PRRIP Request for Proposals Draft ‎(2)‎

• File Number: 8461.600
• Description: Requests for Proposals
• State: CO
• Basin: South Platte
• Water Division: 1
• Date: 12/4/2007
• Author: PRRIP
• Title: PRRIP Request for Proposals Draft
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

PRRIP - ED OFFICE DRAFT
12/04/2007
Please submit one electronic copy of your proposal in PDF format by January 25, 2008 to
Chad Smith at [e-mail].
Terms and Conditions: The selected contractor will be retained by:
Nebraska Community Foundation
650 J Street, Suite 305
PO Box 83107
Lincoln, NE 68501
Terms and conditions will be negotiated as mutually agreeable. It is understood that the right is
reserved by the Governance Committee to accept any proposal that, in its judgment, is the best
proposal, and to waive any irregularities in any proposal.
Proposal Costs: Proposal costs incurred in response to this RFP will be the responsibility of the
bidder. Neither Nebraska Community Foundation nor the Governance Committee will be liable
for any costs incurred by the bidder in the completion and submission of the proposal.
Point of Contact: Questions regarding this RFP that could impact budget estimates or scope of
services should be e-mailed to Chad Smith at [e-mail]. Questions and
responses will be provided by e-mail to all bidders.
SCOPE OF WORK FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
The Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (Program) was initiated on January l, 2007
between Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado and the Department of the Interior to address
endangered species issues in the central and lower Platte River basin. The species considered in
the Program, referred to as "target species", are the whooping crane, piping plover, interior least
tern, and pallid sturgeon. Habitats important to those species in the Program area are considered
"associated habitats".
A Governance Committee has been established that reviews, directs, and provides oversight for
activities undertaken during the Program. The Governance Committee is comprised of one
representative from each of the three states, three water user representatives, two representatives
from environmental groups, and two members representing federal agencies. The Governance
Committee has named Dr. Jerry Kenny to serve as the Program Executive Director. Chad Smith,
representing the Program Executive Director's Office, will be the primary contact for
prospective contractors responding to this RFP.
NEEDS AND SCOPE
In the Draft 2008 Environmental Account Annual Operating Plan (AOP), the Service details a
potential pulse flow of water from the EA through the associated habitats of the central Platte
River. The 2008 pulse flow is expected to be no larger than 2,000 cfs total at North Platte (base
flow plus pulse flow water) and is not expected to exceed the 4,710 cfs observed at Overton on
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