Environmental Land Use Consultant

The Seattle School District No. 1 is seeking a qualified Environmental Land Use Consultant to support environmental compliance under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for a major capital improvement program funded by the upcoming BTA VI Capital Levy, scheduled for the February 2028 ballot. The consultant will be responsible for preparing comprehensive environmental documentation, including a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), Determination of Significance, public notice materials, and summaries of public comments for approximately two middle school construction or modernization projects, a centrally located Skills Center, and around 27 track, field, and playfield replacements or conversions across Seattle. All work must be completed by August 8, 2027, and the contract includes a base term of two years with an option for a one-year extension based on performance and mutual agreement. The consultant must ensure all deliverables comply with state and local environmental regulations and professional standards of care, and must coordinate closely with the District’s designated Project Manager, Mike Skutack, and contracting office. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the BidLocker portal by 10:00 a.m. PST on May 26, 2026, and are limited to 15 pages using no smaller than 12-point type, with certain forms excluded from the page count. Evaluation is based on a trade-off process where technical merit outweighs cost, accounting for 80% of the total score: 30 points for project experience and past performance, 30 points for qualifications and availability of key personnel, and 20 points for the proposed approach and techniques; pricing represents the remaining 20%. Offerors must identify all key team members with resumes and obtain prior written approval for any changes. The selected firm must provide a W-9, Washington State Business License, and proof of insurance including workers’ compensation, general liability, umbrella, and auto coverage. Additionally, personnel with certain felony convictions related to child abuse or sexual offenses are prohibited from working on any project involving contact with minors. The consultant must adhere to federal and state civil rights and labor laws including Title VII, ADA, VEVRAA, and prevailing wage requirements, and all communications must go through designated District representatives. Pricing is structured as a lump sum, not-to-exceed contract, with detailed cost breakdowns by role and reimbursable expenses required, though the total contract value is not specified in the solicitation materials. Proposers must explicitly accept all standard contract terms and may