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Snohomish County

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

RFP Title: Granite Falls Bridge 102 Transfer and Preservation

RFP Number: RFP-25-0546BC

RFP Due Date: 8/27/2026 Must be received and time stamped in the Purchasing

Division Office not later than 1:00 p.m., Pacific Local Time RFP Clarification Date: 4/16/2026

Proposals are hereby requested and may be submitted by email to:

Or by hard copy to be mailed to or delivered to:

Snohomish County Purchasing Division Robert J. Drewel Building, 6th Floor

3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 425-388-3344

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

purchasing@snoco.org mailto:purchasing@snoco.org

RFP-25-0546BC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

1. RFP SCHEDULE

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

3. BACKGROUND

4. SPECIFIC PROJECT INFORMATION

5. CONTRACT LENGTH

6. RFP REGISTRATION PROCESS

7. RFP QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS

8. ADDENDA

9. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

10. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

11. RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

12. SUBMITTAL EFFECTIVE PERIOD

13. EVALUATION CRITERIA

14. EVALUATION PROCESS

15. AWARD PROCESS

16. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

17. COUNTY NON-DISCRIMINATION

18. FEDERAL TITLE VI NON-DISCRIMINATION

19. FEDERAL SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION

20. PUBLIC RECORDS

21. ASSISTANCE COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

22. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

ATTACHMENTS

SUBMITTAL PACKET ........................................................................................................................................ ATTACHMENT A

BRIDGE TRANSFER AGREEMENT ..................................................................................................................... ATTACHMENT B

VICINITY MAP…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..APPENDIX A

GRANITE FALLS BRIDGE_HAER_081126…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….APPENDIX B

BR102 PLAN SHEETS………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………….…….……………APPENDIX C

GRANITE FALLS BRIDGE 102 MARKETING FLYER………………………………………………………………………………………………. APPENDIX D

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP-25-0546BC

1. RFP SCHEDULE

First Public announcement of Request for Proposals

2/26/2026

Second Public announcement of Request for Proposals

3/5/2026

Questions due in writing, no later than 1:00 p.m. Local Time

4/16/2026, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Local Time

Proposals due, no later than 1:00 p.m. Local Time

8/27/2026, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Local Time

*Highest Ranked List 9/10/2026

*Begin Interviews, If applicable 9/21/2026

*Begin Negotiations 9/28/2026

*Execute Contract 10/21/2026

* Events preceded by an asterisk have estimated dates for information purposes only.

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

Snohomish County is seeking a Transfer Agreement with a qualified Proposer to relocate, preserve and reuse the Granite Falls

Bridge 102, which is owned by Snohomish County.

Per 23 U.S. C. 144(g)(5), when using federal funds to replace a historic bridge the county must attempt to donate the bridge to a responsible party for the purpose of preserving the bridge or its features that give it historic significance.

3. BACKGROUND

Built in 1935, Granite Falls Bridge 102 is a 340-foot-long, 20-foot-wide structure located 1.5 miles northeast of downtown

Granite Falls, Washington. The Granite Falls Bridge is believed to be historical and unique because of the 160-foot-long arched

Pratt truss that supports the bridge deck. A Pratt truss is a type of structural system commonly used in bridge construction.

It is characterized by having diagonal members that slope down towards the center. The truss has eight 20-foot-long panels with an overall rise in the arch of 35 feet. The bridge provides direct access to the Mount Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest via the Mountain Loop highway which offers recreational opportunities and tourism to people across the state of Washington.

Granite Falls Bridge 102 is also part of a vital freight route for transportation of natural resources including timber, sand, gravel and aggregate resources critical for the Puget Sound region.

The bridge is currently slated for replacement, with construction starting in 2028 and construction duration is 2 years. The existing bridge will remain until the new bridge is complete. It is anticipated that the existing bridge will be removed by the awarded contractor in 2029.

The bridge is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places for its engineering significance.

Additional Information:

The bridge plans and a historic bridge report are available and provide additional information.

• Vicinity Map (RFP-25-0546BC Appendix A Vicinity Map)

• Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) (Nov. 2008) (RFP-25-0546BC Appendix B Granite Falls

Bridge_HAER_081126)

• Bridge 102 Plan Sheets (RFP-25-0546BC Appendix C BR102 Plan Sheets)

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4. SPECIFIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Snohomish County seeks a Proposer that will work toward the goal of preserving as much of the bridge in its present condition and configuration as possible. In particular, the feature to be preserved is the 160-foot-long steel arched Pratt truss that supports the bridge deck. Although modifications of the bridge will be permissible, the goal is to maintain the maximum amount of the bridge in its present configuration for the maximum amount of time.

Proposals shall be for the best and highest use of the bridge for historic and preservation purposes. The County may consider other proposals to reuse parts of the truss if there are no satisfactory proposals that maintain the arched truss span.

The bridge is available for inspection as it is in public right-of-way. All inspections of the structure shall take place from the south abutment. No access to the underside of the bridge will be permitted. Visitors to the site for the purpose of inspection are advised to use caution and may not block traffic in any way.

The bridge replacement project is anticipated to start early 2028 and construction duration is 2 years. The existing bridge will remain until the new bridge is complete. It is anticipated that the existing bridge will be removed in 2029 by the contractor and stored at or near the project area if a proposal agreement is approved.

The bridge was originally coated with lead-based paint. In 2011 lead paint was removed from exposed steel surfaces and repainted. However, lead paint may still exist on steel surfaces that were not exposed during the 2011 lead abatement.

The project webpage can be found here: https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/6741

5. CONTRACT LENGTH

The contract term will be effective upon the date of contract execution and subject to the provisions of the County’s

Agreement.

6. RFP REGISTRATION PROCESS

Potential proposers are encouraged to register on the County’s Purchasing Portal to view and download competitive documents, attachments, and addenda directly from the County’s website at https://snoco.procureware.com/Bids

By registering in the portal, the contractor will be placed on the County’s notification list for any future bids or RFPs. By logging in to the portal and downloading this RFP document, the contractor becomes a plan holder for this RFP and will be notified of any forthcoming addendum or other official communications. It is the proposer’s responsibility to ensure that all addenda and changes have been obtained and included in the submittal as required.

7. RFP QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS

Questions shall be submitted to the Snohomish County Purchasing Division by email to purchasing@snoco.org or online through the purchasing portal system in the Clarifications Tab, no later than the date and time referenced in the Schedule on the title page. Please reference the RFP number in the subject line when submitting questions via email.

This question/clarification (Q&A) process provides an opportunity for potential proposers to ask questions and seek clarification on specifications and requirements of this RFP. This Q&A process also allows for the submission of objections to the RFP specifications, requirements, or process if the potential proposer feels they are overly restrictive or contain barriers to open and fair competition.

To avoid confusion and ensure all potential proposers receive the same information, oral/verbal questions will not be accepted nor answered.

A Silent Period is established between the time the County develops the RFP and the time that the County recommends award of the RFP. The Silent Period includes the issuance, submittal receipt, and evaluation of the RFP. All responders, consultants, or individuals acting on their behalf are hereby prohibited from contacting or lobbying any County employee, official, or representative regarding this RFP during the Silent Period other than the Purchasing Division. All communication regarding this RFP shall be directed to the email above. Failure to observe the Silent Period may disqualify the responder and/or delay or void the RFP.

https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/6741 https://snoco.procureware.com/Bids

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8. ADDENDA

If at any time, the County changes, revises, deletes, clarifies, increases, or otherwise modifies the RFP, the County’s

Purchasing Division will issue a written addendum to the RFP and post it on the Purchasing Portal. Planholders will be notified of the addendum via email. It is the proposer’s responsibility to check for addenda and other new documents online in the portal.

9. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals (Submittal Packets) shall contain all required information as defined herein and be received by the Snohomish

County Purchasing Division electronically or in hard copy no later than the date, time, and place as stated on the title page of this RFP or as amended. An authorized representative of the proposer’s firm shall digitally or originally sign the Submittal

Packet’s first page.

Electronic proposals submittal via email is the preferred submittal method. Electronic submittals shall be emailed to purchasing@snoco.org. For easy identification, please list the RFP number in the subject line of the email. The County shall remit email confirmation that Purchasing is in receipt of the electronic submittal. Should you not receive the confirmation, your submittal is not considered received.

Hard copy proposals may be delivered in person or sent via commercial carrier or post office. The delivery/physical address is listed on the title page of this RFP. If submitting a hard copy proposal, the proposal shall be sealed in an envelope and the

RFP number and proposer’s name noted on the outside of the envelope. Proposals will not be accepted at any other county location other than the Snohomish County Purchasing Division.

Proposers shall be fully responsible for any and all costs incurred in the preparation and submittal of their proposals. Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned to the proposers unopened if hard copy or deleted if electronic.

10. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

The attached Submittal Packet contains the RFP submittal requirements organized in the format outlined in Section 13.

Proposals shall be submitted using the Submittal Packet provided herein.

11. RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

Submittals received electronically via email will use the date and time the email was received in the inbox by the Purchasing

Division as the time stamp. As the County’s email system frequently experiences high volume, proposers are encouraged to submit early.

Submittals received in hard copy will be date and time stamped when received in the Purchasing Division Office. Proposers are encouraged to deliver and send early to ensure proposals are received prior to the due date and time. Submittals will not be reviewed until the due date and time have passed.

12. SUBMITTAL EFFECTIVE PERIOD

Proposals shall remain in effect for 180 days after the RFP due date, unless extended by mutual agreement between the

County and the applicable proposer(s).

13. EVALUATION CRITERIA

A Transmittal Section & Original or Digital Signature Y or N

B Overall Proposal 30%

C Proposed Bridge Location 20%

D Proposed Schedule 15%

E Financial Strategy 15%

F Key team Members 15%

G Adhere to Proposal Requirements 5%

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H Ability to Contract Y or N

I Legal Action Y or N

J Disclosure Y or N

K Non-Disclosure Request Y or N

Total Written Score 100%

14. EVALUATION PROCESS

The County will evaluate proposals using the criteria set forth in Section 13 of this RFP based on the information provided in the Submittal Packet.

The County reserves the right to conduct one or more of the additional phases described below:

A. Demonstrations of proposed solutions, B. Interview proposers’ key personnel, C. Request/require additional information, and/or

D. Conduct additional evaluation phases as needed to sufficiently evaluate proposals.

The County reserves the right to award a contract with the single highest rated proposer without conducting interviews, demonstrations, clarifications, and/or other phases.

The County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject all proposals, waive informalities and irregularities in responses, or not award.

15. AWARD PROCESS

The County intends to award to the highest ranked proposer. The County will negotiate with the highest ranked proposer.

Should an agreement not be reached, the County reserves the right to negotiate with the second highest proposer.

The County will post the award of this RFP on the Purchasing Portal after the contract has been negotiated and executed by the requesting department, office, or agency.

After the RFP due date and prior to contract execution, the Purchasing Portal will indicate the RFP is “in evaluation”. “In evaluation” covers both the evaluation phase which may include numerous phases (demonstrations, interviews, etc.) and also the contract negotiation phase. Both the evaluation and contract phases may be extensive and take months to complete.

We appreciate your patience!

16. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A Bridge Transfer Agreement is provided in Attachment B. This agreement will serve as the contract for this RFP. Proposers shall read the agreement closely and provide any requested alternate language in the Submittal Packet. Alternate agreement language will only be considered if submitted in the Submittal Packet. Alternate language proposed after the proposals have been received will not be considered.

Insurance requirements are covered in the Bridge Transfer Agreement provided in Attachment B.

17. COUNTY NON-DISCRIMINATION

By signing and submitting a response to this RFP, the proposer (firm or individual) certifies that, in the event it is awarded a contract under this competitive solicitation (i.e., becomes the “successful proposer” ”supplier”), and as of the date of contract award, it shall comply with the “Non-Discrimination Clause” provided below:

Non-discrimination. It is the policy of the County to reject discrimination which denies equal treatment to any individual because of his or her race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability as provided in Washington’s Law against Discrimination, RCW

49.60, and the Snohomish County Human Rights Ordinance, Chapter 2.460 SCC. These laws protect against specific forms of

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The successful proposer shall comply with the substantive requirements of Chapter 2.460 SCC, which are incorporated herein by this reference. Execution of an Agreement constitutes a certification by the Supplier of the Supplier's compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2.460 SCC. If the Supplier is found to have violated this provision, or to have furnished false or misleading information in an investigation or proceeding conducted pursuant to the Agreement or Chapter 2.460 SCC, the

Agreement may be subject to a declaration of default and termination at the County's discretion. This provision shall not affect the Supplier's obligations under other federal, state, or local laws against discrimination.

18. FEDERAL TITLE VI NON-DISCRIMINATION

Snohomish County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§

2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

19. FEDERAL SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION

Federal Executive Order 12549 prohibits federal, state and local public agencies receiving grant funding from contracting with individuals, organizations, or companies who have been excluded from participating in federal contracts or grants.

The purpose of this certification is for the contractor/vendor to advise Snohomish County, in writing, of any current Federal

Suspension and Debarment.

Debarment Certification. By signing and submitting a response to this competitive solicitation, I certify that this firm and its principals are not currently suspended or debarred by any Federal Department or Agency from participating in Federal

Funded Contracts.

20. PUBLIC RECORDS

Submittals received by Snohomish County in response to this solicitation become public records and are subject to the Public

Records Act, RCW 42.56. If the proposer believes any statements or items submitted to the County as part of this proposal are exempt from public disclosure under the Washington Public Records Act (PRA), they must identify and list them in the section provided in the RFP Submittal Packet. The proposer shall clearly and specifically identify each statement or item, and the specific exemption that applies. If awarded a County contract, the same exemption request will carry forward to the contract records.

If the County receives a request under the PRA to inspect or copy the information so identified by the proposer, and the

County determines that release of the information is required by the PRA or otherwise appropriate, the County shall notify the proposer (a) of the request and (b) of the date that such information will be released to the requester unless the proposer obtains a court order to enjoin that disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56.540. If the proposer fails to timely obtain a court order enjoining disclosure, the County will release the requested information on the date specified.

21. ASSISTANCE COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

During the RFP process, the County maintains a silent period to ensure that all potential proposers are treated equally, fairly, and have access to the same information at the same time. As a result, County employees are not available to assist with completing and submitting proposals.

Resources for Assistance:

A. Questions and clarifications may be submitted via email to the Purchasing Division for information specific to this

RFP as described in Section 7.

B. The County works closely with APEX (Washington APEX Accelerator) located at the Economic Alliance of Snohomish

County. The APEX Counselor may be available to assist with the RFP completion and submission process.

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22. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

The Washington State Interlocal Cooperative Act, RCW 39.34, provides that other public agencies may purchase goods or services on this RFP or contract in accordance with the terms and prices indicated herein if all parties agree. The County does not accept any responsibility or involvement in the purchase orders or contracts issued by other public agencies.