RFQ - On Call Environmental Services

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Sep 2, 2026
Due:	Sep 30, 2026
Agency:	County of Cowlitz
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
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Bid Title:	RFQ - On Call Environmental Services
Category:	Public Works
Status:	Open

Description:

The Cowlitz County Department of Public Works (County) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified consultants capable of performing environmental analysis and permitting, critical area surveys and studies, wetland/stream identification and mitigation, biological assessments and other environmental services that may be associated with County Projects. Â The consultant will provide environmental services as County projects are scheduled for development or as circumstances emerge that require professional environmental services.

Publication Date/Time:

9/2/2026 12:00 pm

Closing Date/Time:

9/30/2026 4:00 pm

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NOTICE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR AS-NEEDED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

COWLITZ COUNTY

Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Local Time

Description

The Cowlitz County Department of Public Works (County) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from

qualified consultants capable of performing environmental analysis and permitting, critical area surveys

and studies, wetland/stream identification and mitigation, biological assessments and other

environmental services that may be associated with County projects. The consultant will provide

environmental services as County projects are scheduled for development or as circumstances emerge

that require professional environmental services.

The County anticipates contracting with one to three engineering firms to provide consulting services on

an as-needed basis and each firm may subsequently be asked to prepare specific proposals (task orders)

for more than one project. The contract term will be for a period of two years with a possible one-year

extension.

The selected consultant will be responsible for the preparation of permit applications, technical studies

and other environmental documentation for proposed County projects. The selected consultant must

be willing and able to work collaboratively with other members of the project team including both County

staff and other consultants.

All work and deliverables will be agreed upon using a task order process. The task order process will

consist of the County contacting and requesting services for a specific project. The consultant will then

develop a detailed scope and budget for each request. When the scope and budget is agreed upon a

task order will be issued that includes the budget and date of delivery. Any changes to the cost, scope of

work or schedule must be agreed upon by the Consultant and the County in writing All work and

deliverables will be in accordance with all current and applicable local, State and Federal requirements

and shall comply with the department’s standards and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified firms should demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Environmental Permits including but not limited to SEPA, NEPA, Shoreline Substantial

Development, Critical Areas, Floodplain, HPA, Water Quality Certifications, DAHP Approvals

and other federal, state and local permits.

• Environmental Studies including but not limited to wetlands, stream and ordinary highwater

mark delineations; biological assessments; biological evaluations; abbreviated biological

evaluations and specific project information forms (SPIFs); soil and groundwater contamination

assessments; Critical Aquifer Recharge Assessments; and forage fish surveys.

• Mitigation Planning, Design and Monitoring: Preparation of mitigation plans, designs and

monitoring documents, habitat assessments and management plans, planting plans, bank use

plans, regulatory agency and permit negotiation and monitoring.

• Stream isolation and fish relocation.

• Grant application assistance

• Any other related environmental services.

In addition, the Consultants submitting their SOQ (and any subconsultants) must not be listed with the

Washington State Department of Licensing as debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to contract

with Cowlitz County and must not be included on the General Services Administration’s List of Parties

Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs or the Department of Housing and

Urban Development’s Limited Denial of Participation list.

Tentative Consultant Selection Schedule

• Requests for proposals Released: September 8, 2025, Last day for questions September 22,

2026

• Proposals due: September 30, 2026

• Interviews, if needed: week of October 26, 2026

• Tentative Award of Contract November 2026

• Tentative Start: January 2027

SOQ Format, Style and Length

To ensure uniformity of the SOQ’s responding to this RFQ and to facilitate the evaluation process, all

submittals should be organized and labeled following the outline below:

1. Introductory Letter – Introduce the firm and express interest in the project and why the firm

is a good fit for Cowlitz County. Include the name of the principal-In-Charge and project

manager, and contact information.

2. Company Profile – Include background, relevant experience, and qualifications.

3. Project Understanding and Approach – Outline the firm’s proposed approach, methodology,

and projected timeline for responding to requests from the County.

4. Key Personnel – Identify the project team and relevant expertise.

5. References – Include at least three professional references from similar projects.

Writing styles should be concise and straightforward. The length of the submittal document shall not

exceed 12 pages (single-sided) using 12-point letter font for the main text. Consultants not conforming

to the criteria may be considered non-responsive. Consultants may use their discretion for the font size

of other materials (e.g. graphics, charts). Foldouts not exceeding 11x17 are permitted. Supporting

documentation (including team member résumés) attached as appendices is not included in the

determination of total page count.

Evaluation Criteria

The following criteria will be used to evaluate each proposal.

1. [40 points] - Demonstrated experience and expertise with environmental services and

familiarity with Cowlitz County.

2. [30 points] - Qualifications and experience of key personnel.

3. [20 points] – Relevant experience, past performance and references.

4. [10 points] - Appendices.

Qualifications will be reviewed and weighed as indicated above. Following evaluations of the SOQs, the

highest-ranking firms may be invited to participate in an interview process. The intent of the interviews is

to help clarify and verify information provided in the SOQ and to give the County’s evaluation team an

opportunity to learn more about the firm’s relevant experience and expertise.

Revisions

In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFQ, addenda will be provided via email to

all individuals who have made the County aware of their interest. Revisions, updates, and clarifications

of the RFQ will also be posted on the County’s webpage at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information

Cowlitz County in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination based on disability in all programs and activities.

This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Cowlitz County Department of

Public Works at publicworks@cowlitzwa.gov or by calling 360-577- 3030.

Title VI Statement

Cowlitz County in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,

42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively

ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business

enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will

not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an

award.

Reservations

Cowlitz County reserves the right to reject all SOQs and to waive irregularities and informalities in the

submittal and evaluation process. This solicitation of Services does not obligate Cowlitz County to pay

any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation and submission of an SOQ or any other

presentations, whether in response to this RFQ or to any subsequent requirements of the consultant

selection and contract negotiation process. This solicitation does not oblige Cowlitz County to accept or

contract for any expressed or implied services. Furthermore, Cowlitz County reserves the right to award

the contract to the next most qualified Consultant if the originally selected Consultant does not

successfully negotiate and execute a contract within thirty (30) days of the proposal.

Submittal

Submit four (4) copies of your Statement of Qualifications to Cowlitz County Department of Public

Works, 1600 13th Avenue South, Kelso, WA, 98626, Attention Susan Eugenis, PE County Engineer, no

later than Wednesday, September 30, 2026, by 4:00 pm. Submittals will not be accepted after that date

and time. Any questions should be directed to Susan Eugenis at (360) 577 – 3030 or by email at

eugeniss@cowlitzwa.gov

Cowlitz County looks forward to reviewing your submittal.

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