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Contract Number:

64018

Contract Title:

2010-077-00 EXP TUCANNON (AREA 24) DESIGN - FUNCTION & COMPLEXITY

Contract Start Date:

1/1/2014

Contract End Date:

12/31/2014

WE ID:

175. Produce Design

Work Element Usage Report

Title:

C: 175 - Design Specifications and Engineering: PA-24 Floodplain & Channel Complexity (LWD) Project

Description:

Project Area 24 (PA-24) is located within the active river channel and floodplain of the Tucannon River, on private land from the bridge at RM-28.25 to approximately RM-27.5. The project is identified as a Tier-1 project in the Conceptual Restoration Plan (Anchor QEA, 2011) developed for the Tucannon. The primary objectives of the project is to increase floodplain connectivity through removing channel confining features and channel complexity through placement of large wood debris in the form of constructed log jams.

The PA-24 project was previously designed to a 30% level, as part of a grant held by the SRSRB [Walla Walla Community College (WWCC). The SRSRB received state Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) money to advance priority Tier-1 projects (from the Conceptual Restoration Plan) to a 30% design-stage during the 2012 field season which resulted in the completion of PA-14 final designs, PA-15 to a 30% designs and PA-24 to a 30% designs. PA-14 (final design funded by SRFB) and PA-15 (Final Design Funded by BPA #58975) are currently at final design and are scheduled for implementation in 2014. The 30% Design Plan for PA-24 began to describe the purpose, function, design, and construction of restoration treatments that are proposed for implementation in this river segment and is attached in Pisces.

The 30% design focus for PA-24 is on increasing in-channel complexity through the placement of LWD, and reducing channel confinement through the removal of channel confining features. Pursuant to BPA contract funding in FY14 (#265959), the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board (SRSRB) is advancing the development of this restoration design to a near-final (90%) Plan and Report, expected to be completed by the summer/Fall of 2014, in anticipation of design implementation and project construction in the summer of 2015.

This work element is intended to guide the transition from a 30% design to the development of the engineering and design plan required to permit and implement the Project Area (Area) 24 project. This work element includes all work associated with the preparation of engineering or technical drawings, specifications and/or budgets required for the construction of in-stream large wood placement and the installation of any additional structures or features. The design plan may include ancillary work such as land surveying, photogrametric surveys, field surveys, etc.

Purpose: Develop restoration designs, and coordinate permitting and the planning of construction schedules and details for the implementation of the project in the summer of 2015.

WE Agreement Type:

Contracted

Deliverable Specification:

Prepare a plan and report, including engineering or design specifications, technical drawings, materials list, timeline or construction schedule, and budget or cost-estimate sufficient to allow environmental, engineering, and cost-review; and adequate to guide and manage the installation of the design and the construction of the Area 24 habitat project.

WSE Effective Budget:

$53,000

% of Total WSE Effective Budget:

86.31%

WSE Start:

01/01/2014

WSE End:

11/30/2014

WSE Completion:

11/17/2014

WSE Progress:

Concluded

WSE ID Continued From:

[Unassigned]

WSE ID Continued To:

[Unassigned]

Finite or Recurring:

Finite

Budget History

SOWRevision	Planned	Updated	Contractor Comments (optional)	BPA Comments (optional)
Work Element Budget (Current Performance Period)	$78,000	$53,000

Milestones

7 Milestones

Sort	Type	Title	Start	End	Status	Modified By	Modified Date
A	EC	Environmental compliance requirements complete	1/1/2014	3/1/2014	Concluded	Kris Buelow	11/22/2013 12:52:06 PM
		Description: On-the-ground work associated with this work element cannot proceed until this milestone is complete. Milestone is complete when final documentation is received from BPA environmental compliance staff (completion can be based on pre-existing environmental documentation from BPA).
B	Design2	Discuss HIP3 ESA coverage with BPA EC lead; obtain risk determination	1/1/2014	7/18/2014	Concluded	Kris Buelow	11/22/2013 12:52:06 PM
		Description: EC Lead will determine if work under this work element may be able to have full ESA-coverage (NMFS & USFWS) under the 2013 Habitat Improvement Program Biological Opinion (HIP3). The HIP3 programmatic BiOp has expanded coverage for projects that are moderate to high risk that would normally require a BA. For work that qualifies, HIP3 requires projects to undergo a review by an internal review team called the Restoration Review Team (RRT) in lieu of conducting a stand-alone ESA consultation. To begin this process, contact the EC lead for HIP3 Risk Determination and instruction on information needs and requirements to be eligible for coverage.
C		Confirm landowner intentions and obtain permissions	1/1/2014	6/30/2014	Concluded	Andre L'Heureux (Inactive)	11/24/2013 11:44:59 AM
		Description: Reaffirm landowner needs and interests; obtain permission to proceed and confirm participation. Landowner comments will be incorporated into existing 30% design-stage, so that 60% design step will incorporate the consideration of landowner comments.
D		Materials sourcing, planning and acquisition	4/1/2014	9/30/2014	Concluded	Andre L'Heureux (Inactive)	11/24/2013 11:59:40 AM
		Description: Incorporate the identification of materials, and coordinate acquisition and/or staging of construction material (i.e., trees with root wads) in design considerations and planning.
E		Develop and submit to BPA for review a draft design: 60-90% complete	5/1/2014	10/31/2014	Concluded	Andre L'Heureux (Inactive)	11/24/2013 11:52:35 AM
		Description: Work with design firm, technical staff and stakeholders to develop a site plan, including a channel design or other technical or engineering drawings and specifications, for the construction of the levee & LWD project at Area 24. Review plans and specifications with the BPA Environmental Compliance Specialist, and if necessary or desired, the BPA Fluvial Geomorphologist or Program Engineer; incorporate recommendations and requirements into subsequent design revisions. Assess and confirm environmental compliance requirements before proceeding to final or near-final design.
F	CostEst	Determine cost estimate, including cultural surveys, permitting, construction, and M&E	6/1/2014	10/31/2014	Concluded	Kris Buelow	11/22/2013 12:57:58 PM
		Description: All designs must include an engineer's construction estimate (including, but not limited to): volume of materials and cost per volume, hours and rates for each person, equipment hours and rates, delivery costs, travel and per diem costs, supplies, etc. (generally, no lump sums except mobilization). Estimates may NOT include contingency funds. Estimates should be of sufficient detail to be used as documentation for BPA budget requests.
G	DELIV	Produce and review design report, construction site plan and cost estimate.		11/30/2014	Concluded	Andre L'Heureux (Inactive)	11/24/2013 11:40:20 AM
		Description: Prepare a plan and report, including engineering or design specifications, technical drawings, materials list, timeline or construction schedule, and budget or cost-estimate sufficient to allow environmental, engineering, and cost-review; and adequate to guide and manage the installation of the design and the construction of the Area 24 habitat project.

Metrics

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Location

Work Site ID	Latitude	Longitude	State	County	Province	Subbasin
31205	46.433953	-117.7349	Washington	Columbia	Columbia Plateau	Tucannon

Focal Species

Primary Focal Species:

Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Snake River Spring/Summer ESU (Threatened); Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Snake River DPS (Threatened)

Secondary Focal Species:

Lamprey, Pacific (Entosphenus tridentata); Trout, Bull (S. confluentus) (Threatened); Trout, Rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss); Whitefish, Mountain (Prosopium williamsoni)

Environmental Compliance

None

RM&E Metadata

This work element does not require RM&E metadata

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