The Snohomish County Surface Water Management Division issued an RFP to enhance its RainScaping public‑awareness campaign and to evaluate the program’s effectiveness. Four consulting firms submitted proposals; a weighted scoring matrix evaluated technical qualifications, methodology, experience, references, compliance, and cost. Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. achieved the highest total score (81.38) and advanced through the interview phase, receiving the final award recommendation. The award was formally recorded on 23 June 2026, and the contract is a lump‑sum, firm‑fixed‑price engagement for consulting services related to storm‑water management and program evaluation.
• Scope: Design/upgrade rain‑scaping measures, develop outreach/education components, and conduct performance evaluation of the existing program.
• Evaluation: Seven weighted criteria (total 100 %) with cost accounting for 15 % of the score; Cascadia scored highest overall and in the interview phase.
• Award: Single‑vendor award to Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc.; no other firms received contract portions.