BPA Contract 90369. The goal of this Barkley Bear Phase 3 contract is to complete all remaining project elements and final site restoration, ensure the benefits of previously implemented actions, and maintain the riparian plantings to meet permit requirements related to survival.

The majority of environmental compliance for project activities, including Section 7 ESA consultation via the BPA HIP process, and Section 106, have been completed under previous contracts. Remaining environmental compliance items include HIP renewal for calendar year 2022 prior to Phase 3 actions. SEPA review, WDFW Hydraulic Project Authorization, and Corps of Engineers Nationwide permits, County Shorelines and Floodplain Development, and Department of Ecology water quality permits have also been completed under previous contracts, but may need to be updated or renewed for construction in 2022.

Lastly, MSRF expects to complete all remaining work items under ongoing contracts for project construction and revegetation/site restoration actions to be completed under this contract. In the event that either contractor previously selected is unavailable during the required work window, MSRF will select a qualified contractor from our maintained roster.