Site work for a bridge / tunnel in Pendleton, Oregon. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

As of September 30, 2025, design team has not been identified. Design completion expected May 1, 2026. Construction expected July-October 2026. The Imtwaha Fish Hatchery (IFH) is located on the South Fork Walla Walla River (Figure 1). In the late spring and early summer, when spring Chinook adults are returning to the basin and hatchery, the upper Walla Walla River has low flows. To aid in the capture of returning adults for broodstock a collection facility, Nursery Bridge Fish Trap, is operated lower in the system (Figure 2). Nursery Bridge is located 11.0 miles downstream of IFH on the mainstem of the Walla Walla River (Figure 3). This facility requires updates to allow it to handle the collection of large numbers of returning fish for broodstock. Project objectives include: 1. Design a fish trapping and sorting system to minimize handling of threatened species (e.g. Bull Trout, Steelhead Trout) and maximize trapping efficiency. 2. Design Improved facility for trapping of adult fish. 3. Obtaining any necessary permits required to complete the construction (e.g. Section 408 permit). This RFP describes the specific services to be contracted and provides information for preparation and submittal of proposals. An explanation of the proposal evaluation process is provided with terms and conditions of the contract that may be awarded as a result of the RFP. Tasks and products from this engineering services contract will include: design/improvement of adult trapping and sorting structure at the Nursery Bridge Adult Trapping Facility, coordination with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and ODFW fish passage/screening programs, construction drawings and specifications, design report, and preliminary construction cost estimate. The Contractor's proposal will demonstrate diligence and focus, identify any discrepancies or lack of detail, articulate assumptions, and present suggestions to resolve any questions. Question Deadline 08/01/2025 Question Responses August 8, 2025. Contractors may submit a written request for clarification via email by COB. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.