SCDRFP26104: 2026 UCF Tree Procurement
| Location: | Washington |
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| Posted: | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Agency: | Snohomish Conservation District |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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SCDRFP26104: 2026 UCF Tree Procurement
SCDRFP26104: Submission Form
SCDRFP26104: RFP Packet
Appendix A: Fall 2026 Tree Request Table
Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) requires up to 2,000 trees for the planting season in the Fall and Winter of 2026-2027.
The trees we require will be a variety of sizes from 1 gallon to ball and burlap, and selected from the provided species lists (Appendix A-2026). SCD is open to procuring a variety of cultivars for each of the desired species and is open to procuring species not on the list , as long as they might have high survivability in an urban setting (i.e. drought tolerant, long lived, low maintenance).
All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SCD submission form below as detailed in the RFP Packet no later than June 17, 2026.
Questions about this solicitation should be sent to Haly Rylko, hrylko@snohomishcd.org and procurement@snohomishcd.org , subject line: “SCDRFP26104: Questions”
SCDRFP26104: Submission Form
SCDRFP26104: RFP Packet
Appendix A: Fall 2026 Tree Request Table
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Snohomish Conservation District
528 91st Ave NE Suite A
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
www.SnohomishCD.org
Project Point of Contact
Name: Haly Rylko
Email: Procurement@snohomishcd.org, hrylko@snohomishcd.org
Phone: (360) 618-1014
RFP Title: 2026 UCF Fall Tree Procurement (various sizes, 1 gallon to ball and
burlap)
RFP Number: SCDRFP26104
Date Opened: June 2, 2026
CONTENTS
Important Dates
2
Overview
2
Timeframe
2
Selection Considerations
3
Contracting, Invoicing, and Payment
3
Submitting for Consideration
3
Application Review Process
4
Questions
4
Appendix A
5
IMPORTANT DATES
Release Request for Proposal
Proposal submission deadline
Submission review period
Successful finalist(s) notified
6/2/2026
6/17/2026
6/18/2025 – 6/23/2025
6/24/2025
OVERVIEW
Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) seeks to purchase up to 2,000 trees from one or more suppliers.
SCD requires up to 2,000 trees for the planting season in the Fall and Winter of 2026-2027. The trees we require
will be a variety of sizes from 1 gallon to ball and burlap, and selected from the provided species lists (Appendix A-
2026). SCD is open to procuring a variety of cultivars for each of the desired species and is open to procuring
species not on the list, as long as they might have high survivability in an urban setting (i.e. drought tolerant, long
lived, low maintenance).
SCD reserves the right to amend this solicitation for administrative or technical purposes or to make no awards.
Eligible Applicants
Any organization or entity that has the capacity and experience necessary to carry out the tasks outlined in this
RFP is eligible to apply. This includes state agencies, local and tribal governments, non-profit organizations,
institutes of higher education, and private businesses or contractors.
TIMEFRAME
SCD will finalize orders with selected vendors and provide payment deposits for 2026 trees in June-July of 2026.
Orders shall be fulfilled by the middle of September 2026.
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
The proposals received will be evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria:
1. Capability of meeting the project schedule and expected project deliverables (50%)
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2. Cost (25%)
3. Supplier record of past performance, plant quality and experience with similar projects (20%)
4. Native Tree seed sourced from southerly ranges like the Willamette Valley or Coos Bay (5%)
Total Criteria Weight is 100%
● Preference towards suppliers with the ability to provide multiple species
● Preference towards suppliers sourcing native tree species from southern seed sources such as the Willamette
Valley or Coos Bay
● Preference towards supplier who can deliver to our Lake Stevens office
● Delivery cost is included in submission of materials
● Open to sourcing variety of cultivars for each species listed
CONTRACTING, INVOICING, AND PAYMENT
Vendors shall provide an Invoice or Sales Order which shall serve as a contract.
SCD shall provide a deposit payment upon finalization of the sales order.
Vendors shall provide a final invoice for balance payment of sales order, after delivery / pick-up of plant materials.
SUBMITTING FOR CONSIDERATION
Interested vendors shall submit electronically through the SCD’s webpage for District Business no later than June
17, 2025.
The submission form collects the following:
1. Vendor contact information
a. Company Name, Contact information, Business Website, and, if not on website, the location of
operation
b. Related Project Experience: evidence of successful projects of similar size, scope and complexity.
Including tree delivery capacity.
c. Information about where native tree stock is sourced.
For this solicitation we are interested in sourcing native trees from southern ranges including, but
not limited to, the Willamette Valley and Coos Bay in Oregon.
2. Information about the ability to deliver and delivery fee.
3. Vendors must attach either
a. A completed Appendix A about any species you would like to provide and the amount of each that
are available for purchase. An Excel version of Appendix A can be downloaded from SCD’s
webpage for District Business; or
b. Nursery Price List that includes:
● Price list year, Common Name, Botanical Name, quantity available, tree size, and cost per
tree; or
c. Provide a link to a current price list that includes price list year, Common Name, Botanical Name,
quantity available, tree size, and cost per tree.
Hard copies, faxed, or telephone proposals will not be accepted.
Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on SCD. Applicants are to rely on written
statements issued by SCD.
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APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
A selection committee will review and evaluate submissions based on available selection, budget, and relevant
experience. The selection committee may opt to arrange Zoom-based follow-up interviews with a short list of
potential vendors. The outcome of those sessions can be used for the final decision.
Proposals will be rejected as non-responsive if they do not meet the intent of this solicitation.
QUESTIONS
Questions about this solicitation should be sent to Haly at hrylko@snohomishcd.org and
procurement@snohomishcd.org, subject line: “SCDRFP26104: Questions”.
Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on SCD. Applicants are to rely on written
statements issued by SCD.
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APPENDIX A
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