RFP: Channel Capacity Study North Platte

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TO: PROSPECTIVE CONSULTANTS Subject: Cooperative Agreement Governance Committee and Water Management Committee Request for Proposal -Channel Capacity Study for a Section of the North Platte River The Governance Committee implementing the 1997 Cooperative Agreement far Platte River Research and Other Efforts Relating to Endangered Species Habitats along the Central Platte River, Nebraska (Cooperative Agreement) is soliciting proposals to complete the above- referenced channel capacity study. The study will be conducted for the Water Management Committee. The Water Management Committee will review the technical adequacy of the study and the project will be administered by the Governance Committee's Executive Director's Office. The Water Management Committee was formed to assist the Governance Committee in meeting water supply milestones outlined in the Cooperative Agreement for the development of a proposed Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (Program). In responding to this RFP, the Governance Committee requests the following information: Scope of work for completing this project, including the technical approach to completing the work by November 1, 2005. 2. Detailed cost not to exceed proposal to complete the project. The price proposal should identify the costs for each task in the scope of work and the total cost for the study. (See page 7 of this request for proposal.) Hourly rates and reimbursable expenses schedules for the proposing firm and any sub-consultants must be attached to the detailed price proposal. The contract will be awarded on a cost not to exceed basis for the total budget. 3. Resumes of key project participants and subcontractors proposed for this project. The resumes should address experience on projects similar to this channel capacity study. 4. Description of Insurance shall be provided with the proposal. Proof of insurance will be required before a contract is issued. Minimum insurance requirements will include $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence. To the extent authorized by law, the contractar shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Nebraska Community Foundation, the states of Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska, the Department of the Interior, and the Cooperative Agreement Executive Director's Office, their employees, employers, and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the contractor or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this project. Please submit one (1) bound and one (1) unbound copy of your proposal OR an electronic copy in pdf format by 5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2005 to: Clayton Derby Executive Director's Office 2003 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001