The Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations and local governments to implement a soil remediation pilot project in Okanogan County.
The project will address agricultural soil contaminated with chemical such as DDT and DDT remnants, including DDE, in an area currently used by cannabis producers. The pilot site may be up to 50 acres and must include farmland managed by at least 10 cannabis producers. Proposed remediation strategies must use one of the alternatives identified in the feasibility study included with the RFP.
Funding available: Up to $3.88 million
Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and local governments
Proposal deadline: Sept. 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Anticipated contract period: Oct. 6, 2026–June 30, 2027
A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held Aug. 17, 2026, from 2–3 p.m. Pacific Time.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/213492253035595?p=zg9nPbOIthkG1gOrWm
Meeting ID: 213 492 253 035 595
Passcode: 6Rq947LY
Questions about the RFP may be submitted through Aug. 24, with responses expected to be posted by Aug. 26.
Applicants must demonstrate experience completing at least one soil remediation project and must be licensed to do business in Washington, or commit to becoming licensed within 30 days of selection.