% A no cost time extension and a contract modification.

A no cost time extension until November 30, 2013 will complete milestones associated with preliminary design (permit-ready plans).  The USFWS Design Team will have preliminary design completed by 9/15/13. Completion of the wetland delineation report for RM 0.8-2.3 based on those designs, develop a final JARPA submittal and work with BPA EC lead to ensure all permit submittals are complete when the contract period is extended  to November 30. In addition, the preliminary designs will provide a more accurate representation of actual construction activities to inform areas needing to be surveyed for cultural resources and will provide for a more accurate estimate of construction costs.

A contract modification should add in the deliverable of providing permit-ready designs and submitting permit applications.  This will provide a more complete finish to the contract for design support services.

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The Lower Entiat RM 1.9 and 2.3 project was selected for BPA funding through the open solicitation process as part of the Upper Columbia Habitat Project.  This project is located within the Lower Entiat which is part of the Intensively Monitored Watershed and construction is scheduled for this area in 2014.  This contract will fund Chelan County Natural Resources Department (CCNRD) staff to participate in the development of project design and coordinate project development with landowners and stakeholders.  Project partners include Bonneville Power Administration as funder, Cascadia Conservation District, and US Fish and Wildlife Service who will provide engineering design documents.  Additional project stakeholders include the Entiat Habitat Subcommittee, Regional Technical Team, utilities, landowners, Yakama Nation, and other entities that will be identified as part of the project development.  

In addition to design development, this contract will also fund CCNRD staff time to conduct site assessments to document existing conditions for permit compliance.  CCNRD will also assist the project engineer and CCD with development, submittal, and tracking of permits.  CCNRD staff will conduct a wetland delineation and assist CCD with their permit documentation for projects in the Lower Entiat RM 0.8 - 2.3.