DAHP Issues RFP for Model Local Government Cultural Resources Ordinance

DAHP Issues RFP for Model Local Government Cultural Resources Ordinance

The purpose of this Contract is to develop a model local government ordinance for the protection of archaeology and cultural resources. Funding is provided by the legislature for the Department of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation (DAHP) to participate in the development of a model ordinance for archaeological and cultural resource protection in consultation with federally recognized Tribes and with participation from the Washington State
Association of Counties, the Association of Cities, the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Ecology, a statewide association representing homebuilders, a statewide association representing general business, and an environmental nonprofit focused on land use and housing. A report is due to the Legislature by June 1, 2027. 

Procurement timeline:

Issue Request for Proposals - June 16, 2026
Question and Answer Period Ends - June 29, 2026
A Pre-proposal Conference (virtual) will be held - June 24, 2026, 10:30 am PST

All RFP materials must be emailed by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST to:
contracts@dahp.wa.gov and marivic.quintanilla@dahp.wa.gov

Link to ZOOM Pre-proposal conference

Download the RFP

Procurement Contact
Marivic Quintanilla | Contracts & Grants Manager
Email: marivic.quintanilla@dahp.wa.gov | Phone: (360) 870-6383