Natural Resources

Current Opportunities

Kahler Creek Alluvial Water Storage Project

The Chelan County Natural Resource Department solicits an Invitation to Bid for the Kahler Creek Alluvial Water Storage Project, Chelan County, WA. This contract provides for the installation of hand-built and machine built Engineered Log Jams (ELJs) and other improvements on Kahler Creek between river mile 0.1 and 0.6. This work includes, but is not limited to: installation, maintenance and restoration of temporary construction access routes and staging areas; temporary traffic control as needed to safely deliver, handle, and stage equipment and materials; furnishing of woody material for construction of ELJs through on-site harvest and/or import of woody material; temporary erosion and sediment control; temporary water management for construction of ELJs; construction of ELJs; dewatering and fish protection within isolated work areas; streambed and bank restoration; construction surveying required to perform the aforementioned tasks; and all other work, all in accordance with the Contract Drawings, Technical Specifications, Contract Provisions, permit conditions and the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction and addenda thereto.

All work below ordinary-high water mark shall occur between the dates of July 1st-July 31st, 2025. Upland work may begin June 23rd, 2025, and the project must be substantially complete no later than August 8th, 2025. The estimated range of probable cost is $256,000.00- $283,000.00 excluding WSST.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid site walk through with representatives from the CONTRACTING AGENCY will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 11:00 A.M. Attendees should meet at the Nason Creek Rest Area, 17458 Highway 2, Lake Wenatchee, WA 98826. A minimum of one representative from each Prime Contractor that intends to submit a bid is required to attend.

Sealed bids will be received by Chelan County at the Board of County Commissioners Chambers, Chelan County Administration Building, 400 Douglas Street, Suite 201, Wenatchee, Washington until Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT for the Chelan County Natural Resources Project, “Kahler Creek Alluvial Water Storage Project.” Hard Copies of the Project Manual and Bid Package are available upon request. Questions regarding the project should be submitted to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.pygott@co.chelan.wa.us up until three business days before the scheduled bid opening.

If you would like to be added to the Planholders List for this Project, please click HERE.

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Low-Tech Stream Restoration Project: Bjork and Larsen Creeks

The Chelan County Natural Resource Department solicits an Invitation to Bid for the Low-Tech Stream Restoration Project: Bjork and Larsen Creeks, Chelan County, WA. This contract provides for the installation of a total of 145 hand-built, low-tech wood structures of various types and sizes in Bjork Creek and Larsen Creek to promote water and sediment retention, floodplain development and incision recovery in these drainages. This work includes, but is not limited to installation, maintenance and restoration of temporary access routes and staging areas; installation of a variety of low-tech wood structures in both creek drainages; procurement and delivery of the materials necessary to install the structures; and all other work, all in accordance with the Contract Drawings, Technical Specifications, Contract Provisions, permit conditions and the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction and addenda thereto.

All onsite work shall occur between the dates of July 28th and October 3rd, 2025. The estimated range of probable cost for the base bid and any additive bid items is $94,000.00-$102,000.00 excluding WSST.

A Mandatory virtual Pre-Bid conference with representatives from the CONTRACTING AGENCY will be held on April 22nd, 2025 09:30 A.M. Attendees can join via phone by dialing +1(253)205-0468 and entering the pin 88274137520#, or via weblink at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88274137520. A minimum of one representative from each Prime Contractor that intends to submit a bid is required to attend. All physical site visits must be coordinated with the Contracting Agency prior to.

Sealed bids will be received by Chelan County at the Board of County Commissioners Chambers, Chelan County Administration Building, 400 Douglas Street, Suite 201, Wenatchee, Washington until Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT for the Chelan County Natural Resources Project, “Low-Tech Stream Restoration Project: Bjork and Larsen Creeks.” Hard Copies of the Project Manual and Bid Package are available upon request. Questions regarding the project should be submitted to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.pygott@co.chelan.wa.us up until three business days before the scheduled bid opening.

If you would like to be added to the Planholders List for this Project, please click HERE.

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Malaga Community Park Bathroom

The Chelan County Natural Resource Department solicits an Invitation to Bid for the Malaga Community Park Bathroom, Chelan County, WA. This Contract provides for the installation of a prefabricated restroom, associated utilities, all appurtenances to provide functional bathroom facility, and site grading located at Malaga Community Park along the Malaga Alcoa Hwy. This work includes but it not limited to: installation, maintenance and restoration of temporary construction access routes and staging areas; procurement or concrete forming and pouring for the prefabricated restroom sidewalk and apron; design, procurement and installation of the prefabricated restroom structure, internal mechanical and utilities, pad preparation and excavation; installation of onsite septic in accordance with the provided septic designs; reconnecting on-site water connection at existing irrigation vault to be removed and installation of new domestic water and irrigation lines valving and controllers and future stubouts; temporary erosion and sediment control; coordination with Chelan County Public Utility District for installation of electrical services; construction surveying required to perform the aforementioned tasks;and all other work, all in accordance with the Contract Drawings, Technical Specifications, Contract Provisions, permit conditions and the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction and addenda thereto.

All onsite work shall occur between the dates of June 1st, 2025 and April 1st, 2026. The estimated range of probable cost is $390,000-$434,000 excluding WSST.

Mandatory Pre-Bid site walk through with representatives from the CONTRACTING AGENCY will be held on April 24th, 2025 11:00 A.M. Attendees should meet at 3401-3807 Malaga Alcoa Hwy, Malaga, WA 98828. A minimum of one representative from each Prime Contractor that intends to submit a bid is required to attend.

Sealed bids will be received by Chelan County at the Board of County Commissioners Chambers, Chelan County Administration Building, 400 Douglas Street, Suite 201, Wenatchee, Washington until Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT for the Chelan County Natural Resources Project, “Malaga Community Park Bathroom.” Hard Copies of the Project Manual and Bid Package are available upon request. Questions regarding the project should be submitted to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.pygott@co.chelan.wa.us up until three business days before the scheduled bid opening.

If you would like to be added to the Planholders List for this Project, please click HERE.

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McCrate Culvert Replacement Project

The Chelan County Natural Resource Department solicits an Invitation to Bid for the McCrate Culvert Replacement Project, Chelan County, WA. This Contract provides for the removal of a 4-foot by 20-foot CMP Culvert and installation of 40-foot-long by 14-foot-wide prefabricated steel bridge structure near river-mile 0.4 on Eagle Creek. This work includes but it not limited to: installation, maintenance and restoration of temporary construction access routes and staging areas; installation of various sized plants post construction; procurement or concrete forming and pouring for the bridge footings and stem walls; temporary traffic control as needed to safely deliver, handle, and stage equipment and materials; structure, channel, and roadway excavation; in-water-work requiring site isolation, temporary diversion of streamflow, shoring and dewatering as necessary; temporary erosion and sediment control; procurement, and installation of the new crossing structure and associated wingwalls and back walls; streambed and bank restoration; construction surveying required to perform the aforementioned tasks; and all other work, all in accordance with the Contract Drawings, Technical Specifications, Contract Provisions, permit conditions and the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction and addenda thereto.

All onsite work shall occur between the dates of October 1st and October 31st, 2025. The estimated range of probable cost is $211,000-$233,000 excluding WSST.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid site walk through with representatives from the CONTRACTING AGENCY will be held on April 25th, 2025 9:30 A.M. Attendees should meet at 15 Alder Bach Lane, Leavenworth, WA 98826. Parking is limited so attendees are encouraged to carpool if possible. A minimum of one representative from each Prime Contractor that intends to submit a bid is required to attend.

Sealed bids will be received by Chelan County at the Board of County Commissioners Chambers, Chelan County Administration Building, 400 Douglas Street, Suite 201, Wenatchee, Washington until Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT for the Chelan County Natural Resources Project, “McCrate Culvert Replacement Project.” Hard Copies of the Project Manual and Bid Package are available upon request. Questions regarding the project should be submitted to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.pygott@co.chelan.wa.us up until three business days before the scheduled bid opening.

If you would like to be added to the Planholders List for this Project, please click HERE.

Project Manual and Downloads:

 

Recently Advertised Projects

 

Eagle Creek Culvert Replacement Project

The bid period for this project has closed. Bids were received and read aloud at the location, date and time listed in the Contract Documents. The Contracting Agency has reviewed all bids received for accuracy and completness and will proceed with awarding this project to the low bidder. All questions regarding this project can be directed to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.Pygott@co.chelan.wa.us.

Project Manual and Downloads:

 

Peshastin Creek Planting Project

The bid period for this project has closed. The bid opening for this project was rescheduled to March 31st, 2025 due to extenuating circumstances. The Contracting Agency has reviewed all bids received for accuracy and completeness and will proceed with awarding this project to the low bidder. All questions regarding this project can be directed to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.Pygott@co.chelan.wa.us.

Project Manual and Downloads:

 

Peshastin Creek RM 4.3 Side Channel Project

The bid period for this project has closed. Bids were received and read aloud at the location, date and time listed in the Contract Documents. The Contracting Agency has reviewed all bids received for accuracy and completness and has awarded this project to the low bidder. All questions regarding this project can be directed to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.Pygott@co.chelan.wa.us.

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Posted: 03/16/2018 01:31 PM
Last Updated: 04/14/2025 12:26 PM

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