2027 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT - Plan Holder List - Updated October 13, 2026

REQUEST for PROPOSAL #965
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Clark County Washington
RELEASE DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
DUE DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 by 11:00 am
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - NO EXCEPTIONS
Request for Proposal for:
2027 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT
SUBMIT:
One (1) Original
Two (2) Complete Copies
of the Proposal to:
United Parcel Service / FedEx or Hand Delivery United States Postal Service)
Clark County Not Available
ATTN: Office of Purchasing
1300 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Suite 650
Vancouver WA 98660
564-397-2323
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except Legal Holidays.
No electronic mail submissions.
Refer Questions to Project Manager:
Clark County, WA local government agency is not affiliated with any group, business or other type of enterprise
that is not listed on our webpage at www.clark.wa.gov and emails must end in @clark.wa.gov.
Elizabeth Gregg
Engineer III | Public Works
Elizabeth.Gregg@clark.wa.gov
360-524-1308

General Terms and Conditions
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS - Contractors shall comply with all management and independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of
administrative requirements established by Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the restricting competition. This does not preclude or impede the formation of a consortium
Revised Code of the State of Washington (RCW), and any subsequent amendments or of companies and/or agencies for purposes of engaging in jointly sponsored proposals.
modifications, as applicable to providers licensed in the State of Washington.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Clark County has made this RFP subject to Washington
ALL proposals submitted become the property of Clark County. It is understood and agreed State statute RCW 39.34. Therefore, the proposer may, at the proposers option, extend
that the prospective Proposer claims no proprietary rights to the ideas and written materials identical prices and services to other public agencies wishing to participate in this RFP.
contained in or attached to the proposal submitted. Clark County has the right to reject or Each public agency wishing to utilize this RFP will issue a purchase order (or contract)
accept proprietary information. binding only their agency. Each contract is between the proposer and the individual agency
with no liability to Clark County.
AUTHORSHIP - Applicants must identify any assistance provided by agencies or indivi-
LIMITATION - This RFP does not commit Clark County to award a contract, to pay any
duals outside the proposers own organization in preparing the proposal. No contingent
costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or to procure or contract for
fees for such assistance will be allowed to be paid under any contract resulting from this
services or supplies.
RFP.
LATE PROPOSALS - A proposal received after the date and time indicated above will not
CANCELLATION OF AWARD - Clark County reserves the right to immediately cancel an be accepted. No exceptions will be made.
award if the contractual agreement has not been entered into by both parties or if new state
regulations or policy make it necessary to change the program purpose or content, ORAL PRESENTATIONS - An oral presentation may be required of those prospective
discontinue such programs, or impose funding reductions. In those cases where contractors whose proposals are under consideration. Prospective contractors may be
negotiation of contract activities are necessary, Clark County reserves the right to limit the informed that an oral presentation is desired and will be notified of the date, time and
period of negotiation to sixty (60) days after which time funds may be unencumbered. location the oral presentation is to be conducted.
CONFIDENTIALLY - Proposer shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws OTHER AUDIT/MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - In addition, auditing or monitoring for
governing the confidentiality of information. the following purposes will be conducted at the discretion of Clark County: Fund
accountability; Contract compliance; and Program performance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST - All proposals submitted must contain a statement disclosing
PRICE WARRANT - The proposer shall warrant that the costs quoted for services in
or denying any interest, financial or otherwise, that any employee or official of Clark County
response to the RFP are not in excess of those which would be charged any other individual
or the appropriate Advisory Board may have in the proposing agency or proposed project.
or entity for the same services performed by the prospective contractor, in a similar
socioeconomic, geographical region.
CONSORTIUM OF AGENCIES - Any consortium of companies or agencies submitting a
proposal must certify that each company or agency of the consortium can meet the REQUEST for PROPOSALS - This solicitation is an invitation by Clark County for
requirements set forth in the RFP. Proposers to submit an offer, which may be subject to subsequent discussions and
negotiations by the County and the Proposer. It is not a request for a competitive bid.
COST OF PROPOSAL & AWARD - The contract award will not be final until Clark County A Proposal means any document, submittal, interview presentation, negotiation, and
and the prospective contractor have executed a contractual agreement. The contractual everything and anything provided in response to this RFP regardless of whether the
agreement consists of the following parts: (a) the basic provisions and general terms and submission is an oral or written submission.
conditions, (b) the special terms and conditions, (c) the project description and goals Clark County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result
(Statement of Work), and (d) the budget and payment terms. Clark County is not of this RFP, to negotiate with any or all prospective contractors on modifications to
responsible for any costs incurred prior to the effective date of the contract. Clark County proposals, to waive formalities, to postpone award, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this
reserves the right to make an award without further negotiation of the proposal submitted. RFP if it is in the best interest of Clark County to do so.
Therefore, the proposal should be submitted in final form from a budgetary, technical, and
programmatic standpoint. PROTESTS - Must be submitted to the Purchasing Department within 3 business days of
receipt of Letter of Notice.
DISPUTES - Clark County encourages the use of informal resolution to address complaints
or disputes arising over any actions in implementing the provisions of this RFP. Written PUBLIC SAFETY - May require limiting access to public work sites, public facilities, and
complaints should be addressed to Clark County - Purchasing, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, public offices, sometimes without advance notice. The successful Proposer's employees
Washington 98666-5000. and agents shall carry sufficient identification to show by whom they are employed and
display it upon request to security personnel. County project managers have discretion
DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS - It is the to require the successful Proposer's employees and agents to be escorted to and from
policy of Clark County to require equal opportunity in employment and services subject any public office, facility or work site if national or local security appears to require it.
to eligibility standards that may be required for a specific program. Clark County is an
SALES TAX - Out of State Businesses - WA State Reporting Thresholds & Nexus
equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity in
https://dor.wa.gov/education/industry-guides/out-state-businesses-reporting-thresholds-
employment and in access to the provision of all county services. Clark County's Equal
and-nexus Businesses operating outside WA State must register to report B&O tax and
Employment Opportunity Plan is available at
collect/submit applicable sales tax, if the business meets any of the following thresholds in
http://www.clark.wa.gov/hr/documents.html. This commitment applies regardless of
the current or prior year:
race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran
* Has physical presence nexus in Washington.
status, on-the-job injury, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made without
* Has more than $100,000 in combined gross receipts sourced or attributed to
consideration of these or any other factors that are prohibited by law. In compliance with
Washington.
department of Labor Regulations implementing Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, no qualified handicapped individual shall be discriminated against * Is organized or commercially domiciled in Washington.
in admission or access to any program or activity. The prospective contractor must agree
SUBCONTRACTING - No activities or services included as a part of this proposal may
to provide equal opportunity in the administration of the contract, and its subcontracts or
be subcontracted to another organization, firm, or individual without the approval of
other agreements.
Clark County. Such intent to subcontract shall be clearly identified in the proposal. It is
understood that the contractor is held responsible for the satisfactory accomplishment
MUNICIPAL RESEARCH and SERVICE CENTER - Clark County (WA) contracts with
of the service or activities included in a subcontract.
the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) to maintain our Consultant, Small
Works and Vendor rosters. To be eligible to participate in this Clark County public VERBAL PROPOSALS - Verbal proposals will not be considered in making the award of
solicitation and the resulting contract, your business must be registered with the MRSC any contract as a result of this RFP.
Rosters. Failure to register may result in your proposal being marked nonresponsive.
Be sure to select Clark County in your application. If you have questions about the WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE - The contractor shall comply with R.C.W.
registration process, contact the MRSC Rosters at 206-436-3798 or Title 51- with minimum coverage limits of $500,000 for each accident, or provide
https://mrscrosters.org/businesses/business-membership/ evidence that State law does not require such coverage.
INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION - The prospective contractor guarantees that, FOR ALTERNATIVE FORMATS
in connection with this proposal, the prices and/or cost data have been arrived at Clark County ADA Office: V: 564-397-2322
ADA@clark.wa.gov

Request for Proposals
Table of Contents
PART I PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Section IA: General Information
1. Introduction
2. Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)
3. Letter of Interest
4. Interlocal Cooperation Act
5. Background
6. Scope of Project
7. Project Funding
8. Title VI Statement
9. Timeline for Selection
10. Employment Verification
Section IB: Work Requirements
1. Required Services
2. County Performed Work
3. Deliverables and Schedule
4. Place of Performance
5. Period of Performance
6. Debarred / Suspended
7. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
8. Public Disclosure
9. Insurance/Bond
10. Plan Holders List
PART II PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL
Section IIA: Pre-Submittal Meeting/Clarification
1. Pre-Submittal Meeting
2. Proposal Clarification
Section IIB: Proposal Submission
1. Proposals Due
2. Proposal
Section IIC: Proposal Content
1. Proposal Cover Sheet
2. Project Team
3. Management Approach
4. Respondent's Capabilities
5. Project Approach and Understanding
6. Proposed Cost
PART III PROPOSAL EVALUATION & CONTRACT AWARD
Section IIIA: Proposal Review and Selection
1. Evaluation and Selection
2. Evaluation Criteria Scoring
Section IIIB: Contract Award
1. Consultant Selection
2. Contract Development
3. Award Review
4. Orientation/Kick-off Meeting
ATTACHMENTS A: Proposal Cover Sheet
B: Letter of Interest
C: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters Form

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EXHIBITS A. Clark County Professional Services Sample Contract

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Part I Proposal Requirements
Section IA General Information
1. Introduction Clark County Public Works intends to award a single contract for professional services to be
provided on an as-needed basis.
The types of services to be provided include structural analysis and design tasks, hydraulic
analysis related to bridges and culverts, grant application preparation, in-service inspection of
bridges and structures, and other tasks in support of county bridge and structure programs.
Firms must have a nationally certified bridge inspector (per 23 CFR 650.305) on staff in order
to qualify. Proposals must identify this staff member and list their qualifications.
This is a qualifications-based selection process, do not submit costs with proposal.
Proposers shall respond to all sections to be considered.
2. Municipal Research Clark County, (WA) contracts with the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) to
and Service Center maintain our Consultant Rosters. To be eligible to participate in this public solicitation and the
(MRSC) resulting contract your business must be registered with the MRSC Rosters.
Failure to register may result in your proposal being marked non-responsive. Be sure to select
Clark County in your application. If you have questions about the registration process, contact
the MRSC Rosters at 206-436-3798 or https://mrscrosters.org/businesses/business-
membership/
3. Letter of Interest If your company contact details are not on the Plan Holder List at
https://clark.wa.gov/internal-services/request-proposal-1
Attachment B, Letter of Interest must be submitted to participate in this RFP.
4. Interlocal Clark County has made this Request for Proposal and the resulting contract(s) subject to
Cooperation Act Washington State statute 39.34 RCW Interlocal Cooperation Act. The proposer may opt to
extend identical services and prices to qualified public agencies. Each contract is between the
proposer and individual agency binding only their agency, with no liability to Clark County. 39.80
RCW Contracts for Architectural and Engineering Services requires qualifications-based
selection, do not submit costs with proposal.
5. Background Clark County Public Works is seeking proposals from qualified firms with demonstrated
experience in all the areas listed in the Introduction. The selected firm will be used on an as-
needed basis to assist with county bridge and structure programs when county staff do not have
either the expertise or capacity to do the work.
6. Scope of Project There is no guarantee of any expenditure on this contract. Individual tasks will be assigned to
the selected firm as needs are identified. The scope of work, schedule and compensation for
each project will be established in writing through a Task Assignment prior to commencement
of the work. Task Assignments will be issued by the county's contract administrator. Any

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changes to the scope of work, schedule or budget must be agreed to by the consultant and
Clark County in writing as an amendment to the Task Assignment.
7. Project Funding Clark County anticipates awarding a single contract with a total expenditure not to exceed
$600,000 split among multiple task assignments. No federal funds or grants will be used for this
contract.
8. Title VI Title VI Statement
Statement Clark 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 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.
El Condado de Clark, de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos
Civiles de 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d a 2000d 4) y el Reglamento, por la presente
notifica a todos los postores que se asegurara afirmativamente de que cualquier contrato
celebrado de conformidad con este anuncio, las empresas comerciales desfavorecidas tendran
la oportunidad plena y justa de presentar ofertas en respuesta a esta invitacion y no seran
discriminadas por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional en consideracion a un laudo.
For questions regarding Clark County Public Works' Title VI Program, or for interpretation or
translation services for non-English speakers, or otherwise making materials available in an
alternate format, contact Clark County Public Works' Title VI Coordinator via email at CCPW-
TitleVI@clark.wa.gov or phone at 564-397-4944. Hearing/speech impaired may call the
Washington Relay Center at 711.
La poliza del condado de Clark es garantizar que ninguna persona por motivos de raza, color,
origen nacional o sexo segun lo dispuesto en el Title VI of the Civil Rights Act de 1964, segun
enmendada, sea excluida por participar en, ser negado los beneficios de, o ser discriminado
por cualquier programa o actividad patrocinada por el condado. Para preguntas relacionadas
con el programa de Title VI de Obras Publicas del condado de Clark, o para servicios de
interpretacion o traduccion para personas que no hablan ingles. O para que los materiales
esten disponibles en un formato alternativo, comuniquese con el coordinador del Title VI de
Obras Publicas del condado de Clark por correo electronico a CCPW-TitleVI@clark.wa.gov o
por telefono a 564-397-4944. Las personas con problemas de audicion / habla pueden llamar
a Washington Relay Center al 711.
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9. Timeline for The following dates are the intended timeline:
Selection
Deadline for Questions and Answers September 30, 2026
Final date for Addendum, if needed October 2, 2026
Proposals Due October 14, 2026
Proposal Review/Evaluation Period October 15 - October 29, 2026
Interviews November 9 - 12, 2026
Selection Committee Recommendation November 12, 2026
Contract Negotiation/Execution November 12 - December 17, 2026
Contract Intended to Begin January 25, 2027
10. Employment The Proposer, if awarded the Contract, shall register and enter into a Memorandum of
Verification Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program before
execution of the Contract. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees and any sub-
contractor(s) assigned to perform work under this Agreement are eligible to work in the United
States. The Contractor shall provide verification of compliance upon County request. Failure by
Contractor to comply with this subsection shall be considered a material breach.
(Sole Proprietors must submit a letter stating such.)
Section IB Work Requirements
1. Required Services The selected firm will be used on a task assignment basis to assist with projects when county
staff do not have the expertise or capacity to complete work.
The types of services to be provided include the following:
* Evaluate candidate structures for feasibility and costs involved with replacement,
strengthening, scour mitigation, or seismic upgrades;
* Provide concept plans and cost estimates for use in grant applications and project
planning,
* Prepare grant applications,

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* Evaluate structures for maintenance and repair needs,
* Develop designs for bridges, culverts, walls, bridge rail retrofits, or other structures
and prepare Type, Size, and Location (TS&L) documents,
* Evaluate scour potential of bridges and culverts.
* Review and recommend scour monitoring criteria. Design scour countermeasures
using HEC-18 and HEC-23.
* Provide inspection of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and/or other structures,
including specialty access (rope access, underwater, etc.) and short-notice or
emergency structure inspection and analysis.
* Prepare load rating reports and provide load rating analysis for oversized and
overweight loads.
* Perform other miscellaneous task assignments in support of county bridge and
structure programs.
Consultant must have a certified bridge inspector (team leader) to qualify. Proposals must
identify this staff member and list their qualifications.
2. County Performed For most tasks the consultant will be working closely with county staff on the project. The
Work responsibilities of the consultant will be clearly defined in the scope of the task assignment.
Typically, county staff will provide background information on the structures associated with the
task, including (if needed and available): as-built plans; inspection reports; load ratings; scour
appraisals or hydraulics reports; previous grant applications, concept plans, and cost estimates;
or other pertinent information.
3. Deliverables & This is a suggested schedule and is subject to change:
Schedule
Deliverables and schedule for each task will be clearly defined in the task assignment.
4. Place of Contract performance may take place in the County's facility, the Proposer's facility, a third-
Performance party location or any combination thereof.
The place of performance may vary from task to task but will typically be independent of
project locations and can be performed at the Proposer's facility. Some tasks will require site
visits and coordination with county staff in Clark County. Such exceptions will be clearly
defined in the scope of the task assignment.
5. Period of A contract awarded as a result of this RFP will be for four (4) years and is intended to begin on
Performance January 25, 2027and end December 31, 2030.
The anticipated contract value is $600,000. The contract value will not be modified by contract
extensions. Final contract value will be determined by approved funding.
Clark County reserves the right to extend the contract resulting from this RFP for a period of one
(1) additional years, with the same terms and conditions, with the exception of cost, by service

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of a written notice of its intention to do so prior to the contract termination date.
The county also reserves the right to terminate the contract, with thirty (30) days written notice,
at any time if the requirements of the contract are not being met satisfactorily, solely in the
county's judgment.
6. Debarred/Suspended F e d e r a l l y or Washington State debarred or suspended suppliers may not participate in this
Request for Proposal.
All proposers must fill out, sign and submit the "Certification Regarding Debarment,
Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters" form with their proposal to be eligible to
participate.
7. Americans with Clark County in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the
Disabilities Act (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability,
Information in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format
by emailing ADA@clark.wa.gov or by calling 564-397-2322.
8. Public Disclosure This procurement is subject to the Washington Public Records Act (the "Act"), chapter 42.56
RCW. Once in the County's possession, all of the RFP Submittals shall be considered public
records and available for public records inspection and copying, unless exempt under the Act.
If a Respondent or Proposer considers any portion of an RFP Submittal to be protected under
the law, whether in electronic or hard copy form, the Respondent or Proposer shall clearly
identify each such portion with the word "PROPRIETARY". The County will notify the
Respondent or Proposer in writing of the request and allow the Respondent or Proposer ten
(10) days to obtain a court order enjoining release of the record(s). If the Respondent or
Proposer does not take such action within the ten (10) day period, the County will release the
portions of the RFP Submittal deemed subject to disclosure. All Respondents and Proposers
who provide RFP Submittals for this procurement accept the procedures described above and
agree that the County shall not be responsible or liable in any way for any losses that the party
may incur from the disclosure of records to a third party who requests them.
9. Insurance/Bond A. Waiver of Subrogation
All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to
waive subrogation against County, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees
and volunteers or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in
compliance with these specifications to waive their right of subrogation prior to a loss. Contractor
hereby waives its own right of subrogation against County and shall require similar written
express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
B. Proof of Insurance
Proof of Insurance shall be provided prior to the starting of the contract performance. Proof
will be on an ACORD Certificate(s) of Liability Insurance, which the Proposer shall provide to
Clark County. Each certificate will show the coverage, deductible and policy period. Policies
shall be endorsed to state that coverage will not be suspended, voided, canceled or reduced
without a 30-day written notice by mail to the County. It is the Proposers responsibility to
provide evidence of continuing coverage during the overlap periods of the policy and the
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C. Worker's Compensation
As required by the industrial insurance laws of the State of Washington.
D. Automobile
If the Proposer or its employees use motor vehicles in conducting activities under this Contract,
liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage shall be provided by the Proposer
through a commercial automobile insurance policy. The policy shall cover all owned and non-
owned vehicles. Such insurance shall have minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence,
combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability with a $1,000,000
annual aggregate limit. If the Proposer does not use motor vehicles in conducting activities under
this Contract, then written confirmation to that effect on Proposer letterhead shall be submitted
by the Proposer.
E. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance
Written under ISO Form CG0001 or its latest equivalent with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per
occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for each one-year policy period. Personal and
Advertising injury of $1,000,000 per occurrence. This policy must renew annually. This
coverage may be any combination of primary, umbrella or excess liability coverage affording
total liability limits of not less than $1,000,000 occurrence and $2,000,000 annual
aggregate. However, if other policies are added they must be a follow-form policy in language,
renewal date, and have no more exclusions than the underlying coverage. Products and
Completed Operations coverage shall be provided for a period of three years following
Substantial Completion of the Work. The deductible will not be more than $50,000 unless prior
arrangements are made with Clark County on a case-by-case basis; the criterion is the
Contractor's liquidity and ability to pay from its own resources regardless of coverage status due
to cancellation, reservation of rights, or other no-coverage-enforce reason. Coverage shall not
contain any endorsement(s) excluding nor limiting Product/Completed Operations, Contractual
Liability or Cross Liability. Clark County needs to be listed as additional insured.
F. Professional Liability (aka Errors and Omissions)
The Proposer shall obtain, at Proposers expense, and keep in force during the term of this
contract Professional Liability insurance policy to protect against legal liability arising out of
contract activity. Such insurance shall provide a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and
$3,000,000 annual aggregate. The deductible will not be more than $25,000 unless prior
arrangements are made with Clark County on a case-by-case basis; the criterion is the
Proposers liquidity and ability to pay from its own resources. It should be an "Occurrence Form"
policy. If the policy is "Claims Made", then Extended Reporting Period Coverage (Tail coverage)
shall be purchased for three (3) years after the end of the contract.
G. Umbrella Liability Coverage
Umbrella Coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 shall be provided and will apply over all liability
policies without exception, including Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability.
H. Additional Insured
Clark County, its officers, employees and agents, will be named on all policies of contractor and
any subcontractors as an additional insured, with no restrictions or limitations concerning
products and completed operations. This coverage shall be primary coverage and
noncontributory to any coverage maintained by Clark County. The contractor shall provide Clark
County with verification of insurance and endorsements required by this agreement. Clark
County reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies
at any time. All insurance shall be obtained from an insurance company authorized to do
business in the State of Washington.
All policies must have a Best's Rating of A-VII or better.