagation and conservation efforts managed by the Oregon agency.