Federal Way is requesting proposals to establish the City’s Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) emissions; and, to propose Goals, Policies, and Actions the City can take to reduce emissions consistent with RCW 70.235.020. The Project scope is further defined below:

1. Establish and maintain a project schedule that will meet the Project Schedule, as presented in this RFP.
2. Develop a Report to the City following the US Communities Protocol that includes:
a. Geographic inventory (or equivalent methodology, as approved by the City) of GHG emissions produced within the City.
b. 2044 Forecast of GHG emissions without implementing mitigation.
c. 2044 Forecast of GHG emissions with implementing actions.
3. Provide monthly invoices to the City.
4. Meet with City staff at least monthly (may be more frequently if desired by the project team) to discuss Project progress and status.
5. Consideration of input provided through the city-led community outreach effort.
6. Develop draft Report establishing existing GHG emission levels for Federal Way and recommended Goals, Policies, and Actions the City could take to incorporate into its Comprehensive Plan and potentially reduce its emission levels in keeping with RCW 70.235.020.
7. Incorporate staff comments and refine documents for public presentation.
8. Present draft Report to Planning Commission.
9. Present draft Report to City Council Land Use & Transportation Committee.
10. Incorporate comments from Committee.
11. Prepare Final Report.