Port of Tacoma #012026-1017

Vegetative Management and Stewardship Services for Port of Tacoma Mitigation Sites

The Port of Tacoma is seeking contractors to provide vegetative management and stewardship services for at least seven Port-managed habitat mitigation sites, totaling approximately 122 acres. - Government Buyer: - Port of Tacoma (Contact: Shawn Seaks) - Scope of Work: - Removal of invasive species and weeds using hand tools only - Minor replanting, including facilitation of volunteer events - Watering of plantings - Trash removal (excluding encampment-related trash) - Visual inspections for illegal or destructive activities - Sites Covered: - Dick Gilmer Kayak Launch - EB-1B Alexander Ave Wetland and Buffer - Gog-le-hit I, II and HIA - Lower Wapato Creek - Lower Clear Creek - Place of Circling Waters - Upper Clear Creek - Key Requirements: - Compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations - Use of certified applicators and written permission for any herbicide use - Crew chief must have expertise in native and invasive plant species - Detailed monthly invoices with site-specific work reports and annual summary reports with photo logs and maps - Strict environmental compliance and reporting - Contract Details: - Three-year base period with options for two additional annual renewals (up to five years total) - Estimated contract value not to exceed $750,000 - Potential for cooperative purchasing by other public agencies under the Interlocal Cooperation Act - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Port of Tacoma is soliciting proposals for vegetative management and stewardship activities at mitigation sites across at least seven Port-managed habitat sites totaling approximately 122 acres. The contract will cover a period of three years with options for renewal, not exceeding $750,000. Activities include invasive species removal, minor replanting, watering, trash removal, and site inspections, with strict compliance to environmental regulations and reporting requirements. Proposals are due by April 14, 2026, and must be submitted via the Port's procurement portal.

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