Description
This contract is a seasonal haying services agreement for three Snohomish County park properties (Trafton Trailhead, Cicero Pond, and River Meadows). The County will award non‑exclusive, revocable license agreements to qualified vendors who will provide all labor, tools, and equipment to fertilize, cut, rake, bale, and haul hay, and will pay an annual license fee that the vendor proposes. The solicitation is open competition, with a submission deadline of March 29 2019 and an award date of April 15 2019. Evaluation heavily weights experience (35 %), cost proposal (35 %), chemical treatment plans (20 %), and sustainability (10 %). The contract term is one year, renewable up to four additional one‑year terms, and requires $1 M general liability insurance and compliance with non‑discrimination and debarment certifications.
• Scope: Hay production (cutting, baling, hauling) on three county parks, under a license fee model.
• Evaluation: Experience, cost, chemical treatment, and sustainability are the primary criteria.
• Requirements: Insurance, license agreement acceptance, debarment certification, and adherence to environmental and non‑discrimination statutes.