Diver Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due no later than 1:45 PM CST, September 15, 2026.

Invoices will be paid within thirty 30 calendar days of receipt by the county or city. Payment provisions are detailed in a separate document linked in the RFP.

Goods or equipment delivered and/or services rendered must be made according to the terms of the agreement. The contractor agrees to remedy recalled defects at no cost to the county or city.

Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria formulated around the most important features of the products and/or services, such as quality, testing, references, service, availability, or capability. Price may not be the determinative factor.

Minimum firm qualifications will be based on the firm's method of providing the service and the fee schedule achieved through discussions and agreement with the city's and county's respective purchasing departments.

Failure to comply with guidelines regarding contact with county or city employees may disqualify proposals. Violations of laws regarding environmental protection, nondiscrimination, or workplace safety may result in termination for cause.

Any protests and/or challenges to the bid process must be filed timely and pursuant to Sedgwick County's protest procedure.

Failure to comply with contact guidelines, submitting late or incomplete responses, or providing false representations on certifications may lead to disqualification or rejection of proposals.

$900,****

The project aims to complete Phase I tasks by the end of 2026, if possible. The contract is expected to be fully executed by September 14, 2026, with a notice to proceed on September 15, 2026. Project completion is targeted for Q1 2027.

Consultant shall be paid within thirty 30 days after invoice is received by the district. Invoices must include copies of receipts for all claimed expenses. The consultant shall submit monthly invoices to the district for fees and expenses.

For a period of one year from the date of performance, the consultant shall correct any defects, errors or omissions attributable to the consultant in performance of its services. For a period of one year from the date of performance. . . the consultant shall correct any defects, errors or omissions attributable to the consultant in performance of its services.

Award will be based on qualifications, technical experience, cost, and proposed financial terms. Selection Criteria: Project approach and timeline: 45 points; Project team experience and qualifications: 30 points; Cost estimate: 15 points; Overall quality of proposal: 10 points.

Prospective consultants must demonstrate experience comparable to the scope and complexity of this project. All prospective consultants and subcontractors must provide three past project references and meet the required qualification that demonstrates experience comparable to the scope and complexity of this project.

Requests for clarification must be submitted by August 7, 2026, by 5:00 pm MT. Request for clarification deadline: August 7, 2026, by 5:00 pm MT.

Proposals submitted incorrectly may be disqualified. Late proposals will not be reviewed. The district reserves the right to disqualify any response submitted incorrectly. Late proposals will not be reviewed.

Proposers will be evaluated based on qualifications, sourcing capacity, industry relationships, municipal experience, and ability to reliably coordinate supply and delivery. Fee proposals will be evaluated for reasonableness following technical ranking.

The city seeks a consultant with a network of growers that can provide full access to all native tree species indigenous to northeast Ohio, a diverse range of cultivars designed for harsh urban climates, and flexible stock options in containers, bare root, and bb of variable sizes.