Description
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is extending a sole source contract to Tebb & Associates, LLC for facilitation services for the Skagit Tide Gate Dispute Resolution project. The project aims to provide a path forward for the repair and replacement of critical drainage infrastructure and to advance estuary restoration and enhancement projects. The facilitator will be required to have a thorough understanding of the unique issues and challenges faced in the Skagit valley, Swinomish Tribe Senate approval, full Co-Manager approval, and experience solving disputes around water rights issues. The contract will be for a 6-month term with a possible extension up to 12 months.
• The facilitator will work with the Skagit and Samish Estuary Solutions Group (SSESG) to reach an agreement on a neutral, third-party facilitator.
• The facilitator will have experience working on politically sensitive issues, including dispute resolution between local tribes and the agricultural community.
• The facilitator will have experience solving disputes around water rights issues involving local farmers on rivers with ESA listed salmon and steelhead.
• The contract will be issued on or after January 2, 2026, and will continue for a 6-month term through 06/30/2026.
• The cost of this 6-month contract is $151,000.