Native Salmonid Conservation Facility (NSCF) Westslope Cutthroat Trout (WCT) Spawning Matrix and Database Support Project

Seattle City Light is soliciting proposals for a multi-year consultant contract to support and develop the Native Salmonid Conservation Facility (NSCF) database and Spawning Matrix tool. The project focuses on managing fisheries and conservation aquaculture data, including genetic samples and PIT tag codes for Westslope Cutthroat Trout, to satisfy Boundary Dam FERC licensing requirements. The scope of work includes the maintenance, hosting, debugging, and enhancement of the existing database and spawning tools, as well as coordinating server support and data backups. The contract is anticipated to run through December 2030, with an initial two-year term budgeted at 310,980.00 dollars and a total estimated project budget of 421,960.00 dollars. Proposals are due by September 28, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the City of Seattle procurement portal. Qualified consultants must demonstrate at least five years of experience in data management for salmonid conservation in the Pacific Northwest and open-source application development. The selection process follows a best-value business model, evaluating minimum qualifications, a WMBE inclusion plan, and a technical approach. Awarded consultants must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including professional and cyber liability, and may be required to attend on-site meetings at the NSCF site in Usk, Washington. Key personnel are subject to City approval and cannot be replaced without written consent.