Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Howard A. Hanson Dam Green River Smolt Trap

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Office, intends to solicit and negotiate solely with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for fish trap operations and biological sampling services at the Howard A. Hanson Dam. The services include trap operation, sample catch, trap calibration, biological data collection, data input, and in-season reporting. The WDFW will provide these services under a sole source contract, as they are the only viable source due to critical cost efficiencies, specialized equipment ownership, and established regulatory permits. • Trap operation: The trap will operate 24/7 as river flow and debris levels permit. • Sample catch: The catch will be sampled twice daily at dawn and dusk. • Trap calibration: The trap will be calibrated to estimate trapping efficiency for certain species. • Biological data: Length and scales samples will be collected for age determination. • Data input: All collected field data will be entered into a juvenile trapping database and excel spreadsheets. • In-season reporting: A summary of the status of the juvenile salmon outmigration will be provided prior to each bi-weekly Howard Hanson refill coordination conference call.