What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Sedro-Woolley Public Works Department seeks environmental consulting firms for on-call environmental technical services supporting capital improvement projects, private development reviews, and permitting requirements. The requested scope includes project management, field studies such as wetlands delineation and wildlife assessments, impact and alternatives analyses, mitigation planning, and BNSF permit coordination. Firms must be on the MRSC Consultants Roster as of the solicitation date to be eligible, and disadvantaged, minority, small business, and women-owned firms are encouraged to respond. Questions are due by November 17, 2026, and digital PDF statements of qualifications—limited to 12 pages in size 11 font—must be received by Kyle Anderson by 2:00 p.m. PST on November 24, 2026. A selection committee will evaluate submittals on a 100-point scale based on specialized experience, SEPA and NEPA familiarity, and construction practices, with award scheduled for December 2026. The City will negotiate a Negotiated Hourly Rate contract with the selected firm, and cost proposals must not be submitted initially.
Scope of work
- Project management for environmental planning and SEPA/NEPA compliance
- Data collection and field studies including wetlands, wildlife, air, water, noise, and cultural surveys
- Impact analysis of direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental effects
- Alternatives analysis considering environmental, operational, and financial factors
- Agency coordination with federal, state, tribes, and local agencies
- Documentation and reporting including Environmental Assessments and mitigation plans
- Project-specific schedule development with milestones and deliverables
- Coordination with permits required by BNSF for City projects
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Amount of specialized experience in the type of work required | 25 |
| Availability and capacity of the firm to accomplish the work in the required time frame | 10 |
| Qualifications of the firm and project team relevant to the Scope of Services, Statement of Qualifications and references | 25 |
| Familiarity and past experience with SEPA, NEPA, and all other federal, state, and local permits | 15 |
| Professional reputation and references | 10 |
| Experience with construction practices, permitting agencies and franchise utilities located in or near Skagit County, WA | 15 |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be on the MRSC Consultants Roster as of the date of solicitation
- Expertise in Environmental Assessments under NEPA and permitting
- Expertise in air quality, noise, water resources, wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and land use
- Demonstrated experience with public outreach and stakeholder engagement processes
- Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Statement of approach to the project
- Overall experience and qualifications of the firm and/or sub-consultant firms
- Roles, qualifications, and experience of key team members and sub-consultants
- Availability description to complete the project within the proposed schedule
- List of similar size and types of projects with references from owner agencies
- Description of any unique or specialized services
How to submit
- Method
- Email (digital copy in PDF format)
- Instructions
- Submit a digital copy in PDF format, not to exceed 12 PDF pages in size 11 font, to the Capital Projects & Construction Manager. Paper or hard copy submittals will not be accepted.