NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE SKAGIT SYSTEMS COOPERATIVE TO CONDUCT A STUDY/FLOWS AND SEDIMENT IN THE SKAGIT RIVER BASIN. Notice of intent to award a contract to the Skagit System Cooperative to conduct study of flows and sediment and scour parameters in the Skagit River Basin and their influence on Chinook salmon egg to fry survival. Study will investigate the flow, sediment and scouring relationships and the resulting Chinook egg to migrant fry survival in the four major hydro regions in the Skagit drainage. Study will involve deploying flow gauges at four sites (four hydrologic regions) in the Skagit River drainage. Whitlock-Vibert egg boxes filled with washed gravel will be used to monitor sediment intrusion. Whiffle-ball type scour monitors will be deployed to measure the rate of gravel depth change. Notice being posted to satisfy FAR Part 5 requirements. No other known sources available to complete the study as cost-effectively as the Skagit System Cooperative. Questions concerning SOL WASC 8-1076 may be directed to Randall Brown at 206-526-6226 or fax 206-526-6025. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimatedvalue of less than $50,000.

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