Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

Lewis County is seeking an experienced consultant team to assist with the 2025 Comprehensive Plan periodic update, with the procurement focusing on a detailed planning and policy development project. The primary objectives include defining a clear project scope, creating comprehensive work plans, identifying gaps in existing planning documents, conducting community outreach, and coordinating with multiple county departments and stakeholder groups. Key deliverables will involve completing Year 1 of the comprehensive plan update and scoping the Year 2 work plan, with specific tasks including existing conditions analysis, public engagement, draft and final comprehensive plan development, SEPA review, zoning and development regulations assessment, and critical areas evaluation. The project will require a consultant team with extensive experience in municipal planning, community engagement, and comprehensive plan development, demonstrating strong capabilities in collaborative planning processes and stakeholder coordination. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the county appears to prioritize thorough understanding of Washington Department of Commerce guidance and ability to work closely with the Board of County Commissioners. The solicitation was posted on February 19, 2025, with a proposal due date of October 5, 2023, indicating an expedited procurement timeline.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The draft budget indicates a total project value of $350,000, evenly split between two years at $175,000 annually, funded through a Commerce Grant. The budget demonstrates a collaborative approach, with work percentages allocated between the county and a consultant, suggesting flexibility in vendor selection. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified. The procurement appears open to qualified consulting firms with expertise in comprehensive planning, potentially including small businesses, planning consultancies, and municipal planning specialists. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are outlined, the broad nature of the project suggests potential opportunities for diverse consulting teams with demonstrated capabilities in comprehensive municipal planning processes.