Professional Services for Puget Sound Salmon Commission

The Puget Sound Salmon Commission (PSSC) is soliciting professional services for a Commission Administrator through solicitation No. K5894, with the procurement covering multiple Washington state counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. The Administrator will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Commission's business operations, including assessment collection from salmon buyers, financial record management, meeting coordination, and committee facilitation. Key deliverables include conducting one annual board meeting and one industry meeting, processing quarterly payment checks, and maintaining compliance with state regulations like the Open Public Meetings Act. Mandatory qualifications include a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and demonstrated ability to manage financial records and pursue delinquent assessments. The evaluation criteria will allocate 400 points for performance requirements, 500 points for bid price, with additional points for small business and veteran-owned business status. Critical dates include March 25, 2025, for questions, April 2, 2025, for bid submissions, and an anticipated contract award by July 1, 2025, for a three-year term with potential two-year extension.

The solicitation includes set-aside considerations for Washington Small Businesses, with specific classifications for microbusinesses (less than $1 million annual revenue), minibusinesses ($1-3 million annual revenue), and small businesses (less than $7 million annual revenue for three consecutive years). Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses and businesses complying with Executive Order 18-03 will receive additional evaluation points. The contract requires several insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Workers' Compensation Insurance, and Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance ($1M combined single limit). Bidders must submit detailed certifications, including business registration status, tax compliance, and no criminal offense declarations. The contract is funded through a two percent assessment on landed salmon caught by Puget Sound non-tribal gillnet fishermen, with an estimated contract value of $18,000 per twelve-month period, totaling $54,000 for the three-year base term. Successful bidders will be required to maintain comprehensive records and be subject to potential audits up to six years after contract completion.