Clean Water Services Growing Contract For Native Plant Material RFP 2026
Clean Water ServicesUtility District · Hillsboro, OR- Due
- Jul 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
Clean Water Services (District) is soliciting proposals for a three-year contract to purchase native plants for watershed enhancement projects in the Tualatin River Watershed. Selected contractors will be responsible for obtaining seed to grow plant material and arranging delivery to District facilities in Washington County, Oregon. The District intends to award multiple contracts to the highest-scoring, most responsive bidders based on species-stock type and proposed pricing. A mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 1, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:30 am PST via Microsoft Teams; attendance is required for proposal consideration. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Seed procurement, Plant material growth, Delivery to District facilities
Highest-scoring contractors, most advantageous and responsive proposals, species-stock type pricing, number and quality of proposals
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Summary
Clean Water Services (District) is soliciting proposals for a three-year contract to purchase native plants for watershed enhancement projects in the Tualatin River Watershed.
Selected contractors will be responsible for obtaining seed to grow plant material and arranging delivery to District facilities in Washington County, Oregon. The District intends to award multiple contracts to the highest-scoring, most responsive bidders based on species-stock type and proposed pricing. A mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 1, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:30 am PST via Microsoft Teams; attendance is required for proposal consideration. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, July 17, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Highest-scoring contractors
- Most advantageous and responsive proposals
- Species-stock type pricing
- Number and quality of proposals
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Seed procurement
- Plant material growth
- Delivery to District facilities
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Proposal Documents
- Submit to
- Clean Water Services, Washington County, Oregon
- Scope location
- Washington County, Oregon
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Clean Water Services?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 17, 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: Clean Water Services, Washington County, Oregon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Clean Water Services in OR, 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Seed procurement, Plant material growth, Delivery to District facilities. 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: "Highest-scoring contractors, most advantageous and responsive proposals, species-stock type pricing, number and quality of proposals" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Clean Water Services?
All active and historical solicitations from Clean Water Services are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, Clean Water Services regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Proposal Documents. Review the full document from Clean Water Services for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Washington County, Oregon. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.