Coastal Resilience Planning on Humboldt Bay

The County of Humboldt, through its Department of Planning and Building – Long Range Planning, is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to support its Coastal Resilience Planning for Frontline Communities on Humboldt Bay. The project involves conducting a vulnerability assessment focused on flooding and sea-level rise impacts, particularly in the communities of King Salmon and Fields Landing. The selected contractor will provide professional expertise and staffing to develop adaptation strategies emphasizing nature-based solutions, including living shoreline measures. The scope includes creating conceptual designs for eight priority sites and preliminary engineering plans for two of these sites, aiming to enhance community resilience against climate-related hazards. The contract, titled Coastal Resilience Planning on Humboldt Bay, was posted on August 23, 2024, with a response deadline of September 23, 2024. The project budget ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, and the solicitation is open to qualified firms under NAICS code 561320. Interested parties can contact the Planning Clerk via email or phone for further details, and additional information about the bid process is available through the County’s bidding portal.