Project Information

Bid Title

Beaver Structure Mimicry, Habitat Enhancement, and Re-establishment in Boulder County

Issuing Agency

Boulder County

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Jan 9, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP-231-26

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Project Description

Beaver Structure Mimicry, Habitat Enhancement, and Re-establishment in Boulder County

Due Date: 02/09/2026 2:00 pm

Bidding Number: RFP-231-26

Bidding Categories: Office of Sustainability, Climate and Resilience

Other Comments:

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.

RFP-231-26 Submittal Instructions

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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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