"Repost" Samish River Unit Tree and Shrub Planting Project

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reposting a solicitation to contract for native tree, shrub, and willow‑whip planting on the Samish River Unit (approximately 17 acres). The contractor must procure native planting material from local nurseries, perform hand‑planting during the fall window, and provide two‑year post‑plant weed‑maintenance and other operation‑and‑maintenance activities. The work is intended to meet Washington River Preservation easement goals and restore the site to a native condition. • Procurement of ~7,500 native stems (trees, shrubs, willows) from Washington nurseries. • Hand‑planting during October‑early November each fall, with off‑road vehicle access required. • Ongoing vegetation control, protective tube installation, and monitoring for a three‑year period. • Contractor must comply with NRCS Practice Standard 612, Washington prevailing‑wage rules, and all relevant environmental and safety regulations.