On-Call Environmental, Planning, and Engineering Consulting Services

The Port of Longview is soliciting statements of qualifications from experienced firms to provide environmental consulting services, focused on comprehensive environmental consulting, planning, and engineering for various phases of industrial stormwater and wastewater projects.

This solicitation is intended to establish an on-call professional services contract. The Port does not guarantee any minimum amount of work, compensation, number of task orders, annual works plans, or contract utilization. Work will be assigned solely at the Port’s discretion and only through approved annual work plans and/or executed task orders.

Project Management

The Consultant shall provide project management and coordination services for tasks authorized under this Scope of Work and subsequent amendments.

On-Call Support

The Consultant shall provide general environmental consulting, planning, and engineering services as requested by the Port. Services may include technical and regulatory assistance related to existing or proposed Port operations.

• Assisting the Port with identifying and pursuing grant opportunities.
• Coordinating and communication with Port tenants, legal, agencies, etc.
• Evaluating potential environmental concerns associated with new or modified tenant operations and cargo types.
• Supporting the Port in responding to unforeseen environmental or engineering needs not otherwise identified in this Scope of Work.

The Consultant shall support the Port in maintaining compliance with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP), and Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP).

• Reviewing and updating the Port’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to support compliance with the ISGP.
• Assisting the Port with CSGP applications and preparation of associated SWPPPs.
• Assisting the Port with permit renewal activities.

The Consultant shall support the Port in maintaining compliance with Ecology-issued State Waste Discharge Permit.

• Performing condition assessments and developing recommendations for upgrades to the Port’s Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWTP).
• Reviewing and updating the Port’s IWTP compliance manual.

Stormwater and Industrial Wastewater Conveyance Improvements

The Consultant shall provide planning, evaluation, engineering, and design support for improvements or modifications to existing stormwater and industrial wastewater conveyance systems as identified by the Port.

Stormwater Planning

The Consultant shall provide stormwater planning, evaluation, project management, and engineering services to support the Port’s evolving stormwater management needs.

- Updating the Port’s Stormwater Management Plan.

Other Related Services

The Consultant may perform related technical studies, field investigations, data collection, analyses, calculations, mapping, cost estimating, and preparation or review of reports, plans, specifications, memoranda, permit documents, and other technical deliverables as requested by the Port to support environmental, planning, engineering, operational, or capital project needs.

**Submission method:** The electronic Submittal is to be sent via email to kmetzger@portoflongview.com, with the subject title stating the RFQ number and Consultant’s business name. The file size can be no larger than 20 megabytes to be received by email. No hard copies of Consultant’s submittal are required; any hard copies received will go unevaluated.

The Qualifications Submittal must not exceed **20 single-sided pages**, including the cover letter, resumes, and attachments. Consultants must also complete and submit the Supplemental Submittal Document in Appendix C, including the Acknowledgements page signed by an authorized representative. A cost proposal must not be included in the Qualifications Submittal.

**Submittal due:** November 17, 2026 no later than 5:00 p.m. PDT.

Evaluation

• Team Experience & Qualifications: 35 points
• Understanding of Port’s Needs & Approach to On-Call Services: 35 points
• Team Management & Availability: 30 points

Total: 100 points.

The successful Consultant will be required to obtain insurance to protect the Port. Consultants will find a complete description of the specific insurance requirements in the Contract document located in Appendix B.

The initial term of the Contract will be through December 31, 2027. The Port may, at its sole option, renew the Contract for up to five (5) additional one-year periods, subject to continued need, satisfactory Consultant performance, and availability of funding.