Engineering and Design Services for Bear Creek Wetland Restoration, Coos County, Oregon

The Bear Creek Water Quality and Fish Access Wetland Improvement Project, led by the Coos Soil and Water Conservation District in Coos County, Oregon, aims to restore approximately 90 acres of historically degraded wetland habitat. The primary focus is on improving water quality and riparian zones to benefit ESA-listed species such as coho and Chinook salmon, steelhead, lamprey, and Western Pond turtles. This effort is part of a broader decade-long strategy targeting ecological restoration within the Lower Coquille Strategic Implementation Area by enhancing hydrologic connectivity and mitigating agricultural impacts. The contract solicits an engineering firm to manage comprehensive restoration planning, encompassing project administration, detailed field surveys, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, the development and evaluation of design alternatives, regulatory permitting support, and preparation of construction-ready documents. The project is scheduled from November 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027, with specific design milestones at defined intervals. Work will be performed on-site at Bear Creek Road, Bandon, OR. Bidders must have experience in riparian restoration, hold appropriate licenses, meet substantial insurance requirements, and submit detailed proposals with schedules and cost estimates. The estimated project value ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000.