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Confluence Park Hydroelectric Power Plant

RFP for Confluence Park Hydroelectric Power Plant Roof Replacement and Structural Preservation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Confluence Park Hydroelectric Power Plant Roof
Replacement and Structural Preservation

Washington County is seeking proposals for a roof replacement and structural preservation on the Hydroelectric Power Plant located in Confluence Park.

Please download and review the RFP and Structural and Seismic Studies PDFs and use them to come up with your proposal.

Proposals must be submitted bearing the title "Power Plant Roof Replacement" and received no later than 12:00 noon on December 7, 2023. Proposals in sealed envelopes can be submitted to:

Washington County HCP
111 E Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770

Proposals may also be submitted by email to:
Email: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov

For additional information please contact:
Cameron Rognan
Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
P: (435) 301-7431
M: (435) 705-4431
E: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov

Confluence Park hydroelectric power plant

RFP – Removal of Dead Trees in Confluence Park

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Washington County is seeking proposals for the removal of deadfall and deceased trees in Confluence Park, located in La Verkin Utah.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

A 5-acre fire burned several cottonwood trees and extensive understory near the historic Power Station in fall of 2019. The area of most concern can be viewed from above at the overlook at the end of 210 South in La Verkin, UT; the stairs can be used to go down for an even closer look. Alternately, a file containing georeferenced images of areas of concern can be viewed at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KnKBHOwN0IdkINkv3RdWK75meKVRmU04

Please see attached figures showing the exact location of the trees needing to be removed.

Map of area in most need of tree removal - Confluence Park
Map of area in most need of tree removal. Approximate coordinates: 37.196582, -113.280497.

DETAILS

Approximately 50-80 small to large trees and deadfall need to be removed from the park. The selected bidder would be given access to enter the park from below in order to bring trucks and equipment to the site location. Contractor will need to coordinate with local fire officials while using any equipment that may cause fires. Because this project is a part of a grant with a tight deadline, the job must be guaranteed to be completed by January 7, 2022.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposal must include the following in their scope of services:

  1. Anticipated schedule or timeline of activities.
  2. Cost breakout for all materials and labor. 
  3. Steps that would be taken to ensure fire risk is minimized during work.
  4. Any donations or in-kind services included in your proposal.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Proposals shall be rated according to the following criteria:

  1. Understanding of the project’s scope of services;
  2. Presentation of a reasonable time schedule;
  3. Professional qualifications and experience with similar projects;
  4. Charged rate/costs for services, including consideration of in-kind services or donations;
  5. Ability to work in harmony with Washington County, its partners and the public;
  6. Completeness, conciseness, and clarity of the response to this RFP.
View looking down from the overlook that shows the trees that need to be removed - Confluence Park
View looking down from the overlook that shows the trees that need to be removed.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE / TIMELINE

Proposals must be submitted bearing the title ‘Removal of dead trees in Confluence Park’ and received no later than November 7, 2021.  Proposals may be submitted by email or mailed in sealed envelopes to:

Washington County HCP
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)
Email: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov

For additional information, please contact:

Cameron Rognan
HCP Administrator
Email: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov
Office: (435) 256-6310
Cell: (435) 705-4431
180 N 200 E #111
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)
HCP Desert Tortoise

RFP for Installation of Tortoise Fence in Zone 6 of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Washington County is seeking proposals for range and desert tortoise exclusionary fence along the Navajo Drive corridor in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.

Click here to download RFP for Installation of Tortoise Fence in Zone 6.

Background information:
The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve recently expanded to include over 6,800 acres of land west of St. George. Within the new Reserve area, Washington County intends to fence the Navajo Drive corridor on State Institutional Trust Lands (SITLA) to protect desert tortoises, reduce foot traffic, and prevent un-authorized motorized use away from the road. The County holds a 100-ft easement along this corridor where much of the fence is planned to be installed. There are four types of fence that will need to be installed:

Current and proposed fencing along Navajo Drive Corridor.

  1. Range fence with four-strand wire to prevent foot traffic and motorized use (approximately 16,150 linear feet).
  2. Range fence with three-strand wire and one barbed wire in areas more prone to fence damage or trespass (approximately 1,000 feet exact location TBD).
  3. Range fence as described above in item 1 with the addition of 3-foot desert tortoise exclusion fence (approximately 1,650 linear feet). See exhibit 2 for specs.
  4. Tortoise exclusion fence attached to already existing range fence (1,950 feet).

The desert tortoise exclusion fence (or mesh) is only needed around the Bear Poppy Trailhead. The range fence on the north side of this trailhead is already built, but it still needs tortoise mesh attached. In some instances, the newly installed range fence will tie into existing fence along the northern side of the road. Similarly, fencing on the western end of the State lands will need to be constructed in such a way to allow for future expansion onto BLM lands when approved. This request only seeks bids for fencing on the SITLA lands.

In addition to the fence, there are 2 gates for authorized utility vehicles and 5 metal step-overs allowing trail access for the public. Gates should be 14 feet in width. Step-overs are 5-feet wide with one which must include attached tortoise mesh. See exhibit 3 for step-over design specs.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposal must include the following in their scope of services:

  1. Anticipated schedule or timeline of activities.
  2. Cost breakout for all materials and labor to install each type of fence, gate and step-over described above. (Price per linear foot of each fence type preferred)
  3. Photos, descriptions and/or references for similar past projects completed.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals shall be rated according to the following criteria:

  1. Understanding of the project’s scope of services;
  2. Presentation of a reasonable time schedule;
  3. Professional qualifications and experience with similar projects;
  4. Charged rate/costs for services;
  5. Ability to work in harmony with Washington County, its partners and the public;
  6. Completeness, conciseness, and clarity of the response to this RFP.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE / TIMELINE
Proposals must be submitted bearing the title Installation of Tortoise Fence and received no later than October 16, 2021. Proposals can be emailed to cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov or mailed in sealed envelopes to:

Washington County HCP
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)

Please see attached maps showing the approximate location of the lands to be fenced and for the fence specifications.

For additional information or questions please contact:

Cameron Rognan
HCP Administrator
Email: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov
Office: (435) 256-6310
Cell: (435) 705-4431
180 N 200 E #111
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)

Click here to download RFP for Installation of Tortoise Fence in Zone 6.

HCP Desert Tortoise

RFP – Washington County Environmental Surveys

Request For Proposal

Washington County is seeking proposals for the following environmental surveys and subsequent biological reports to be done by a qualified biologist and botanist: (1) Mojave desert tortoise, and (2) Three rare plant species (Dwarf bear poppy, Siler pincushion, and Shivwits milk vetch).

Download Request for Proposal document
03/03/2021 – Updated Dates and Description

Submittal Procedure / Timeline

Proposals must be submitted bearing the title “Washington County Environmental Surveys” and received no later than March 7th, 2021. Proposals in sealed envelopes can be submitted to:

Washington County HCP
111 E. East Tabernacle St.
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)

Proposals may also be submitted by fax or email to:

Email: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov
Phone: (435) 256-6310
Fax: (435) 634-5758

Please review RFP document for maps showing the exact location of the lands to be surveyed.

Download Request for Proposal document
03/03/2021 – Updated Dates and Description

For additional information please contact:

Cameron Rognan
Washington County HCP
Email: cameron.rognan@washco.utah.gov
Office: (435) 256-6310
Cell: (435) 705-4431
111 E. East Tabernacle St.
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)
HCP Desert Tortoise

Northern Corridor Right-of-Way and Mojave Desert Tortoise

We are pleased to announce a decision by the US Department of Interior to grant the Northern Corridor Right-of-Way and a Mojave Desert Tortoise incidental take permit that protects private property rights in Washington County.

We thank all those who have worked hard for many years to get us to this point. We thank those at all levels of government who have worked to make this decision balanced and effective. We also thank the public for their input.

We would like to highlight a few of the notable advantages as a result of these decisions. For example, the new transportation route will enable more efficient travel and reduce congestion along I-15, St. George Blvd, Red Hills Parkway and Skyline Drive. Also, the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve will be enlarged by 7,000 acres which increases protected habitat for the Mojave Desert tortoise. The Northern Corridor will also accommodate a more rapid response in the event of damaging wildland fires within the sensitive habitat and by preventing traffic congestion it will prevent air pollution.

We appreciate the negotiations that have resulted in meeting multiple goals including preserving a healthy Desert Tortoise population.

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Volunteer Opportunity at the Red Cliffs and Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Areas (NCA)

Time:

  • 9 AM, November 5th at Beaver Dam Wash NCA
  • 9 AM, November 19th at Red Cliffs NCA

Location:

  • On Nov 5th we will gather off of State Road 91, in the Beaver Dam Wash NCA. Maps and directions will be provided to registered volunteers.
  • On Nov 19th we will meet a few miles north of St. George, in the Red Cliffs NCA. Maps and directions will be provided to registered volunteers.

Bring:

Digging shovel (if you have one), work gloves, sun block, and water bottle. Snacks and water will be provided.

Wear:

Field clothes, sun hat, sun glasses and closed toe shoes (boots or sturdy sneakers)

Description:

We will revegetate two 100-acre plots of burned desert tortoise habitat within two National Conservation Areas (Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs). Our goal is to plant 5,000 native plants at each site. Volunteers are expected to attend a brief orientation and training in the morning (9 AM on each volunteer day) and then help plant the containerized native plants.

Each of these revegetated plots will create fertile islands which will act as seed banks from which native plants can disperse to adjacent burned areas. These plots are located in critical habitat for desert tortoises, a federally protected species. Our efforts will help to restore habitat by providing food and shade to desert tortoises.

RSVP:

If you are interested in participating in one or both of the volunteer days, please contact Andrea Nelson (The Nature Conservancy) at anelson@tnc.org. We will provide maps and directions only to registered volunteers. Due to parking, space is limited. Register now!