Boulder County Procurement
1325 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Reference Number: RFP-231-26
Project Name:
Beaver Structure Mimicry, Habitat Enhancement, and Re-establishment
in Boulder County
Background:
Boulder County is requesting proposals from local governments, non-governmental organizations
(NGOs), consultants, and other private businesses (collectively “Organizations”) to implement Low
Tech Process-based Restoration (LTPBR) projects (“Projects”). These Projects are to be primarily on
private lands within Boulder County with the goal of increasing the climate resilience of watersheds
and increasing their ability to support beaver populations. These Projects will be planned and
implemented in close coordination with staff from Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate
Action & Resilience (OSCAR) and Parks & Open Space (BCPOS), and other non-Boulder County
government agencies involved in beaver management, stream restoration, permitting, or other
relevant work as necessary. The awarded Organization must include stakeholder engagement to
implement Projects and must ensure nearby property owners are aware of potential impacts to
their property.
The majority of awarded funds will be allocated to construction and implementation of beaver dam
analogs (BDAs), post assisted log structures (PALS) and other LTPBR structures that approximate
the benefits of beaver activity, create suitable habitat for beaver enticement, or both. Beaver
reintroductions may be included in the proposed scope, but any proposed reintroductions must
consider habitat and vegetation conditions, nearby beaver populations, and include mitigation
measures for potential conflicts with humans and infrastructure. Funding may be allocated for
Organization staff time associated with planning, beaver conflict management, and program
management, but responses must clearly state how funding will be allocated and should emphasize
Project implementation. A successful proposal will demonstrate that the responding Organization
has the capacity, expertise, and relationships to successfully perform the proposed work. The
awarded Organization must demonstrate the ability to implement LTPBR projects in Boulder
County. Project teams with experience working in Boulder County are preferred.
Boulder County anticipates issuing an award amount of up to approximately $100,000 annually to
the selected Organization(s) for 2026 and 2027. Additional funding may be available for up to three
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additional years dependent on proposal details, program success, and future budget approvals by
the Board of County Commissioners. The proposal timelines and goals should be based on a budget
of up to $100,000 annually and a timeline to the end of 2027. Boulder County may issue awards to
multiple Organizations to increase the geographic extent of beaver-related restoration in Boulder
County if justified by proposals received, but Organizations are also strongly encouraged to
consider joint proposals when beneficial to the proposed work.
Instructions:
Boulder County uses a Boulder County Euna (formerly Bonfire) portal for accepting and
evaluating proposals digitally:
● To post the Proposal
● To receive any questions or inquiries
● To issue any associated addenda
● To post award notices
Proposals must be submitted electronically on or before the Close Date at Boulder County Euna
(formerly Bonfire) portal.
Important: Submissions will not be accepted by email, fax or hand-delivery; unless
otherwise noted.
Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be
accessible or evaluated.
Contact:
To contact Boulder County Purchasing or ask questions in relation to this proposal, respondents
must register on Boulder County Euna (formerly Bonfire) portal and initiate the communication
electronically through the Vendor Discussions or the Ask a Question feature.
All questions must be received on or before the Deadline for Submission of Clarifications, as
specified in the Schedule of Events. Boulder County will not accept any respondent’s
communications by any other means, except as specifically stated in this proposal.
Addendum:
At any time prior to the Close Date, Boulder County may alter, clarify, amend, delete or add to, in
whole or in part, any terms or provisions of this proposal.
In order to afford the Bidders a reasonable time for taking into account a material amendment
(the materiality of which Boulder County in its own discretion may determine) or for any other
reason, Boulder County may, at its own discretion, extend the Close Date.
For the most up-to-date project information refer to our Euna (formerly Bonfire) portal.
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All vendor submissions may be amended, but only before the Close Date on Boulder County Euna
(formerly Bonfire) portal.
Need Help:
To assist with registration and submission of responses, learn how to get started with Euna
(formerly Bonfire), watch this training video. For questions or support when using the
platform, access the Euna (formerly Bonfire) online knowledge base, search the FAQ or contact
the Euna (formerly Bonfire) support team at support@goBonfire.com.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Boulder County aims to ensure all digital content and
documents are accessible. While efforts have been made to maximize accessibility, some types of
content have inherent technical limitations. For alternate formats or accommodations, please
submit an ADA Web Accommodation Request Form or email ADA@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-
441-1386. View the county’s accessibility statement.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
