Department of Natural Resources 9/24/2025

Island County’s Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide specialized services in mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), and climate risk assessment specifically targeting shoreline onsite sewage systems (OSS) vulnerable to sea level rise in Island County, Washington. The solicitation, issued under number PH092425 and published on September 24, 2025, aims to support the Island Local Integrating Organization (ILIO) in conducting a comprehensive vulnerability analysis. This includes evaluating privately-owned OSS using various sea level rise projections combined with parcel data, developing a prioritization matrix to guide outreach, technical assistance, and funding efforts, and delivering recommendations for resiliency and adaptation strategies, referencing successful practices from other jurisdictions. The project timeline is set between November 2025 and March 2026. Proposals are due by October 17, 2025, with final responses accepted through January 1, 2026. The contract is governed by Island County and Washington State statutes, with no incorporation of federal acquisition regulations. Key contractual requirements include contractor indemnification and defense of Island County from claims arising from contract activities, along with strict insurance mandates covering commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and industrial injury per Washington state law. Contractors must provide certificates of insurance naming the County as an additional insured and maintain coverage throughout the contract's duration. The evaluation favors a best value approach emphasizing consultant experience, quality and feasibility of deliverables, cost-effectiveness, and project management capability. Proposers must submit detailed budgets, timelines, team rosters, references, and an example technical memo from a similar project, along with statements accepting contract language and certifying no conflicts of interest. Deliverables must ensure homeowner privacy by anonymizing data for public outreach. The contract’s estimated budget range is between $500,000 and $1,500,000. Administrative contact for the solicitation and contract matters is J. Schmitz, Natural Resources Manager, reachable via email at [email hidden]. No specific packaging, shipping, or invoicing instructions are provided, and no federal clause references apply. The solicitation explicitly encourages proposals from disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses.