RFP 2025-51 Watershed Health Education

Clackamas County Water Environment Services (WES) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #2025-51 for Watershed Health Education Support, seeking a contractor to develop and implement a comprehensive educational program targeting K-12 students within county watershed areas. The project requires creating a science-based, multidisciplinary curriculum with hands-on learning experiences and virtual resources, focusing primarily on elementary and middle school education. Contractors will be responsible for developing curriculum materials, coordinating with schools, conducting classroom and field trip sessions, measuring student learning outcomes, and providing quarterly progress reports. The contract will run from the effective date through June 30, 2027, with potential options for two one-year renewals. Proposals are due electronically through Bid Locker on June 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed across proposer background and qualifications (0-35 points), project understanding and approach (0-30 points), scope of work and schedule availability (0-25 points), and fees (0-10 points).

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. The estimated annual budget for this project is $100,000, with a preference for a time and materials contract not exceeding that amount. The budget allocation indicates approximately two-thirds of funding will support elementary and middle school programs, with the remaining one-third dedicated to high school initiatives. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Potential respondents should demonstrate strong educational curriculum development skills, experience in watershed education, ability to engage K-12 students, and capacity to measure and report learning outcomes. The contract represents an opportunity for educational service providers, environmental education specialists, and organizations with expertise in developing science-based learning programs for youth.