RFP No. 245006 Watershed Management Services

The City of Salem, Oregon has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 245006 for Watershed Management Services, seeking qualified consultants to provide continuing services across five key service categories: biological and aquatic services, watershed planning/hydrological services, public participation/involvement and relations services, habitat restoration/enhancement services, and surface water/groundwater investigation services. The RFP seeks to select up to five consultants of record through a competitive qualification-based selection process, with specific deliverables including tasks such as wetland delineations, botanical surveys, fish passage barrier assessments, watershed planning, public outreach, habitat restoration, and groundwater investigations. Proposers may submit for one or more service categories, with the expectation of maintaining the same project manager and key staff throughout the contract term. The proposal submission deadline is April 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM local time, with an intended contract award date of June 19, 2024. The City will directly appoint consultants for projects under $250,000 based on their qualifications, with an emphasis on comprehensive and technically proficient proposals that demonstrate expertise in watershed management and environmental services.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating an open competitive process for consultants across various organizational structures. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly listed in the procurement documents. The contract structure allows for maximum annual contract amounts of $750,000 per consultant, with individual project amounts limited to $250,000. While a total budget range is not definitively stated, the procurement suggests a potentially significant investment in watershed management services for the Marion County area. The City of Salem will negotiate contracts with selected consultants, focusing on their technical capabilities, experience, and ability to deliver high-quality watershed management services across the specified service categories. The procurement appears designed to establish a pool of qualified consultants who can be rapidly engaged for specific watershed-related projects as needs arise.