City of Seattle

On-Call Environmental Consulting Services (Natural Resources)

25-173-S

Open

Department

Seattle Public Utilities

Andrew Lee - General Manager and CEO

Summary

The City of Seattle is seeking qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services (Natural Resources). Qualifications are due no later than 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 15, 2026. All questions are to be submitted through the e-procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle no later than 12:00 pm on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Background

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking professional environmental consulting team(s) to provide On-Call Environmental and Natural Resources Services to support planning and implementation of its capital, operation, and maintenance programs. This work requires specific skills and qualifications the City of Seattle does not have readily available in-house. The scope of work in these contracts will consist primarily of supporting projects on issues and impacts affecting wetland, watercourse, and fish and wildlife resources (“the resources”). Examples of support include environmental and natural resources assessment, permitting, and mitigation. General tasks that are expected to be performed under this contract include, but are not limited to: a) completion of standard environmental reviews, including preliminary assessment of project areas to identify potential wetland, watercourse, wildlife, and other environmental resources;b) preparation of ordinary high water mark and wetland determinations and associated documentation (reports, maps, and other documents) generally consisting of on-site surface observations to identify all potential wetlands, watercourses, important wildlife habitat, and other regulated resources;c) preparation of biological assessments, mitigation plans, and applications for regulatory permits and approvals; mitigation project monitoring; andd) monitoring water quality parameters during construction. The selected consultants will be required to work closely with SPU staff to achieve successful and satisfactory completion of the contract work.

Important Dates

Release Date

11/18/2025

Pre-Proposal Date

12/2/2025

Q&A Deadline

12/12/2025

Proposal Deadline

1/15/2026

Contact Information

Project Contact

Jamie Cortez

Contracts and Procurement Advisor

jamie.cortez@seattle.gov

(206) 684-5021

700 5th Avenue

Suite 50

Seattle, WA 98104

Procurement Contact

Jamie Cortez

Contracts and Procurement Advisor

jamie.cortez@seattle.gov

(206) 684-5021

700 5th Avenue

Suite 50

Seattle, WA 98104