RFP-RH-06-026 - Woody Debris Management Consulting Services

Summary of Specifications:
The City of Rochester Hills wishes to engage an experienced professional for the purpose of obtaining consulting services to assist the City in developing an in stream or near stream woody debris management program. It is the City’s desire to work with a qualified consultant to assist the City staff in reviewing the inventory and other City documentation for the purpose of assessing and recommending corrective measures for debris jams that interfere with the flow or recreational passage along the length of the Clinton River located within Rochester Hills. The City also requires assistance (1) to develop guidelines and procedures based on best practices, (2) to identify required contractual services, (3) to implement a program coordinating contractual services, City staff and volunteers, (4) to initiate a training program for City staff and volunteers and (5) to develop a maintenance program. The consultant shall have environmental expertise in the field of woody debris management. The City is seeking an initial one (1) year contract with options to review for future years.