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 Tuesday May 27th, 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.

Project Manual and Downloads:

 

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 Tuesday, May 27th, 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

 

Malaga Community Park Bathroom

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 is reviewing all bids received for accuracy and completness. All questions regarding this project can be directed to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.Pygott@co.chelan.wa.us.

Project Manual and Downloads:

 

Low-Tech Stream Restoration Project: Bjork and Larsen Creeks

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 is reviewing all bids received for accuracy and completness. All questions regarding this project can be directed to Hannah Pygott via email at Hannah.Pygott@co.chelan.wa.us.

Project Manual and Downloads:

 

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Project Manual and Downloads:

Posted: 03/16/2018 01:31 PM
Last Updated: 05/05/2025 02:15 PM

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  • 06
    Jun 2025
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Veterans Hall Blood Drive June 6

    Posted by: Veterans Program

    Veterans Hall Blood Drive June 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Wenatchee Veterans Hall
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    May 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - May 28, 2025

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    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
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    May 2025
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - May 21,2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St. Wenatchee WA 98801
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    May 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

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    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on May 14, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
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    May 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Final day to withdraw from the ballot