ROUTE CONDITIONS ASSESSMENTS

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is soliciting proposals under solicitation 26-00015 for route conditions assessments within the Wenas and L.T. Murray Wildlife Areas. The selected contractor will evaluate 279 miles of routes in the Wenas area and 288 miles in the L.T. Murray area to resolve natural resource issues and social conflicts while providing sustainable travel network alternatives. This work requires the use of ARC GIS to perform risk-benefit analyses based on USFS and BLM standards. Key deliverables include an assessment criteria spreadsheet, risk-benefit assessment models, a comprehensive geodatabase developed through 8 to 12 remote workshops, and detailed route reports for all segments. The contract has an estimated initial value of 150,000 dollars and is awarded based on a 100-point weighted system evaluating technical qualifications and cost. Bidders must provide a cost proposal on a per-mile basis and meet specific insurance requirements, including 1,000,000 dollars in automobile liability and 1,000,000 dollars in marine insurance. The procurement is open to bidders available in Washington State, with a 3 percent bid preference offered to those who do not require mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class action waivers for employees. Compliance with the Buy American Act, ADA standards, and Washington state prevailing wage laws is required. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the WEBS system by the November 11, 2026, deadline.