Grays Harbor County Critical Areas Ordinance Periodic Update Consulting Services
- Client
- Grays Harbor County Planning and Building Division
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/24/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- - Up to 50,000 USD - Deadline November 5,2026
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedGrays Harbor County is seeking qualified multidisciplinary consultants to assist in updating and adopting its Critical Areas Ordinance as part of a periodic update. The selected contractor will prepare a project management plan, review existing ordinances, goals, policies, development regulations, and codes, and conduct community engagement and long-range planning tasks. Work must begin in December 2026 and reach completion by June 11, 2027. Only onshore US organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Consultants must submit their proposals by email, not exceeding 20 pages, by November 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Questions are due no later than October 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM. The project has an allocated budget of up to $50,000 for consulting services, community engagement expenses, and goods or materials costs.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from CAO Periodic Update Request for Proposal Packet_10-22-2026.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Grays Harbor County is soliciting proposals from qualified multidisciplinary consultants to assist in updating and adopting its Critical Areas Ordinance as part of a periodic update. The expected timeline begins in December 2026 with completion by June 11, 2027. Qualified multidisciplinary consultant teams are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Grays Harbor County Planning and Building Division
- Issuance of RFP
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Last Day to Submit Questions
- October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM
- Proposals Due
- November 5, 2026, 4:30 PM
- Short List of Consultants
- Friday, November 13, 2026
- Interviews
- November 17-19, 2026
- Final Selection
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Execute Contract
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submitted by email, not to exceed 20 pages in length. Refrain from using over-sized paper that will not be easily printed and duplicated.
- Contract term
- Seven-month contract (December 2026 – June 2027), with no automatic renewal, though extension options may be negotiated.
- Estimated value
- Up to $50,000
- Place of performance
- Grays Harbor County, Washington
- Funding
- Department of Commerce grant, 2 C.F.R. § 200, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, Clean Air Act, Davis-Bacon Act
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevant experience with Critical Areas Ordinance updates, Growth Management Act compliance, environmental review, and supporting documents. | 25 |
| Proposed scope of work, technical approach, methodology, and understanding of County needs. | 20 |
| Project team qualifications, roles responsibilities, and availability. | 15 |
| Project schedule, milestones, and ability to meet the June 30, 2027, deadline. | 10 |
| Budget, cost transparency, and flexibility to add or remove tasks. | 15 |
| Community engagement and facilitation experience. | 10 |
| References and demonstrated past performance. | 5 |
Scope of work
- Prepare a detailed Project Management Plan for project aspects and coordination with the County
- Review existing Critical Areas Ordinance goals and policies for consistency with Comprehensive Plan elements
- Identify updates needed to land use and zoning maps in collaboration with County GIS Specialist
- Ensure consistency with the adopted Shoreline Master Program and Grays Harbor County Code
- Review and update existing development regulations, policies, and codes for Washington State Department of Commerce Year-2 consistency
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in preparation of Critical Area Ordinance periodic updates and associated EISs including environmental documents
- Experience and expertise in preparation of GMA compliant Critical Area Ordinance periodic updates
- Experience working in rural and small urban (growth) areas relating to long-range planning and zoning
- Experience in community outreach and facilitation
Documents to include with the bid
- Contact name, address, telephone number, and email address
- Detailed description of skills, experience, and ability to prepare a Critical Areas Ordinance periodic update
- Identification and designation of roles/responsibilities of key project staff
- Minimum of three, maximum of five client references
- Proposed Scope of Work in Phases including tasks, deliverables, and public engagement activities
- Proposed budget per Phase and Tasks broken down by time, travel, supplies, and other expenses
- Anticipated timeline demonstrating ability to complete the project by June 30, 2027
- Statement of acceptance, ability, and willingness to enter into a Personal Services Contract
- Identification of current certification from Washington State OMWBE (if applicable)
- Completed and signed certification form (Exhibit 2)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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