Funding opportunity: Okanogan Soil Remediation Pilot Project

Opportunity Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) Important Dates: A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held Aug. 17, 2026, from 2–3  Pacific Time Proposal deadline: Sept. 10, 2026, at 5 Pacific Time Questions about the RFP may be submitted through Aug. 24, with responses expected to be posted by Aug. 26. 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 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  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. Associated Files RFP RFP Amendment Contact RFP contact: Angie Hong [email protected]