Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Jan. 20, 2021

Business Meeting: Jan. 25, 2021

Summary:

A Request for Proposals (RFP) is to be issued to retain a professional consultant for annual wetland and stream services for projects including Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded projects, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded projects, and Lewis County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects. The proposals must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. local time, February 8, 2021, at the Lewis County Public Works office (2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532).

Publications: The Chronicle January 26, 2021 and February 2, 2021. The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce January 26, 2021 and February 2, 2021.

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Ann Weckback, Tina Hemphill, Michelle Steepy, Kim Amrine, Rose Williams, PW

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County Public Works anticipates needing annual wetland and stream services for various projects, including Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded projects, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded projects, and Lewis County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Public Works does not have the required resources to complete the wetland and stream services for these projects within the scheduled time; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Public Works is soliciting proposals from consulting firms with expertise in wetland and stream services; and

WHEREAS, publication to solicit for professional services is needed to contract with a professional wetland and stream services consultant.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lewis County Public Works is instructed to prepare an RFP, evaluate responses, select a consultant, and negotiate a contract; and the Clerk of the Lewis County BOCC is instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, posting and publication as required by RCW 65.16.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 25th day of January, 2021.