U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Attention: MP-3810, 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-2711, Sacramento, CA 95825-1898

B -- DEFINING IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND PREPARING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR RIPARIAN HABITAT RESTORATION SOL 99SP202082 POC Edmund C. Strenge, (916)978-5144 The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting proposals to develop an Implementation Strategy and an Implementation Plan for Riparian Habitat Restoration along this 150-mile stretch of the San Joaquin River, in California. Interested parties are, the Bureau of Reclamation, Friant Water Users Authority, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations, the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and numerous other irrigation districts, federal and state water and land management agencies, state, county and local elected officials and boards. Rural and community participation is critical to the success of the Program, therefore, a proven expertise in working with a diverse public necessary. Proposals should reflect the primary goal of riparian habitat restoration, while integrating recreation, flood management, wildlife benefits and issues, economics, and other matters. Project prioritization and selection criteria based on these and additional goals shall be developed bythe contractor, the Management Team and Action Team during the Implementation Strategy /Vision phase of the study. The project area is divided into five distinct reaches based on the hydrology and development along the river. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: Referencing and incorporating these documents and information will be integral to defining the Implementation Strategy and preparing an Implementation Plan. "Analysis of Physical Processes and Riparian Habitat Potential of the San Joaquin River, Friant Dam to the Merced River", Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc. October 1998. "Draft Evaluation of Opportunities for Riparian Restoration and Open Space Uses, San Joaquin River: Firebaugh to Mendota Dam Corridor", Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc. April 1999. "Historical Riparian Habitat Conditions of the San Joaquin River, Friant Dam to the Merced River", Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc. April 1998. "Topographic and Bathymetric Surveys for the San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to Gravelly Ford (RM 267 to RM 229)", Ayres Associates. April 1999. DELIVERABLES All reports must be provided as a hard copy and on a disc or CD ROM, as appropriate, and formatted for entry on the Bureau of Reclamation's website. All deliverables must be identified in the proposal and must include close coordination with the Management Team and Action Team. The following items must be identified as deliverables in the proposal: -A detailed time line in Microsoft project software (both hard copy and disk) -Implementation Strategy /Vision (within three months of contract execution) -Process Diagram for Implementation Strategy -Public Outreach and Participation Plan -Facilitation and Coordination Plan -List of programs, workshops, technical studies and restoration projects identified and prioritized for 1999 and beyond -Project prioritization and selection criteria -Implementation Plan for Riparian Habitat Restoration (within 1-2 years of contract execution) -All meeting minutes It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded in Fiscal Year 1999, with work beginning immediately after award. The contractor shall demonstrate relevant experience, and the capability to accomplish the above tasks. Interested firms should submit capability statements addressing these issues to the address above within 10 days of the publication of this synopsis. This is not a request for proposals and there is no certainty that an acquisition will result from the information provided above. Posted 07/09/99 (W-SN352504). (0190)

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