NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the City of Kenmore, Washington (the City) seeks Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-C3034. An SOQ submitted in response to RFQ 24-C3034 must be filed with the City at the email and submittal due date and time noted above.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

As part of the City of Kenmore’s Climate Action Plan and Climate Action Element of the Comprehensive Plan, the development of an Urban Forestry Management Plan has been identified as an implementation item. The protection and growth of local canopy is a community priority.

An Urban Forestry Management Plan will better inform City staff on high-priority planting areas and to help strategize for long-term canopy needs. The Plan will also assess best practices and strategies for carbon sequestration. The project serves to help the City prepare for and mitigate climate impacts, bolster resiliency, and protect the natural environment.

For more information, please refer to the RFQ Document linked at www.kenmorewa.gov/requestsforproposals. 

In accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, the City of Kenmore hereby notifies all bidders that the City will affirmatively ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The City of Kenmore is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation and encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms to respond. The City encourages submittals from firms that demonstrate the same values and commitment.