Procurement Information~77.docx

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) document from Lane County Public Works Waste Management for Wetland Habitat Maintenance Flexible Services (WM22/23-02). The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive maintenance tasks at the Quamash Prairie wetland mitigation complex to support the county's regulatory approval objectives. Required services include native planting, non-native vegetation management, general labor, and botanical field crew management. The RFQ requires contractors to submit quotes by September 15, 2022, and must demonstrate expertise in wetland habitat maintenance, year-round service availability, and familiarity with the local area. The contract is structured for a two-year period with flexibility in service delivery and contract management. Additional details and addenda are available on the University of Oregon Purchasing and Contracting Services (PCS) website.

Pricing is structured on an hourly rate basis for various maintenance tasks, with the total contract value not to exceed $50,000 over the two-year term. Evaluation criteria will prioritize best overall value, considering both cost and contractor qualifications, with the county reserving the right to investigate past performance and reference checks from the contractor's top two clients. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly identified. The RFQ documentation indicates The Walama Restoration Project, located in Eugene, Oregon, as the intended award recipient. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with demonstrated experience in wetland habitat maintenance, with services potentially extending to the cities within Lane County and the Salem area.