SANTA CRUZ RIVER RESTORATION MASTER PLAN: OSO WASH TO GREEN VALLEY

RFP #: SI-SCR-001

Release Date: May 7, 2025

Proposal Due Date: June 16, 2025, 3:00 p.m. MST

The Sonoran Institute seeks proposals from qualified firms to develop a comprehensive restoration master plan for the Santa Cruz River from Oso Wash to Green Valley, Arizona.

This federally-funded project through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) will identify a management strategy for water deliveries and restoration activities to optimize habitat restoration, connectivity, and social benefits.

Scope: The project includes: (1) Conservation Opportunity Study; (2) Management and Restoration Strategy; (3) Detailed River Restoration Designs; and (4) Final Comprehensive Master Plan.

Period of Performance: 10 months from contract execution. Final deliverable due May 31, 2026.

Budget: Not to exceed $400,000.

Minimum Requirements: Experience in river restoration planning, environmental design, and watershed management. Active federal UEI number required.

Proposal Submission: Five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy on thumb drive must be received by 3:00 p.m. MST on June 16, 2025. No electronic or fax submissions accepted.

Contact: Luke Cole, Director, Santa Cruz River Program: lcole@sonoraninstitute.org

The complete RFP document is available at https://sonoraninstitute.org/events/rfp-scr-rmp/. All proposals must comply with 2 CFR Part 200, Arizona State procurement regulations, and Sonoran Institute policies.

Sonoran Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages proposals from small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses.

Publication Date: May 7, 2025