Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by Whatcom County Purchasing at its Office in the Administrative Services Finance Department located on the fifth floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 503, Bellingham WA 98225 for the following:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR: SUPPORT TO THE FOREST RESILIENCE TASK FORCE AND

DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE FOREST RESILIENCE PLAN

UNTIL: 2:30 PM Tuesday, February 27, 2024

At which time and place the responses will be publicly opened (live/virtual via Zoom), and the names of the submitters read aloud. All interested people are invited to attend the live proposal opening via Zoom. Late submittals will not be considered.

Whatcom County is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide professional services to support the Forest Resilience Task Force and develop a comprehensive Whatcom County Forest Resilience Plan.

Further information is contained in the solicitation document, which can be downloaded at no charge from the Whatcom County Purchasing website at https://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/Bids.aspx, see “Related Documents” at the bottom of the solicitation posting page. If you are unable to download the pdf documents from this website, contact Purchasing at FN_Purchasing@co.whatcom.wa.us (preferred), or phone (360) 778-5330.

Whatcom County affirms it will not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority and women owned consultant firms to respond. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by contacting Purchasing at (360) 778-5330.

Whatcom County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any irregularities.

Publication Date(s): January 10, 2024.