EWEB RFP #26-171-PSC Carmen-Smith Mitigation Fund Administrator

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) seeks a qualified firm to serve as the administrator of the Carmen‑Smith Mitigation Fund, managing a $1.3 M fund and annual contributions of roughly $215 k for at least seven years. The administrator will act as trustee, invest and disburse funds for aquatic‑habitat and water‑quality projects in the McKenzie River Basin, oversee project selection, manage contracts, and provide annual financial and performance reports. The work is primarily administrative and consultative, requiring strong financial‑management, grant‑administration, and environmental‑project experience. • Act as trustee of the Fish Enhancement Fund, maintain investment accounts, and pursue matching‑grant opportunities. • Solicit, evaluate, and select mitigation projects, negotiate agreements, and monitor implementation. • Prepare annual reports detailing expenditures, balances, and project outcomes; retain records for audit. • Operate on a 7‑year contract, with an allowable administrative cost ceiling of 20 % of each EWEB contribution (≈ $43 k per year).