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QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to the County's Planning Manager in writing via e-mail to mark. cook(a)co.kittitas.wa.us no later than August 31, 2023. Any oral communications will be considered unofficial and non -binding on the County. Questions will be answered in writing and provided to all responders upon request. It is the responsibility of applicants to check the county for any amendments or question and answers to this RFP. PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR SELECTION: The County's intended process and timeline for selecting a contractor is as follows: • RFPrelease, August 3, 2023. • 5:00 PM local time, August 11, 2023 — Deadline for applicant questions. • Responses to applicant questions upon request August 18, 2023, 5 PM local time. • August 31, 2023 - 5:00 PM local time — Deadline for RFP submittals. • August 31 — September 8, 2023, Consideration of submittals by County and selection of candidate(s) to be interviewed; interviews and identification of the preferred candidate to recommend to County Commissioners. • September 19, 2023 — Notice to negotiate fee. • September 29, 2023 — Contract in place. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS: All responses to the RFP must be received at the County's Planning Department by 5:00 PM local time on August 31, 2023. Submittals received after the deadline will not be considered. All proposals should be submitted and addressed to: Mark R. Cook Kittitas County Director of Public Works/Community Development Services 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926 All proposals shall either be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked "RFP BOE Hearing Examiner" or sent via e-mail to mark. cook@co.kittitas.wa.us. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS: The County reserves the right to negotiate with the highest ranked applicant that, in the County's opinion, has submitted a proposal that is the "best value" to the County. Negotiations my include, but are not limited to, matters such as contract details, contract payment dates, service requirements, and minor changes to the scope of services.