Description
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) seeks qualified civil engineering firms to provide comprehensive, non‑construction engineering services for multiple Fee‑In‑Lieu (FILO) stream and wetland mitigation projects throughout three geographic regions of Kentucky in calendar year 2027. The work includes site identification, land‑owner coordination, boundary surveys, easement acquisition, topographic and biological surveys, NEPA/Section 106/ESA coordination, permit acquisition (USACE 404, KDOW WQC, KPDES, floodplain, etc.), conceptual and detailed design, utility relocation design, adaptive‑management planning, construction oversight, and long‑term monitoring (7‑10 years). Projects are budgeted at approximately $1 million each (design + construction), with design phases expected to be completed in 4‑7 months per project. Firms must be registered engineers/architects in Kentucky, provide a multidisciplinary team (civil engineer, wetland designer, aquatic biologist, land surveyor, attorney), and submit references, qualifications, and required affidavits through the state e‑procurement system. The solicitation includes a shortlist meeting (Nov 6) and interview dates (Nov 17).
• Scope: full civil‑engineering design and permitting for in‑lieu fee stream/wetland mitigation (no construction) across North, East, and Southwest Kentucky regions.
• Required disciplines: civil engineering, wetland/stream restoration design, aquatic biology, land surveying, legal services.
• Budget per project: ~$1 M (design + construction); design services likely 10‑15 % of total.
• Timeline: design deliverables 4‑7 months; contract award expected after interview process (dates not specified).
• Submission: electronic only via Kentucky e‑Procurement; questions due Sep 29, 2026; proposals due Oct 20, 2026.
• Evaluation: qualifications, experience, team composition, past FILO work; not lowest‑price driven.