Question and Answers_v3.docx

This is a Question and Answers document related to the State of Oregon's Price Agreement for Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology Services. The RFP seeks to establish a master contract enabling state agencies to access pre-qualified vendors for specialized geotechnical consulting services on an as-needed basis. The procurement solicits proposals for comprehensive geotechnical and geological services, including site investigations, soil and rock analysis, foundation design, slope stability evaluations, and related consulting work. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, with the initial contract posting date of December 23, 2025. The contract structure allows for multiple vendors to be selected, creating a competitive pool from which state agencies can issue individual task orders based on project-specific requirements.

The document addresses clarifications regarding proposal submission requirements, specifically seeking confirmation on two items: the documentation required for the "Submission of explanation of Procedures and Policies" checklist item, which will be addressed in Addendum 3, and a correction regarding minimum qualifications for Registered Engineering Geologists, clarifying whether the requirement references a Certified Engineering Geologist (C.E.G.) performing geologic services rather than a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) performing surveying services, to be addressed in Addendum 2. The price agreement is structured to allow long-term flexibility for Oregon's infrastructure and development project needs, with potential for both new and incumbent service providers to compete for project assignments. Evaluation criteria focus on vendor qualifications, technical competence, past performance, and proposed pricing methodology, with potential encouragement for participation from diverse vendors.