RFP Stormwater

Washington State University is seeking a contractor to develop and maintain a model policy and practice clearinghouse for improving clean water practices through RFP No. 25-0117JMC. The project involves creating a comprehensive online resource focusing on stormwater management, environmental policy, and regulatory best practices across multiple Washington state jurisdictions. Key deliverables include developing a Model Ordinance Center, conducting an audience needs assessment, analyzing partnership options, and establishing a shared information platform with long-term hosting capabilities. The project encompasses six primary tasks: audience identification, partnership analysis, strengths/needs assessment, model ordinance center scope development, stakeholder engagement strategies, and technical assistance functions. Proposals are due March 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with an estimated two-year contract period. The evaluation criteria will assess consultant experience (60 points), staff qualifications (25 points), project approach (40 points), cost (20 points), and references (10 points), totaling 155 possible points.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), though no minimum MWBE participation is required for award. Respondents must be licensed to work in Washington State and the United States, with a focus on organizations capable of researching and developing comprehensive stormwater management resources. The project is funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency through assistance agreement 01J95801 to the State of Washington. The maximum budget for this project is $351,877.00, with a payment structure based on task completion and monthly invoicing. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in developing web-based information platforms, analyzing environmental policies, and creating model ordinances covering areas such as climate resilience, environmental justice, green stormwater infrastructure, pollution prevention, land use codes, urban tree retention, HOA regulations, and health codes related to sewage, wastewater, and historical building practices.