Yakima County seeks proposals for environmental consulting on road improvements.

YAKIMA COUNTY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
 
PROPOSAL TITLE: W. Powerhouse Road Improvements
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: May 12, 2026
 
The County of Yakima, Washington (“County”) is soliciting proposals from consulting firms with expertise in environmental consulting, including NEPA, SEPA and permitting. Consultants will be considered for the W. Powerhouse Road Improvements project. The County reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualification” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses.
 
Project Description
The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of providing professional services to complete NEPA, SEPA and all environmental permits required for the W. Powerhouse Road Improvement project. The project will improve W. Powerhouse Road between S. Naches Road and the Yakima City limits by constructing roundabouts at the intersection of W. Powerhouse Road and Ackley Road and the intersection of W. Powerhouse Road and Naches Heights Road. This section of W. Powerhouse Road is located in a culturally sensitive area and is adjacent to Cowiche Creek and other wetlands.
 
The project has been designed to about 30% by the County Road's Engineering Division and is ready for the environmental documentation to begin. The design and right of way phases for this project are federally funded through the CMAQ and CRP programs and the construction phase is funded by TIB. It is desirable to be ready to bid this project for construction by the summer of 2027.
 
The cost estimates to perform the environmental work shall not be requested until a consultant has been selected.
 
Evaluation Criteria
Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:
 
1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager
2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm
3) Ability to meet schedule
4) Approach to project
5) Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA/County standards
6) Past Performance/References.
 
Submittal
Submittals should include the following information: Firm name, phone and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to work on the project.
 
Please submit FOUR (4) copies of your Proposal to: Kim Pfaff, 128 N. 2nd Street, 4th Floor, Yakima, WA 98901, no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Kim Pfaff, kim.pfaff@co.yakima.wa.us.
 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The County in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing kim.pfaff@co.yakima.wa.us or by calling (509) 574-2300.
 
Title VI Statement
Yakima County in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
 
Consultants will also be held to ADA and Civil Rights language for the employing Agency.
 
(113062) April 21 and 28, 2026