Enhanced Monitoring on High Risk Unstable Slopes

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking qualified consultants to provide near-continuous, non-contact monitoring of high-risk unstable slopes across multiple Washington counties, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima. The primary objective of this procurement is the installation of remote camera monitoring systems and implementation of automated change detection analysis. Consultants must demonstrate expertise in slope stability monitoring, remote sensing technologies, and data analysis techniques. The solicitation will result in a single agreement with an anticipated duration of four years. Interested parties are required to access full solicitation materials through WSDOT's contracting opportunities portal at https://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/contracting-opportunties, specifically in the Advertisements/Open Advertisements section. The proposal submission deadline is February 11, 2026, with the initial posting date of January 13, 2026. Consultants should carefully review the technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and contractual requirements before submitting their proposals.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The total agreement value is approximately $2,000,000.00, structured as a Lump Sum Task Order with provisions allowing WSDOT to supplement the contract for additional time and monetary resources. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documentation. The contract will likely require advanced technological integration, including remote camera systems, data collection platforms, and sophisticated change detection software. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in geotechnical monitoring, remote sensing technologies, and analytical data processing. The procurement appears designed to support ongoing infrastructure safety and risk management efforts across multiple Washington county jurisdictions.