13166 Selection Notice.docx

This is an evaluation summary document from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) regarding the selection of a contractor for RFP #13166, titled "Water Supply Well Design, Permitting & Construction at Silver Falls State Park." The project encompasses comprehensive water supply well services including conceptual design, well-siting evaluation, Oregon Health Authority initial plan review, specification preparation, construction oversight, and documentation for the development of one to three new wells at Silver Falls State Park. The RFP solicitation required proposers to submit maximum 10-page electronic proposals through the OregonBuys system by July 30, 2025. The evaluation process has been completed, and OPRD intends to enter into one contract with the highest-ranked proposer. The contract term extends through October 30, 2026, and encompasses six primary project phases: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding services, and construction contract administration.

The evaluation scoring was distributed across three criteria categories: professional background (45 points), service delivery and customer care (25 points), and analysis and evaluation (30 points), with a total possible score of 100 points. Three proposers were ranked based on their evaluation scores: Terraphase Engineering Inc (94.00 points), GSI Water Solutions, Inc (93.67 points), and Landau Associates, Inc (92.67 points). The procurement encouraged participation from small businesses certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), with potential price preferences available for Oregon-based services. The contract includes fixed-price primary services, potential contingency services, and reimbursable expenses. All proposers were required to meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and excess/umbrella insurance, as well as demonstrate business responsibility and compliance with equal opportunity participation standards.