RFP: Valley Creek Daylighting & Stormwater Park Economic Study

Request for Proposals

Post Date: February 16, 2026
Submission Deadline: March, 15, 2026

Questions regarding this RFP may be emailed to [email protected]
Interested parties may also call and leave a message for the Water, Fish, and Wildlife Program Manager at (206) 343-0681.

Proposal Summary

Futurewise is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive economic
analysis of the proposed Valley Creek Daylighting and Stormwater Park project in downtown Port
Angeles, Washington. The study will evaluate the economic implications of the project in relation to
the social, environmental, and community redevelopment outcomes anticipated from daylighting the
lower reach of Valley Creek and developing a stormwater park. The daylighting project will support the
ongoing revitalization of the downtown Waterfront District while providing recreational and
educational opportunities and more. This analysis will be used to inform stakeholder decision‐making,
guide future design and planning, and strengthen capital funding applications.

RFP: Valley Creek Daylighting & Stormwater Park Economic Study

Request for Proposals

Post Date: February 16, 2026
Submission Deadline: March, 15, 2026

Questions regarding this RFP may be emailed to [email protected]
Interested parties may also call and leave a message for the Water, Fish, and Wildlife Program Manager at (206) 343-0681.

Proposal Summary

Futurewise is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive economic
analysis of the proposed Valley Creek Daylighting and Stormwater Park project in downtown Port
Angeles, Washington. The study will evaluate the economic implications of the project in relation to
the social, environmental, and community redevelopment outcomes anticipated from daylighting the
lower reach of Valley Creek and developing a stormwater park. The daylighting project will support the
ongoing revitalization of the downtown Waterfront District while providing recreational and
educational opportunities and more. This analysis will be used to inform stakeholder decision‐making,
guide future design and planning, and strengthen capital funding applications.

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