RFQ - Wetland and Stream Services - 2025 County Safety Program - Phase 1 and 11

Lewis County is soliciting qualified consulting firms for wetland and stream services under its 2025 County Safety Program, Phase 1 and 11, with a solicitation number of HSIP-000S(750). The contract, expected to last approximately twelve months, may be extended at the county’s discretion for additional time and funding, and is valued at an estimated $48,000. Consultants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) of no more than 15 single-sided pages through the OpenGov Procurement portal by August 14, 2026, with interviews scheduled for September 1, 2026. The work requires field delineation of wetlands and streams, development of mitigation and bank use plans, and mapping aligned with federal, state, and local standards including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, Washington State Wetland Rating System, and Lewis County Code Chapter 17.38. The evaluation process is non-cost-based and utilizes a trade-off methodology, prioritizing technical merit over price, with weights assigned to overall SOQ quality (30%), staffing expertise (25%), relevant project experience (25%), past performance (10%), and ability to meet schedules (10%). Key personnel must be identified within the submission, and their resumes are subject to the page limit; the project manager will be interviewed to verify qualifications. Lewis County reserves the right to amend or withdraw the RFQ at any time without liability, and consultants bear all proposal costs. The work is federally funded, performed on-site within Lewis County, and subject to inspection and acceptance based on environmental standards including field indicators of hydric soils, Munsell Soil Color Book, and the National Ordinary High Water Mark Manual. No formal FAR clauses are incorporated; instead, county-specific provisions govern the process, including equal opportunity, ADA, and Title VI compliance. The county encourages participation from disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses, though no formal DBE goals or socioeconomic certifications are required. Submission requires a Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI), not a federal UEI or CAGE code. The Environmental Planner, Ann Weckback, serves as the primary point of contact and technical representative, while the Public Works Director is the contracting officer. All deliverables must be submitted electronically, and no packaging, marking, or shipping instructions are applicable as the contract is for professional services.