Request for Proposals for Aquatic Vegetation Management -LMD No. 1 (Big Lake)

SKAGIT COUNTY

Skagit County Public Works is seeking professional services from a qualified contractor for the purpose of aquatic plant management for Lake Management District No. 1 (Big Lake). The contract period will be for two (2) year from 2025 to 2027. The County’s needs are outlined in the following request for proposals (RFP).

Timeframe:

The County will adhere to the following timeframe for selection of firm:

Submittal Criteria:
All proposals should be labeled “RFP LMD 1 Aquatic Plant Management” and preferably sent by email to Evan Emrick at evane@co.skagit.wa.us .

The proposal must contain the following information:

• The names of individuals who will be providing aquatic plant management for this project, and their areas of expertise.

• Specific experience and/or relevant certifications/licenses of all individuals relative to this proposed project.

• A proposed outline detailing tasks, team composition, methods, equipment used, products and project schedule.

• A proposed budget based on the costs associated with the tasks outlined in this RFP.

• A description of any fines or penalties issued to the firm, or any individual working on the project, concerning permit and/or regulatory violations associated with aquatic plant management activities within the past ten (10) years.

• A minimum of three (3) project references. Include project name, date(s), description of project, and a contact name and telephone number.

• An example of an aquatic plant management Final Report (including maps) prepared within the last three (3) years. Report should cover a project similar in scope to the task outlined in this RFP.

• An example of a map using BioBase technology, showing aquatic plant densities.