Grays Harbor County - Critical Areas Ordinance Periodic Update - 2026
Grays Harbor CountyCounty · Montesano, WA- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Kaydee Mittleider
- (360) 249-5579 ext 1784
The 30-second brief
Grays Harbor County Planning and Building Division seeks multidisciplinary consulting services to assist in updating and adopting its Critical Areas Ordinance as part of a periodic update. The work involves land use planning and zoning, housing policy, visioning, demographic analysis, environmental analysis/SEPA, community engagement, review of existing critical areas ordinance and development regulations, and ensuring consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program, and Growth Management Act. The allocated budget is up to $50,000. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM, with questions due by October 30, 2026. The contract is anticipated to run from December 2026 through June 2027.
Relevant experience with Critical Areas Ordinance updates, Growth Management Act compliance, environmental review, and supporting documents (25), Proposed scope of work, technical approach, methodology, and understanding of County needs (20), Project team qualifications, roles responsibilities, and availability (15), Budget, cost transparency, and flexibility to add or remove tasks (15), Project schedule, milestones, and ability to meet the June 30, 2027, deadline (10), Community engagement and facilitation experience (10), References and demonstrated past performance (5)
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Summary
Grays Harbor County Planning and Building Division seeks multidisciplinary consulting services to assist in updating and adopting its Critical Areas Ordinance as part of a periodic update.
The work involves land use planning and zoning, housing policy, visioning, demographic analysis, environmental analysis/SEPA, community engagement, review of existing critical areas ordinance and development regulations, and ensuring consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program, and Growth Management Act. The allocated budget is up to $50,000. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM, with questions due by October 30, 2026. The contract is anticipated to run from December 2026 through June 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Certification form
- Client references
- Proposed scope of work in phases
- Proposed budget
- Timeline
- Statement of acceptance
- OMWBE certification documentation
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 7 months
- Scope location
- Montesano, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Grays Harbor County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kaydee Mittleider.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Grays Harbor County in WA, 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?
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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 Kaydee Mittleider at (360) 249-5579 ext 1784. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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 experience with Critical Areas Ordinance updates, Growth Management Act compliance, environmental review, and supporting documents (25), Proposed scope of work, technical approach, methodolog..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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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: Certification form, client references, proposed scope of work in phases, proposed budget, timeline, statement of acceptance, OMWBE certification documentation. Review the full document from Grays Harbor County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Montesano, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.