TVWD RFP-20251024 Watershed Protection Management Outreach Plan

The Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), acting as the Managing Agency for the Willamette Intake Facility (WIF) Commission, is seeking qualified professional firms to develop and implement a comprehensive Watershed Protection, Management, and Outreach Plan through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The procurement focuses on obtaining professional services to support ongoing watershed protection initiatives, with an emphasis on monitoring, management, and community engagement strategies. Potential proposers must register with Bid Locker and complete a Confidentiality Agreement to access detailed RFP documents, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. An optional pre-proposal conference will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. to provide potential vendors with project insights and guidelines. The RFP requires firms to demonstrate expertise in watershed protection planning, with the ability to develop comprehensive strategies that address environmental monitoring, protection measures, and effective community outreach methodologies.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, suggesting the procurement is open to a broad range of qualified professional firms with relevant environmental and watershed management expertise. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the watershed protection plan suggests a substantial professional services contract. TVWD reserves the right to cancel the RFP, reject non-compliant proposals, and negotiate with the highest-scoring proposer. Proposers are advised that they will be responsible for their own proposal preparation costs, and notably, no specialized contractor licensing for asbestos abatement is required for this project. Interested firms can obtain additional RFP documents through Bid Locker or Plan Center Northwest, with TVWD allowing one business day for vendor profile approval.