Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Review for Olympia Comprehensive Plan

The state and local contracting opportunity posted by the City of Olympia, Washington seeks qualified consultants to prepare a draft and final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the City's periodic update of its Comprehensive Plan, as required under the state's Growth Management Act. The consultant will also be tasked with reviewing the City's critical areas ordinance for compliance with the state's most recent Best Available Science. The City is seeking consultants with experience in non-project EIS work for Comprehensive Plans. Proposals are due by October 25, 2024, and the City anticipates awarding a contract for work to be completed by June 2025. The City has received a grant in the amount of $137,500 to fund this work and will award a contract based on the selected firm's proposal and final negotiated costs.

The City will not discriminate against minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises, and strongly encourages proposals from such firms. The selected consultant must comply with the City's insurance, nondiscrimination, and equal benefits requirements. The City has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no mention of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.