Bureau of Indian Affairs, Portland Area Office, Attn: Contracts & Grants, 911 N.E. 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97232

B -- RELICENSING OF PELTON ROUND BUTTE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT SOL 97-14-9-10 DUE 091097 POC Timothy R. Brown, Contracting Officer, (503) 231-6760. The purpose of this contract to review power system operations and available studies, data and information in connection with the relicensing of the existing Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Project No. 2030. The license applicants will be conducting numerous studies and the associated analysis relative to development of a complete license application. Based upon the review and analysis of the information and data on the project and associated resources the contractor shall identify and/or confirm project caused impact on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Warm Springs, OR. The contractor shall assist the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of the Interior in development of appropriate license conditions and annual charge recommendations pursuant to Section 4(e) and 1O(e) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 797(e) and 803(e), respectively. The contractor shall develop a report addressing the supporting documention for the Section 4(e) conditions and Section 1O(e) annual charges. The contractor shall be available to serve as an expert to assist the Secretary of Interior in the administrative and legal process(es) leading to the issuance of the project license. The study area for the contract will primarily focus on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. However, aspects of the Dischutes River basin above and below the project as well as off-reservation are also included in the study area as project effects to these areas impact the Warm Springs Indian Reservation as well as the utilization of the reservation. The contractors work shall be in support of the Department of Interior's responsibilities to protect the trust rights and resources associated with the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. The information gathered will be used by the United States in the FERC licensing proceedings as well as any associated negotiation or litigation. Section 7(b) of P.L. 93-638, (USC) and 41 CFR 14-1.354 require that preference opportunities in employment and training be given to Indian/Alaska Native individuals and that preference in the award of subcontracts be given to Indian/Alaska Native economic enterprises. Failure by the contractor to submit a plan for doing so prior to award and implement same after award shall be sufficient reason for non-award or termination of contract. (0203)

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