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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 02, 2007 FBO #2014
SOURCES SOUGHT

56 -- Fish Barrier-Specimen Creek

Notice Date

5/31/2007
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

IMR - YELL - Yellowstone National Park P. O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park WY 82190
 

ZIP Code

82190
 

Solicitation Number

Q1580070310
 

Response Due

6/18/2007
 

Archive Date

5/30/2008
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

Scope of Work per Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Section of Yellowstone National Park LOG HAND CRAFTING AND PLACEMENT TO CONSTRUCT A FISH BARRIER BACKGROUND Artificial fish barriers constructed to prevent the upstream movement of nonnative/hybridized fish species and protect headwater populations of imperiled, native fish species have been used successfully in many locations including several national parks. The structures allow for the isolation and protection of native fishes without depending solely on the presence/use of natural barriers to fish movement (waterfalls). This greatly increases the available options and overall probability of success for native fish restoration projects, in part because the native fish are re-introduced into previously occupied waters within the historical range of the species. It also ensures that historically fishless waters, usually located above waterfalls (and outside of the historical range of the species), are not the only habitats available to managers considering native fish restoration projects. This method, at present, represents the best available technology for preventing invasion by nonnative/hybridized fishes into a restoration area, especially one that is located in a remote, backcountry location. In instances where native cutthroat trout are immediately threatened by nonnative fish species, research has shown that isolation by artificial barrier construction may be the only alternative. SITE LOCATION The site chosen for construction of the fish barrier is located in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, within the East Fork Specimen Creek watershed. The site is located in a relatively steep, timbered canyon approximately 3 miles east of the Specimen Creek Trailhead and approximately ? mile from the nearest park trail. The Specimen Creek trailhead is located along Highway 191 near mile marker 26, north of West Yellowstone, Gallatin County, Montana. WORK DETAILS In order to complete the East Fork Specimen Creek fish barrier project National Park Service fisheries staff require the assistance of a contractor that specializes in designing and constructing log structures. The fish barrier will be a 1.8 m (6 feet) in height, artificial waterfall built within the creek channel and designed to completely impede upstream fish movement. The structure will span the entire width of the creek bed (approximately 18 ft at the site) behind (upstream of) large, existing boulders, and will be anchored on each end into the stream bank. The overall width of the structure will be approximately 8.2 m (26.9 ft) wide (floodprone width of the channel). The structure will be constructed in such a way that its thickness will be a width of two logs side-by-side, and approximately 1 m (3.3 feet) thickness. The logs will be handcrafted to fit within the stream channel and among existing rock boulders in such a way that no gaps exist that would allow fish to pass through the structure. Logs for the construction will be cut from the surrounding area and prepared on site. Crews from the National Park Service and the Montana Conservation Corps will be on-site to assist in felling, moving, and preparing the logs. Unnatural materials such as log screws, rebar, redi-rod, steel, cable, and mortar (cement mixed with sand) would also be used to tie the structure together and anchor into the stream bank. The NPS will procure and supply the required materials for constructing the barrier. During the barrier construction, NPS and MCC crews will dewater the stream channel via an above-ground diversion channel built from local deadfall and lined with waterproof material. Although a majority of flow will be diverted from the channel, it is likely that at least some water flow will remain within the channel in the location for barrier construction. Contractor must consider costs of transportation, housing, meals, and other expenses when scoping this project, as these will not be provided by the NPS. EXPERTISE REQUIRED The contractor will need expertise in the selection, preparation and handcrafting of raw logs using only chain saws or hand tools. The contractor will need expertise in the shaping of logs to fit within an irregular space, such as a rock-boulder creek bed. The contractor will need expertise in the placement of handcrafted logs similar to what would occur during the construction of a custom log home. The contractor will need expertise in methods used to assemble handcrafted logs and properly tie together to ensure structural integrity of the fish barrier. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The contractor must be physically able to hike in steep terrain off-trail while carrying chain saws and other heavy (> 50 pounds) of gear. No mechanization will be allowed to access the barrier site or the primitive camp site. WORK RESTRICTIONS The fish barrier is being constructed within Yellowstone National Park and a proposed wilderness area. According to an already completed Environmental Assessment for the project, the structure is to be built of mostly native materials (logs and rocks) using a minimal amount of mechanization. Use of chainsaws is allowed. The handcrafted logs will be tied together using unnatural materials such as log screws, rebar, redi-rod, steel, cable, and mortar. No mechanization is allowed to access the barrier site, approximately 3 miles east of the Specimen Creek trailhead. Chainsaws and other gear must be packed in to the barrier site, and may remain at the site for the duration of the project. Stock may be used to transport gear to a point along the pack trail near the barrier site. However, stock must be immediately returned to the trailhead. Resource damage is a serious concern and there are no areas near the barrier site suitable for tying or otherwise holding stock for any extended period of time. Contractors and other crews cannot camp at the barrier site. However, if the contractor crew consists of only 2-3 individuals (expected contractor crew size), an option exists for them to camp with NPS and MCC crews involved with the project at park service camp site WC-3, located along the pack trail 2 miles east of Highway 191, and approximately 1 mile from the barrier site. If this option is taken, the contractors must follow guidance by NPS and MCC crews for low impact, primitive camping at site WC-3, and must follow all park rules regarding backcountry camping available at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/backcountrytripplanner.htm. Stock cannot be held at the campsite at any time. TIMELINE The contractor will be on site beginning 20 August 2007 and remain for two ten-day periods. The periods will be August 20th - 29th and September 4th - 13th. The daily work schedule at the barrier site will be 7am - 5 pm with additional hours as required. The work may occur during periods of inclement weather. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The contractor will report to the NPS fisheries biologist on site. The contractor will work in collaboration with NPS and MCC crew members on site to complete the project. The contractor will lead efforts to select, handcraft, place, and secure logs. The contractor will mentor and guide NPS and MCC crew members in the process of selecting, handcrafting, placing, and securing logs to construct the fish barrier. LIABILITY Structural integrity of the fish barrier is ultimately the responsibility of the NPS, which has created the conceptual design for the project. Although the NPS is relying on the contractor for technical expertise, liability associated with any failure of the barrier in the future lies solely with Yellowstone National park. Images will be provided upon calling Contract Specialist. Image 1. Location of the Specimen Creek watershed in northwestern Yellowstone National Park and location of the site for placement of the in-stream fish barrier. Image 2. East Fork Specimen Creek at the location for installation of a barrier to upstream migration of nonnative/hybridized fish species. Image 3. Example of a fish barrier constructed in Crater Lake National Park. Image 4. Conceptual design of fish barrier, looking upstream. Image 5. Conceptual design of fish barrier, aerial view. Image 6. Conceptual design of fish barrier, cross-section view. Image 7. Conceptual design of fish barrier, details of securing logs. Image 8. Conceptual design of fish barrier, details of securing logs. PARK CONTACT is Traudel Haney, Contract Specialist via email trudy_haney@nps.gov or phone.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: EF Specimen Creek, Idaho/Wyoming - Yellowstone Natl Pk - Reference the Scope of Work -

Zip Code: 821900168

Country: United States of America
 

Record

SN01306699-W 20070602/070531221406 (fbodaily.com)
 

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