RFP: Programmatic environmental impact statement for transit-oriented development
Washington State Department of Commerce
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- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
- Amount
- $500,000
- Closes
- Oct 2, 2026
Amount
$500,000
Who can apply
Minimum qualifications include: Five years of experience developing programmatic EIS and/or experience developing EIS on a statewide basis; Three years of experience developing State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) assessments related to transit-oriented, infill, or high-density development; Project staff with expertise and experience with Washington state’s Growth Management Act; and Adequate organizational capacity to complete the project on time or early. RFP…
About this opportunity
Commerce seeks proposals to develop a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for use by cities working to implement new transit-oriented development requirements. Laws passed in 2025, such as HB 1491, require some Washington cities to adopt high-density zoning and other measures within walking distance of certain transit stations. Such work typically includes preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS). The goal of this project is to issue a statewide programmatic EIS that proves useful to jurisdictions evaluating zoning changes and related issues for transit-oriented development projects. Commerce intends to award one contract for this project not to exceed $500,000 in the initial period of performance. Additional funding may be made available to extend the project to the end o...