RFQ - Alternative Compensatory Mitigation Requirement Development

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Apr 3, 2026
Due:	Apr 24, 2026
Agency:	City of Port Angeles
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	PSA-2026-11
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City of Port Angeles

Public Works and Utilities

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

PSA-2026-11

Professional Consulting Services for:

Alternative Compensatory Mitigation Requirement

Development

Qualifications Due:

Friday, April 24, 2026, before 5 PM

City of Port Angeles

Department of Public Works - Engineering

Attn: Lucio Baack, P.E., Civil Engineer III

321 E 5th Street

Port Angeles, WA 98362

lbaack@cityofpa.us

360.809.9051

BACKGROUND INFORMATION & STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The City of Port Angeles (City) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified

environmental consulting firms to develop alternative compensatory mitigation strategies to replace an

existing landfill seawall beach nourishment conditional use permit requirement associated with the

Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) permit approval letter (Attachment #1).

In 2005, the Ecology approved a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (#2005-SW-02799) for construction of

the Port Angeles Landfill seawall. Condition 4 in the approval letter required ongoing beach nourishment

to offset shoreline hardening impacts and maintain beach profile and sediment composition. The City then

obtained Hydraulic Project Approval (Attachment #2) from the Washington Department of Fish and

Wildlife (WDFW) to perform the recurring beach nourishment activity. The City has continually performed

this mitigation activity from 2007 through 2024.

Recent observations indicate that placed sediment is not consistently achieving its intended ecological

objective. Much of the material is rapidly transported offshore, potentially benefiting non-target species

while failing to sustain longshore beach habitat (Attachment #3). In 2025, City staff engaged Ecology and

WDFW regarding elimination of the recurring beach nourishment requirement. Ecology agreed to pause

the beach nourishment permit condition while the City develops an alternative mitigation method or

develops alternative mitigation options, provided the City:

1. Provides a timeline for development and implementation of a new mitigation plan; and

2. Maintains regular communication with Ecology and WDFW.

The City intends to develop a mitigation strategy within a two-year timeline that would replace beach

nourishment with an Ecology approved alternative compensatory mitigation project.

The consultant selected by the City’s selection committee will lead the development/design of a

compensatory mitigation plan/project(s) that achieves measurable ecological benefits within the greater

Port Angeles watershed area. These projects may be “out-of-place” and/or “out-of-kind”, shall meet state

regulatory requirements, and follow the Shoreline Master Program.

The professional services described herein shall be performed by a Consultant team composed of

professionals (engineers, biologists, hydrologists, technicians, etc.) with credentials, experience,

specialized skills, and a high level of technical knowledge to perform the included scope of work and

additional, related tasks, at the direction of the City.

Proposals shall be submitted by firms that are capable and experienced in the type of work described in

this Request for Qualification (RFQ). In addition, all interested firms shall have readily available resources

in the form of trained personnel, support services, specialized consultants and financial resources to carry

out the work without delay. Interested consulting firms are encouraged to submit concise and clear

responses to the Request for Qualifications. Responses of excessive length or complexity are discouraged.

SOQs shall be limited to ten (10), single sided, 8 1/2” x 11” pages, including cover letter.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The following information is available, and will be provided upon request:

Attachment #1: Ecology Approval Letter for the Shoreline Conditional Use Permit #2005-SW-02799

Attachment #2: HPA 2020-6-276+01 Port Angeles Beach Nourishment

Attachment #3: Summary of Shoreline Monitoring Data Relative to Beach Nourishment - Port Angeles

Landfill – Aspect Consulting LLC, 2024.7.12

Attachment #4: Operations and Maintenance Plan - Toe Protection and Beach Nourishment Port

Angeles Landfill Seawall

SCOPE OF WORK

The selected consultant will work with City staff, Ecology, and WDFW to develop an alternative

compensatory mitigation strategy in lieu of beach nourishment at the Port Angeles Landfill seawall.

The following is an example proposed scope of work for the purpose of outlining the professional

service agreement’s goals to aid consultants in the development of their submittal:

Task 1: Project Initiation and Regulatory Coordination.

Review all existing permits, correspondence, technical memorandums, and regulatory guidance

related to the Shoreline Conditional Use Permit Hydraulic Project Approval, and prior beach

nourishment activities. The consultant shall prepare a work plan, project schedule, and conduct an

initial coordination meeting with City staff and regulatory agencies to confirm mitigation

expectations.

Deliverable: Project Work Plan and Schedule.

Task 2: Site Identification and Alternatives Analysis.

Determine the impacts of the seawall to shoreline ecological functions and processes and identify

new methods or projects to generate alternative conservation credits suitable for compensation.

Identify potential habitat restoration or enhancement opportunities within the City’s jurisdiction

(reach-scale and basin-scale) that could serve as “out-of-place” and/or “out-of-kind” compensatory

mitigation. Evaluate the compensatory mitigations for feasibility, conservation credits,

constructability, property ownership constraints, long-term sustainability, permitting requirements,

and relative cost. The consultant shall prepare a comparative analysis of viable alternatives and

recommend a preferred mitigation approach.

Deliverable: No net loss analysis and Alternatives Analysis Technical Memorandum identifying

evaluated sites, comparison criteria, and recommended mitigation concept(s).

Task 3: Mitigation Framework and Compensatory Calculations.

Develop a mitigation framework consistent with applicable state standards and regulatory

expectations. This task shall include preparation of compensatory mitigation calculations

demonstrating measurable ecological benefit (conservative credits) and achievement of “no net loss”

of ecological function, including justification for “out-of-place” and/or “out-of-kind” mitigation where

proposed.

Deliverable: Alternative Compensatory Mitigation Plan, including mitigation calculations using the

“Puget Sound Nearshore Habitat Conservation Calculator” or approved equal method.

Nearshore Calculator V1.7 250326 Final.xlsm

Task 4: Conceptual and Preliminary Design.

For the selected mitigation project(s), the consultant shall prepare conceptual design documentation

sufficient to support regulatory review and cost estimating. This may include site plans, concepts,

habitat enhancement elements, planting plans, and implementation sequences. The consultant shall

also prepare a planning-level cost estimate and identify any additional required permits and approval

pathways.

Deliverable: Conceptual Design Package and Planning-Level Cost Estimate suitable for agency review

and Shoreline Conditional Use revision application.

Task 5: Regulatory Support and Final Documentation.

Support coordination meetings with Ecology and WDFW, refine the mitigation proposal based on

agency feedback, and prepare final documentation necessary to support revision of Shoreline

Conditional Use Permit #2005-SW-02799 and issuance of any required Hydraulic Project Approval.

The consultant may also assist the City in preparing presentation materials for City Council meetings.

Deliverable: Final Alternative Compensatory Mitigation Plan and Regulatory Submittal Package ready

for agency review, City Council Slide Deck Presentation.

Task 6: Directed Services

This element of work will provide for engineering and technical support for issues unforeseen at this

time, which may develop during the project. As individual needs for engineering, analysis, PS&E,

construction inspection, and/or studies arise, the Consultant and the City will negotiate a scope of

work, fee, and formalize it in a Consultant Directed Service work order.

SCHEDULE

Request for Qualifications Timeline

RFQ issued:

Friday, April 3, 2026.

Questions Due:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 by 5:00 pm PST

The City will not respond to any inquiries submitted after this date/time.

Due date:

Friday, April 24, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. PST

Projected Work Schedule

Contract Award:

May 19, 2026

Time of Performance: December 31, 2028

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONTENT

Submittals must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the City’s objectives. The proposal shall be

limited to ten (10), single sided, 8 1/2” x 11” pages, including cover letter. Resumes can be included in an

appendix and do not count towards the page limit. The proposal should not include unnecessary

promotional material, and shall be brief, precise, and organized as follows:

1. Cover Letter

Please include:

• Firm name, address, telephone, email

• A single point of contact for the RFQ process

• General introduction of your firm with a brief summary of general qualifications and areas

of expertise

2. Statement of Qualifications

Please include:

• Description of firm

o Type of ownership – individual, partnership, municipality, corporation, etc.

o Size of firm

o Number of years in business

o Description of qualifications in areas of expertise and services provided

o Information relating to your philosophy and general approaches to the work to

be performed

• A list of projects that demonstrate your firm’s experience with the tasks listed in the Scope

of Work above.

o Include relevant background information on the projects (timeframe, major

milestones, cost, firm’s role, and relevant staff)

o Maximum of 5 project examples

3. Project Approach

Please describe:

• The approach your team would take to meet the City’s stated objectives. A short narrative

of your firm’s specialized approach for the City with regards to the scope of work presented

above. Include proposed schedule, project milestones, and the results expected at the

conclusion of the Project.

4. Key Personnel

Please identify:

• Key personnel for each service provided (including sub-consultants, if necessary)

o Include resumes and certifications for key personnel and their experience on

relevant projects and contracts (as noted above, resumes can be included in an

appendix and do not count towards the page limit)

o Identify potential project managers and any personnel that would interact with

City staff and/or the public

5. References

Please include:

• A list of up to three people whom the City staff may contact for professional references

regarding the past performance of the firm, including name, email and phone number

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	PSA-2026-11
Bid Title:	RFQ - Alternative Compensatory Mitigation Requirement Development
Category:	Public Works
Status:	Open

RFQ - Alternative Compensatory Mitigation Requirement Development

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