Chelan and Grant PUDs' Hatchery Monitoring and Evaluation Program

This contract calls for a five‑year hatchery monitoring and evaluation program for the Chelan and Grant Public Utility Districts in Washington State. The work includes annual monitoring of hatchery performance, data collection, analysis, and reporting to support adaptive management decisions by the districts and associated hatchery committees. The solicitation was opened on September 12 2025, and the award was ultimately split among three entities: LGL Environmental Services, Inc. (receiving the majority of the budget), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and BioAnalysts, Inc. The estimated total program value is roughly $8.75 million. Key points include: • Scope: environmental‑science services focused on fish‑population monitoring, data analysis, and program evaluation. • Awardees: three vendors, with LGL Environmental Services receiving approximately $4.63 million. • Budget: estimated at $8.75 million for the full five‑year term.