PRESOL | R | -This is a Sole Source Procurement to Natural Solutions who is the principal for developing the computer models required to characterize biological effects of the proposed alterntive operations. This is follow-on work.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 19, 2004 FBO #0905
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- -This is a Sole Source Procurement to Natural Solutions who is the principal for developing the computer models required to characterize biological effects of the proposed alterntive operations. This is follow-on work.

Notice Date: 5/17/2004
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Contracting Office: US Army Engineer District, Seattle, ATTN: CENWS-CT, PO Box 3755, Seattle, WA 98124-3755
ZIP Code: 98124-3755
Solicitation Number: W912DW-04-Q-0064
Response Due: 5/18/2004
Archive Date: 7/17/2004
Point of Contact: Patricia Ortiz, 206 764-3516
E-Mail Address: Email your questions to US Army Engineer District, Seattle
(patricia.a.ortiz@usace.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-commercial services prepared in accordance with the format, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Provide Professional Services and Equipment for Computer Simulation of E ffects of VARQ Flood Control on Fisheries Resources in the Kootenai River, Koocanusa Reservoir, Flathead River, and Hungry Horse Reservoir. The contractor will furnish all services, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to conduct the tasks listed below to Seattle District necessary to meet the above-stated objectives within the time frame provided. In performance of this work, the contractor and any subcontractors should rely in part on existing information as provided by the Corp. Meetin gs: The Contractor shall be expected to participate in one kick-off teleconference meeting, followed by monthly teleconferences for progress updates and discussion. Tasks: Tropic responses in Koocanusa and Hungry Horse reservoirs resulting from various da m operation strategies will be analyzed using the quantitative biological models (LRMOD and HRMOD) developed by Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks and Montana State University (Marotz et al 1996); both are public domain computer programs. The models perform da ily simulations using a daily reservoir inflow schedule, plus either a schedule of daily reservoir elevations or daily dam discharges. Additional files mimic flow requirements for Kootenai white sturgeon, bull trout and other species of special concern as called for in the 2000 BiOps. Once the hydrologic mass balance is established, biological productivity (primary through tertiary production) in the reservoirs will be calculated. Model output includes primary productivity, zooplankton production, aquati c insect emergence, terrestrial insect deposition and fish growth (kokanee at Libby; westslope cutthroat at Hungry Horse). Certain aspects of the original model will be updated to simulate current dam operating practices e.g. VARQ flood control, flow augm entation for fish restoration and seasonal limits to dam discharge. Biological productivity in the Kootenai River would be assessed using files of daily dam discharge and water temperature. Discharge hydrographs resulting from alternative dam operating scenarios can be ranked using existing wetted perimeter / discharge rel ationships and comparisons of varial zone area. Mass balance equations in LRMOD estimate Libby Dam discharge, or use file data to calculate river flows at Bonners Ferry. The river model can be reconfigured to simulate the most recent tiered flow strategy for Kootenai white sturgeon, and summertime flow augmentation for bull trout and anadromous fish in the lower Columbia River. Fish operations should be consistent with the 2000 BiOps and clearly defined. Reservoir and river biota would be similarly anal yzed using the Hungry Horse Reservoir Model (HRMOD). The model can be reconfigured to mimic VARQ flood control and summertime flow augmentation for anadromous fish in the lower Columbia River and bull trout. Fish operations should be clearly defined usin g criteria and assumptions contained in hydro-regulation modeling results provided to the contractor. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541690, which is matched to SIC code 8748 . This is for a Base Item, plus 2 optional items.
Place of Performance: Address: US Army Engineer District, Seattle ATTN: CENWS-CT, PO Box 3755 Seattle WA; Zip Code: 98124-3755; Country: US
Record: SN00587238-W 20040519/040517212234 (fbodaily.com)
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R -- -This is a Sole Source Procurement to Natural Solutions who is the principal for developing the computer models required to characterize biological effects of the proposed alterntive operations. This is follow-on work.