notice of intent for OregonBuys.docx

The document is a Notice of Intent to award a contract issued by the City of Talent, Oregon, pertaining to Project #PW-2025-GIDE for the Talent Gateway Project Infrastructure Improvements. The project involves comprehensive engineering and related services, including design engineering, surveying, construction management, inspection, public outreach, utility coordination, stormwater management design, and accessibility upgrades. The project encompasses three primary components: Gangnes Drive restoration (approximately 840 linear feet of 60-foot cross-section local street and 430 linear feet of 50-foot cross-section street improvements), Gateway Site restoration, and potential frontage and pedestrian amenity improvements. Proposals were due on September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with a pre-submittal meeting held on August 13, 2025. The contract term extends through February 2, 2028, with construction anticipated over 12 consecutive months.

The project is funded through the ReOregon PIER grant program, specifically supporting communities impacted by the 2020 Almeda Fire for disaster recovery initiatives. The anticipated negotiated fee range is $325,000 to $375,000, with the contract award expected on November 5, 2025, following city council approval. As a federally funded project, it requires compliance with numerous federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act provisions and equal employment opportunity clauses. Proposers must have a State of Oregon Registered Professional Engineer, seven years of relevant public agency experience, and ability to provide required insurance certificates. RH2 was identified as the highest-scoring proposer and is intended to be awarded the contract, with comprehensive stormwater management requirements to meet local, state, and federal standards, including compliance with NMFS guidelines for endangered species protection.