City of Mill Creek Climate Element RFQ 2026
City of LockportCity · Lockport, NY- Due
- Mar 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Leah Holmes
The 30-second brief
The City of Mill Creek is seeking qualifications from experienced climate planning consultants to develop a Climate Element for the City's Comprehensive Plan. This includes a Climate Resiliency Subelement and a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Subelement.
Climate Element with integrated Resiliency and GHG Emissions Reduction subelements, Technical analysis, Community engagement, Policy development, Regulatory compliance activities, Project charter, Community engagement plan, Climate impact assessment, Resilience gap analysis, Vulnerability and risk assessment, Goals and policies for comprehensive plan amendments, Emissions inventory, Emissions reduction targets, And related documentation.
Relevant climate planning experience, particularly in Washington: 25 points; Qualifications of team members and specialized expertise: 20 points; Clarity and strength of proposed approach and methodology: 25 points; Demonstrated experience with public engagement: 15 points; Familiarity with GMA, SEPA, and Commerce grant requirements: 15 points
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Summary
The City of Mill Creek is seeking qualifications from experienced climate planning consultants to develop a Climate Element for the City's Comprehensive Plan. This includes a Climate Resiliency Subelement and a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Subelement.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Relevant climate planning experience, particularly in Washington: 25 points
- Qualifications of team members and specialized expertise: 20 points
- Clarity and strength of proposed approach and methodology: 25 points
- Demonstrated experience with public engagement: 15 points
- Familiarity with GMA, SEPA, and Commerce grant requirements: 15 points
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Climate Element with integrated Resiliency and GHG Emissions Reduction subelements
- Technical analysis
- Community engagement
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance activities
- Project charter
- Community engagement plan
- Climate impact assessment
- Resilience gap analysis
- Vulnerability and risk assessment
- Goals and policies for comprehensive plan amendments
- Emissions inventory
- Emissions reduction targets
- Related documentation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Cover letter expressing interest
- Team qualifications and relevant project examples
- Resumes for key personnel
- Proposed approach and methodology for both Resiliency and GHG Subelements
- Proposed project schedule and coordination strategy
- Samples of comparable work
- Such as climate elements
- Climate action plans
- Vulnerability assessments
- GHG inventories
- Preliminary cost estimate or budget range
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Reported agency
- City of Mill Creek
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Lockport?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Leah Holmes.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Lockport in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Leah Holmes. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Climate Element with integrated Resiliency and GHG Emissions Reduction subelements, Technical analysis, Community engagement, Policy development, Regulatory compliance activities, Project charter, Community engagement plan, Climate impact assessment, Resilience gap analysis, Vulnerability and risk a. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Relevant climate planning experience, particularly in Washington: 25 points; Qualifications of team members and specialized expertise: 20 points; Clarity and strength of proposed approach and methodol..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lockport?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter expressing interest, Team qualifications and relevant project examples, Resumes for key personnel, Proposed approach and methodology for both Resiliency and GHG Subelements, Proposed proj. Review the full document from City of Lockport for the complete list.