City of Pateros

Request for Proposals

The City of Pateros, Washington, is seeking proposals from qualified firms, with experience working in and/or with the plastics industry, to assist in the preparation of a feasibility study on the potential for growing a plastics recycling industry in North Central Washington, starting on the City’s Starr Road property. The study is intended to provide a comprehensive picture of the need for and of a plastics recycling industry, both the recycler as well as companies that manufacture products from recycled plastic, in Washington State.

The scope of work that includes: 1) Conduct a survey of Pacific Northwest companies that produce and consume recycled plastic pellets for manufacturing of new products to determine their operational requirements and demand; 2) Identify plastic products used in the tree fruit industry and their origin of manufacture; 3) Identify specific infrastructure requirements for plastic recycling and manufacturing in Pateros; 4) Prepare a report providing data, priorities and strategies for attracting the plastic recycling and remanufacturing industry to Pateros and other North Central Washington communities.

The project has a budget of approximately $30,000. Completion date for the project is estimated for July 15, 2021.  For more information about the project, contact:  Jord Wilson, City Administrator at 509 923 2571 or paterosparks@outlook.com.

One or more firms will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria categories, weighted as indicated:  qualification of key personnel (2); relevant experience as demonstrated on previous projects (2); previous performance on similar projects (1); expressed interest in the project (1) and Washington State Certified Minority Enterprise Participation (0.5).

Firms desiring consideration shall submit a complete proposal and any other

pertinent data to further assist the selection committee in evaluating the firm’s proposal to: City of Pateros, P.O. Box 8, 113 Lakeshore Drive, Pateros, WA 98846.  Proposal packages should be submitted to arrive no later than 4:00 PM on January 15, 2021. Electronic submittals will be accepted at paterosparks@outlook.com.  Applicants are encouraged to check out Pateros at http://www.pateros.com/index.php/relocate/

The most highly rated firm will be selected for negotiation of the professional service contract. The project will be partially funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Business Development Grant.  As a result, a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process and conduct of the project.

The city of Pateros is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

Minority - and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.