RFP - Bare Root Native Plant Supply

Clean Water Services, located in Washington County, Oregon, is seeking proposals for a three-year contract to supply bare root native plants for watershed enhancement projects through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement is specifically designed to acquire native plant materials that will be used in environmental restoration efforts. Interested contractors must submit their electronic proposals via Equity Hub's Bid Locker by 4:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, with mandatory pre-submission registration required. Contractors are responsible for obtaining and reviewing all RFP documentation from the District's website, including any potential addenda, and must ensure full compliance with the solicitation's detailed requirements. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the District reserves the right to reject proposals that do not meet procedural and substantive requirements, and may cancel the solicitation if deemed in the public interest.

The RFP does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on contractor participation, suggesting the solicitation is open to a broad range of qualified vendors capable of supplying bare root native plants. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no explicit references to integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The document also does not specify a precise budget range or potential award value for the contract. The geographic scope is limited to Washington County and Hillsboro City in Oregon, which may influence the type and source of native plant materials required. Notably, the RFP explicitly states that contractors are not required to be licensed under ORS 468A.720 regarding asbestos abatement, which suggests a focused and specialized procurement process specifically targeting native plant supply for watershed enhancement initiatives.