722526 Int Neg.pdf

This is an Intent to Negotiate notification from the City of Salem, Oregon, Engineering Program Manager to Westech Engineering, Inc., regarding RFP Project Number 722526 for the Silverton Road NE Enhancements project (17th Street NE to Fisher Road NE). The City of Salem completed evaluation of all proposals received for RFP No. 223145 and determined that Westech Engineering, Inc. submitted the highest-rated proposal. Rather than issuing an immediate project assignment, the City elected to enter into negotiations with Westech Engineering, Inc. concerning the scope of work, schedule, and fee prior to contract finalization. The notification was issued on March 27, 2023, and serves as formal acknowledgment that Westech Engineering, Inc. was selected as the preferred contractor among all respondents to the solicitation.

The correspondence indicates that the City of Salem followed a competitive proposal evaluation process and selected Westech Engineering, Inc. based on overall merit and rating criteria established in the RFP requirements. The letter does not specify contract pricing, set-asides, incumbent contractors, or funding sources within its content. The notification references Contract Number 223145 and includes distribution to internal City staff including the Assistant City Engineer, Management Analyst, and the Contracts and Procurement File for processing and records purposes.