Project bids (consulting and construction) conform to State and Federal procurement 

 policies. These policies included the development of Blackfoot watershed qualified 

 vendors lists (QVL) derived through a competitive process. A minimal project cost 

 triggers use of the QVL. The watershed groups solicit bids fi"om the QVL for both 

 consulting and contractor services. Bid-contracts are signed between the watershed 

 group and the selected vendor upon bid acceptance. 



Depending on the specific project, landowners are intimately involved with 

 construction, maintenance and cost of projects. Addressing the source of stream 

 degradation usually requires developing riparian/upland management options sensitive to 

 the requirements offish and other riparian-dependent species. Written agreements (10-30 

 year periods) with landowners to maintain projects are arranged with cooperators on each 

 project. These agreements vary by fianding source and may include agencies, the North 

 Powell Conservation District and/or the Fish and Habitat Committee of the Big Blackfoot 

 Chapter of Trout Unlimited. 



Landowner awareness of the habitat requirements of fish and wildlife and their fiiU 

 participation in projects are considered crucial to the long-term success of the restoration 

 initiative. Landowners are encouraged to participate in all project phases from fish 

 population surveys, to problem identification, restoration and monitoring of completed 

 projects. . jj 





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