The Port of Tacoma is soliciting proposals from firms interested in providing natural habitat monitoring services. The Port of Tacoma anticipates awarding one contract(s). The period of performance of the contract is three (3) years from the execution of the contract, with the option of two (2) four (4) year renewals at the sole discretion of the Port, for a possible total of eleven (11) years. Last Day To Submit Questions OCTOBER 16, 2023 @ 2:00 PM (PST) Review/Shortlist NOVEMBER 8, 2023 Oral Presentations (if required) NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2023 Final Selection NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Execute Contract NOVEMBER 29, 2023 The overall scope of services for the natural habitat monitoring is to conform with all aspects of the permits, including the Advance Mitigation Plan, Washington Department of Ecology Agreed Order (Docket #19520), and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Advance Mitigation Agreement related to the hydraulic project approval (Application ID 22024). Tasks for the selected consultant will include performing monitoring activities and report preparation to document the monitoring results consistent with permits and the Advance Mitigation Plan requirements.. Monitoring activities include, but are not limited to, field inventories, data collection, and sampling of physical and biological parameters, including, but not limited to, the following: Fish and wildlife species occurrence Salmonid outmigration Avifauna and botanic (upland and riparian) surveys Stream channel and large woody material observations Hydrology monitoring Salinity and tidal inundation monitoring Photo monitoring along transect lines Surface and substrate conditions and characterization Wetland delineations (freshwater and estuarine) Adaptive management plans All work will employ rigorous scientific protocols for verifiable measurements, species identification, chain-of-custody handling of samples, written and photographic documentation of results, and recommendations for corrective actions if necessary to facilitate the success of the monitored site Services will also include timely preparation and submittal of monitoring reports and necessary coordination with local, state and federal agency personnel, site tenants, and Port staff and security. Attendance and presentations at meetings and public events may be required.