203.048_Justification_PSOB Restack KPFF_20250908.docx

This is a direct award justification memorandum from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), dated September 8, 2025, recommending the award of a structural engineering contract to KPFF Consulting Engineers for the Portland State Office Building (PSOB) Restack Project (DAS EAM Project #203.048). The project requires technical services to perform a comprehensive structural study of the PSOB. KPFF Consulting Engineers is identified as the original engineers of record for the building and has recently completed a seismic study on the same facility (DAS EAM Project #203.049). The memorandum does not specify project timelines, response deadlines, site visits, or bidders' meetings, nor does it identify a contract term or renewal options.

The justification for the direct award to KPFF is based on two primary criteria: the firm's deep understanding of the building's design as the original engineer of record combined with their recent completion of structural analysis work on the facility, and their demonstrated availability and resources to execute the work promptly. The memorandum does not include pricing information, set-asides, incumbent contractor details, funding sources, or contract amounts. This document serves as the supporting rationale for bypassing the competitive bidding process in favor of a sole-source award based on the contractor's specialized qualifications and prior experience with the specific building.