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 here. 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.