REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO WETLANDS AND STREAMS CITY OF KIRKLAND DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Scope of Services: Provide professional consulting services to the City of Kirkland Department of Planning and Community Development by performing the following services:
1. Determine if a feature meets the definition of a wetland or stream or neither (involves site reconnaissance and a brief e-mail to planner); 2. Delineate a wetland by finding and flagging the wetland boundary 3. Classify and analyze a wetland or stream (involves a field visit and preparation of a written report); 4. Verify the correctness or adequacy of the work of another consultant that was hired by a permit applicant. The would include, but not be limited to, the following typical tasks: a. Review wetland/stream reconnaissance to confirm whether a feature meets the definition of a wetland or stream or neither. b. Review wetland/stream reports to confirm accuracy of wetland or stream classification and wetland delineation. c. Review wetland/stream reports to confirm accuracy of analysis of wetland/stream/buffer functions and values. d. Assist the City in analyzing proposals that would impact wetland/streams or their buffers for compliance with applicable criteria contained in the Kirkland Zoning Code. e. Evaluate proposals for monitoring and maintenance of wetland/stream/buffer rehabilitation, enhancement or mitigation areas. 5. Monitor the maintenance of a wetland, stream, or buffer that has been created or modified (involves both field visits and completion of an annual monitoring report). Assist in preparing contingency plans if goals are not met. Perhaps take responsibility for contracting for the maintenance work. 6. Represent the City at hearings related to review of a proposal, if needed. 7. Assist the City in reviewing projects with impacts to wetlands or streams under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). 8. Assist the City in determining costs associated with proposed wetland/stream/buffer rehabilitation, enhancement or mitigation work. 9. Assist the City in interpreting and implementing wetland/stream regulations by providing scientific expertise, as necessary.
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Approximate Budget: EIS Consultant Qualifications: Submittal Requirements:
Submittal Due: Schedule:
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Information available for review in the Planning Department at City Hall: Additional Considerations
The Planning Department has spent approximately $42,000 annually for these services in recent years. Qualified consultants will have appropriate credentials for and experience in performing the tasks listed above. The City reserves the right to select the appropriate consultant. 1. A brief letter of introduction 2. A statement of qualifications and relevant experience of the firm(s) and individual(s) that will be involved. 3. Identification of project manager. 4. A summary of hourly billing rates pertaining to the individual(s) involved. 5. Names and phone numbers of references. 6. Examples of similar work (can be returned on request). No later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004. Submit six copies of submittal requirements. 6/14 Submittals due 6/15 Planning Department evaluates submittals and contacts finalists for interviews (tentative) 6/21 & 6/22 Planning Department interviews finalists. 6/23 – 6/30 Planning Department selects consultant and signs contract 7/1 Consultant begins work for the Kirkland Planning Department Patrice Tovar, Senior Planner City of Kirkland Department of Planning and Community Development 123 5th Avenue Kirkland, WA 98033 ptovar@ci.kirkland.wa.us Tel: (425) 828-1254 Fax: (425) 803-2859 Kirkland Zoning Code, Chapter 90, Drainage Basins Kirkland Sensitive Areas Maps Kirkland Natural Resource Management Plan Kirkland Streams, Wetlands and Wildlife Study (Watershed Co. 1998) Kirkland Comprehensive Plan, Natural Environment Element The selected consultant will be expected to sign a 2-year contract with the Kirkland Planning Department to begin work on July 1, 2004. While under contract, the consultant can not perform other work within the City of Kirkland. Work space and equipment will not be provided by the City of Kirkland.
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