Lake Ewauna Wetland Restoration Project RFP *****Note This Is Not A County Project*****

Description

****NOTE**** THIS IS NOT A KLAMATH COUNTY PROJECT INVITATION, INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION Proposals for the Lake Ewauna Wetland Restoration Project will be received via email by Mark Johnson () at the Klamath Watershed Partnership (KWP), until 5:00 pm PDT on August 12, 2026, at which time Proposals will be opened privately. Proposals not received by the indicated time will not be opened. The work consists of, but is not limited to, the following items: Levee stabilization: Stabilize approximately 3,400 ft of eroding levee over 19 sites. Task includes work area isolation; importing and placing approximately 3,600 cy of 3”-minus rock, 2,000 cy of Class 100 riprap, 320 cy of topsoil, and installing 2,600 dormant willow stakes.  Approximately 15,000 square yards of geotextile fabric will be installed as a separation barrier between native soils and placed rock. Levees will also be raised to specified elevations and surfaced with approximately 500 cy of decomposed granite pathway for recreational access post-construction. Wetland grading: Complete work area isolation and site dewatering; balanced cut-fill grading; harvest, stockpile, placement, and machine compaction of upper 18” of topsoil over graded surfaces at design depths of 0 to 3.5 ft (approximately 36 acres); and placement of 10 large wood structures for habitat logs. Low ground pressure grading equipment necessary. Design digital elevation models will be provided to the selected Contractor to facilitate project implementation. The in-water work period established for this project is November 1st to February 1st, a waiver will be requested so that construction may begin on September 1st, or once all permits are in hand. The preferred final completion of the project is on or before December 31, 2026, although the project may continue into 2027. The project shall be completed by December 31, 2027. All Proposals shall be submitted as described in these documents and on the Proposal Form provided.  No Proposal for a construction contract shall be received or considered unless the Proposer is registered with the Oregon Contractors Board as required by ORS Chapter 701. The contractor, and all subcontractors, must have a public works bond filed with the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) prior to starting work on the Project unless exempt.