In-Water Work and Streambed Channel Reconstruction

The contract involves reconstructing streambed channels that were impacted by prior road repair activities, with all in-water work strictly confined to the period between August 1 and September 30 to comply with protections for the Northern Spotted Owl. This limitation is critical to avoid disrupting breeding or foraging behaviors during sensitive times of the year. The work is part of an environmental remediation effort under a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid. The North American Industry Classification System code 237310 identifies the work as water resource construction, specifically tied to stream and river restoration. The contract is issued by the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, with performance required in Wenatchee, though exact location details beyond the city are unspecified. Bids must be submitted by August 20, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, providing a narrow window for potential contractors to prepare proposals.