When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $223,000 – $230,000.

It was issued by Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife. The work is located in Olympia, Washington, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Environmental and natural-resource consulting firm. Experience conducting economic impact studies for rivers, fisheries, and recreational resources. Expertise in salmon and steelhead fisheries and waterway management. Capability to support government research and consulting engagements.

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Olympia, Washington, United StatesPosted: August 19, 2026Deadline: September 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

Washington is seeking a consultant to assess the economic impacts of recreational opportunities associated with a free-flowing lower Snake River under a breach scenario. The one-year study will focus on salmon and steelhead fisheries and related waterway management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be available for work in Washington State
Must be registered with Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS)
Must satisfy minimum qualifications stated in the RFP
Must be licensed through the Department of Revenue to do business in the state of Washington
Must provide insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Marine Insurance if applicable
Must comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations
Must be registered in the Statewide Vendor Payment System

BUDGET

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$223,000 – $230,000

CONTRACT DURATION

8 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release: August 18th, 2026

Optional Pre-Bid Conference: September 1st, 2026

Questions from Bidders Due: September 9th, 2026

Responses to Bidder Questions Out: September 15th, 2026

Bidder Proposals Due: September 24th, 2026

Evaluation of Bidder Proposals: September 24th – October 2nd, 2026

Apparent Successful Bidder Announced: October 5th, 2026

Contract Negotiations/Finalize Contracting Process: October 6th – October 16th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 9, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Washington is seeking a vendor to provide river study services evaluating the economic impact and changes in economic benefits associated with recreational opportunities expected from a free-flowing lower Snake River under a breach scenario. The study will focus particularly on recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries and will include lakes, rivers, and other waterway management consulting services.

The contract period will be one year. Prospective vendors must submit all questions by September 9, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026, and proposals are due by September 24, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $223,000 – $230,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife. The work is located in Olympia, Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Environmental and natural-resource consulting firm
Experience conducting economic impact studies for rivers, fisheries, and recreational resources
Expertise in salmon and steelhead fisheries and waterway management
Capability to support government research and consulting engagements

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