Bureau of Land Management, SC-651B, Denver Federal Center, P.O. Box 25047, Denver, CO 80225-0047

B -- WATER SHED RESTORATION PLAN SOL N651-RFP5-3053 DUE 080495 POC Richard Banks, 303/969-6514. The Bureau of Land Management, Ukiah Distsrict Office, CA, proposes to contract for a Water Shed Restoration Plan. The contractor shall provide a final report which includes a) road construction history and maintenance status of roads in the Bear and Honeydew Creek watersheds, b) evaluation and recommendations for all stream channel crossings and spring areas with high potential for water diversion or sediment yield, c) cursory and detailed maps of significant erosion sites, erosion sources with high potential for sediment delivery which include detailed data describing rehabilitation needs, volume of material needed to remove for rehabilitation, and associated cost estimates. d) recommendations for high restoration priority areas and systematic restoration, within each watershed, e) presentation of potential trade-offs possibly encountered when disturbing sites for restoration work that have currently have significant growth of vegetation. f) report recommendations regarding road maintenance practices which might be altered or improved to lessen watershed impacts from future land use activities. Honeydew Creek and Bear Creek are two of the largest tributaries to the Mattole river located in northwestern California. Bear Creek drains an area of approximately 16,000 acres, Honeydew Creek drains approximately 11,000 acres. The performance period of the contract is approximately eight months. Written request only. See Note 1. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0163)

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