Natural Resources & Vegetation Management RFP

Multnomah County Drainage District No. 1, along with five other drainage districts and improvement companies, is seeking proposals for comprehensive natural resources and vegetation management services through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement targets qualified professionals capable of providing on-call services including aquatic and terrestrial vegetation management, site restoration and revegetation, and arborist services. Specific required services encompass environmental management across drainage district territories in Oregon, with a focus on maintaining and improving natural resource conditions. The RFP requires proposers to demonstrate proven expertise in natural resources management, with proposals due by May 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. Evaluation criteria will likely include professional qualifications, technical approach, past performance, and overall capability to deliver comprehensive vegetation and natural resources management services. The Districts intend to award up to two contracts, with a comprehensive evaluation process that includes reviewing proposers' technical capabilities and professional backgrounds.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Mosaic Ecology LLC and Native Ecosystems Northwest, LLC are the two highest-rated proposers anticipated to receive contracts. The total anticipated contract value is $1,800,000, distributed across participating districts: Multnomah County Drainage District (MCDD) at $650,000, Peninsula Drainage District No. 1 at $550,000, Peninsula Drainage District No. 2 at $400,000, Sandy Drainage Improvement Company at $125,000, Joint Contracting Authority at $25,000, and Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District at $50,000. Contracts are expected to be valid for up to five years, though the Districts explicitly state they are not guaranteeing any specific volume of work. The geographical scope includes Multnomah County and the City of Portland, Oregon, with services to be performed on an "on-call" or "as-needed" basis.