The Cowlitz Indian Tribe Natural Resources Department is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide preliminary design services for the Wildboy Creek Phase II habitat restoration project. The selected consultant will support data collection, site investigations, hydraulic modeling, and development of restoration alternatives to improve habitat complexity, floodplain connectivity, and long-term stream function within the Wildboy Creek watershed. Full project requirements, specifications, and submission instructions are included in the attached RFP document.
Additional Information
This project includes topographic and bathymetric surveys, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, development of conceptual and preferred restoration alternatives, and preparation of preliminary design and Basis of Design documents. Work will be coordinated with Tribal Natural Resources staff and must meet applicable permitting and environmental standards. Consultants with experience in stream and habitat restoration, engineered log jams, and hydraulic design are encouraged to apply.
Critical Dates
Public Notice Issued: February 2026
Mandatory Site Visit / Pre-Bid Meeting: Refer to RFP for details
Proposal Due Date: See attached RFP for official submission deadline
Project Deliverables Target: September 2027
Single Point of Contact
Katie Fielding – Restoration Ecologist
Email: kfielding@cowlitz.org
Phone: 360-608-5151
Peter Barber – Habitat Restoration Program Manager
Email: pbarber@cowlitz.org
Phone: 360-839-9299
Scope of Work
• Field data collection and surveys
• Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Development of restoration alternatives
• Preliminary design and Basis of Design report
• Coordination with Tribal staff and stakeholders
Close Date
Complete proposals must be submitted by the date and time specified in the attached RFP. Late submissions will not be considered.