XL6776_RequestforQualifications.pdf

REQUEST FOR

QUALIFICATIONS

Washington State Department of Transportation

SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

ISSUED:

November 9, 2026

STATEMENT OF

QUALIFICATIONS DUE:

December 17, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS i November 9, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS1

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Request for Qualifications

2.0 Contact Information

2.1 Submittal Information Point of Contact

2.2 WSDOT Technical Point of Contact

3.0 Procurement Process

3.1 Process Overview

3.2 Procurement Schedule

3.3 Questions, Clarifications, Addenda, and Requesting Secure File Transfer10

Protocol

3.4 Ex Parte Communications

3.5 Voluntary Meeting for Potential Submitters

3.6 Submitter Secure File Transfer Protocol Username and Password

3.7 WSDOT’s Rights

4.0 Scope of the Project

4.1 Estimated Cost

4.2 Time for Completion

4.3 WSDOT’s Project Goals

4.4 Project Scope and Status

5.0 Teaming Parameters

5.1 Major Participant

5.2 WSDOT Consultant/Technical Support

5.3 Organizational Conflicts of Interest

5.4 Team Continuity and Changes to Organizational Structure

5.5 Equal Employment Opportunity

5.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Federal Small Business27

Enterprises

5.7 Public Works Small and Veteran-Owned Business and Minority and29

Women’s Business Enterprise Participation

6.0 Submittal Quantities and Logistics

6.1 Statement of Qualifications Submittal

6.2 Due Date, Time, and Electronic Location

6.3 Withdrawal of Statement of Qualifications

7.0 Statement of Qualifications Content, Review, and Evaluation Criteria

7.1 Qualitative Evaluation Process

7.2 Statement of Qualifications Organization and Scoring

7.3 Statement of Qualifications Format

7.4 Introduction Letter (Section 1) (pass/fail)

7.5 Key Personnel (Section 2) (500 Points)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ii November 9, 2026

7.6 Major Participants (Section 3) (500 Points)

7.7 Legal (Appendix A) (pass/fail)

7.8 Financial (Appendix B) (pass/fail)

7.9 Forms (Appendix C)

7.10 Debriefing

7.11 Protest Procedures

7.12 Protests Regarding the Request for Qualifications

7.13 Protests Regarding Responsiveness and Short Listing

7.14 Costs and Damages

Appendix A FORM A, Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda FORM B1, Organizational Conflicts of Interest Certification FORM B2, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, Disclosure, and13

Avoidance/Neutralization/Mitigation Plan FORM C, Reference Information for Major Participants FORM D, Design-Builder Certification Wage Law Compliance – Responsibility16

Criteria – Washington State Public Works Contracts

Appendix B Abbreviations Defined Terms

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 1

November 9, 2026

1.0 Introduction1

1.1 Request for Qualifications2

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is requesting a3 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from each entity (Submitter) interested in4 submitting a design-build Proposal for the SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek –5 Remove Fish Barriers Project (Project) located in Clallam County, Washington.6 By submitting an SOQ, Submitters agree to be bound by the requirements of this7 Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Submitters shall satisfy all requirements8 specified in this RFQ. Failure of the Submitter to meet these requirements may9 result in rejection of its SOQ.10 It is WSDOT policy to ensure that no Person shall, on the grounds of race, color,11 national origin, or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 196412 (and the Federal-aid Highway Act of 1968), be excluded from participation in, be13 denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under WSDOT14 services, programs, or activities.15 It is WSDOT policy to ensure that no Person shall, on the grounds of disability, as16 provided by Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), be17 excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise18 discriminated against under WSDOT services, programs or activities. This RFQ19 can be made available in an alternative format by emailing WSDOT20 Diversity/Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Team at21 wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free (855) 362-4232. Persons who are22 deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay23 Service at 711.24 WSDOT has developed a paperless Design-Build process in accordance with25 Executive Order E 1066.00, Executive Order E 1010, and RCW 19.360.26 Consequently, within all design-build documents, each occurrence of the term27 “Written” shall be deemed to mean an electronic communication (see definition28 of “Written” in RFQ, Appendix B).29

2.0 Contact Information30

2.1 Submittal Information Point of Contact31

WSDOT will post addenda and other communications on the WSDOT Contract32 Ad & Award website: https://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/contracting-33 opportunities/sr-112-e-fork-whiskey-creek-remove-fish-barriers .34 Submitters and interested parties may use the “subscribe to email updates” link on35 the Project website to receive notifications when new items are posted to the36 website.37 The SOQ shall be submitted electronically using the WSDOT SFTP site to the38 WSDOT Contract Ad & Award Office in accordance with Section 6.2 of this39

RFQ.40

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2

November 9, 2026

Submitters should not contact the Contract Ad & Award Office for technical1 clarification of the RFQ or related Project specifics. The WSDOT Technical Point2 of Contact designated in Section 2.2 will address Project-specific questions and3 technical clarifications.4

2.2 WSDOT Technical Point of Contact5

Submitters who have questions or need further clarification or information6 regarding the technical aspects of the RFQ or the Project should contact the7 following designated WSDOT Technical Point of Contact by letter, phone, or8 email as follows:9

Eric Tolman, P.E.10 WSDOT Olympic Region11 7407 31st Avenue NE12 Lacey, WA 9851613 Phone: (253) 538-337414 Email: eric.tolman@wsdot.wa.gov15

3.0 Procurement Process16

3.1 Process Overview17

WSDOT will use a two-step procurement process to select a design-build18 Contractor (Design-Builder) to deliver the Project. The issuance of this RFQ is19 part of the first step to solicit information from potential Design-Builders in the20 form of SOQ submittals. WSDOT will evaluate and score each submitted SOQ to21 determine which Submitters are the most highly qualified to deliver the Project.22 WSDOT will short list three to five of the most highly qualified Submitters to23 advance to the second step in the procurement.24 In the second step, WSDOT will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the25 Project to the short listed Submitters. Only the short listed Submitters will be26 eligible to submit a Proposal for the Project. Each short listed Submitter who27 submits a Proposal in response to the RFP is referred to herein as a “Proposer.”28 WSDOT may award the Contract to the Proposer offering the Apparent Best29 Value, to be determined as described in the RFP.30 WSDOT will pay a stipend of $725,000 to all Proposers who submit a stipend31 agreement, stipend invoice, and responsive Proposal.32 WSDOT may cancel or re-advertise this procurement at its discretion.33

3.2 Procurement Schedule34

The procurement schedule for this RFQ is shown in Table 3.2 below. This35 schedule is subject to revision by the RFP and addenda to this RFQ.36

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 3

November 9, 2026

Table 3.2

Procurement Schedule

Action Dates

Step 1 – SOQ Phase

RFQ Issue Date 11/09/2026

Voluntary Submitter's Meeting 11/19/2026

Deadline for Requesting a WSDOT SFTP Username and Password 12/03/2026

Deadline for Submitting RFQ Questions 12/03/2026

Deadline for WSDOT Response to RFQ Questions 12/10/2026

SOQ Due Date 12/17/2026

Notify Short Listed Submitters 02/02/2027

Step 2 – Proposal Phase

Issue RFP 02/11/2027

Voluntary Proposer's Meeting 02/18/2027

ATC Submittal Deadline 08/25/2027

Deadline for Submitting Proposer Questions 08/25/2027

Deadline for WSDOT Response to Proposer Questions 09/08/2027

Proposals Due Date 09/22/2027

Announce Apparent Best Value Proposer 11/03/2027

Estimated Notice to Proceed 1 (NTP1) 01/20/2028

3.3 Questions, Clarifications, Addenda, and Requesting Secure File1 Transfer Protocol2

Questions and requests for clarification regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in3 writing to the WSDOT Technical Point of Contact. To be considered, all4 questions and requests must be received by 4:59:59 p.m., Pacific Time (PT), on5 the date indicated in Table 3.2.6 WSDOT reserves the right to revise this RFQ before the SOQ Due Date indicated7 in Table 3.2. Such revisions, if deemed necessary by WSDOT, will be announced8 by addenda to this RFQ.9

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 4

November 9, 2026

WSDOT will use the following guidelines when responding to questions, requests1 for clarification, and issuing addenda:2

1. Addenda, questions, requests for clarification, and responses will be posted3 to the WSDOT Contract Ad & Award website as specified in Section 2.1 of4 this RFQ.5

2. WSDOT will send an email notification to subscribers as soon as each6 addendum, response, or group of responses is issued. The notification will7 include an electronic copy of the addendum or clarification.8

The Submitters shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda by completing Form A,9 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda which is included in Appendix A of this10 RFQ. The completed Form A shall be included in the SOQ submittal package as11 Appendix C to the SOQ.12 Submitters shall contact the WSDOT Contract Ad & Award Office to request or13 confirm a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Username and Password to14 upload their SOQ as indicated in Section 6.2 of this RFQ.15

3.4 Ex Parte Communications16

Submitters are expected to conduct themselves with professional integrity and to17 refrain from lobbying activities. During the procurement process (commencing18 with issuance of this RFQ and continuing until execution of the Contract or19 cancellation of the procurement), no employee, member, agent, advisor, or20 Consultant of a Submitter shall have ex parte communications, directly or21 indirectly, regarding this procurement with representatives of WSDOT or the22 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), including their staff, advisors,23 contractors, or consultants (as described in Section 5.2) involved with the24 procurement, except for communications expressly permitted by this RFQ (or,25 subsequent to issuance of the RFP, except for communications expressly26 permitted by the RFP).27 All verified allegations that a Submitter or an employee, agent, advisor, or28 Subcontractor of a Submitter has engaged in such prohibited communications or29 attempted to unduly influence the selection process may be cause for WSDOT to30 disqualify the Submitter from participating, all at the discretion of WSDOT.31

3.5 Voluntary Meeting for Potential Submitters32

WSDOT will hold an informational meeting for potential Submitters regarding33 this RFQ on the date indicated in Table 3.2. Attendance at this meeting is not a34 prerequisite to being a Submitter. The meeting will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:0035 p.m. PT on November 19, 2026, at the following location:36

WSDOT – Olympic Region Headquarters37 7407 31st Avenue NE38 Lacey, WA 9851639

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 5

November 9, 2026

Attendance via Microsoft Teams meeting is optional. Prior to the meeting,1 WSDOT will send an email notification to the interested parties with the link to2 the Teams meeting and a notice will be posted to the WSDOT Contract Ad &3 Award website as specified in Section 2.1 of this RFQ.4

3.6 Submitter Secure File Transfer Protocol Username and Password5 WSDOT is requiring that this procurement be submitted completely6 electronically. Each Submitter shall request a Secure File Transfer Protocol7 (SFTP) Username and Password via email listed below prior to the date indicated8 in Table 3.2.9

Email: CAA@WSDOT.WA.GOV10 Subject line must state: Contract name, Contract number, Request for11 Username and Password12

3.7 WSDOT’s Rights13

Throughout the procurement process, WSDOT reserves the right, at its sole14 discretion, to:15

1. Appoint evaluation committees to review SOQs and Proposals.16

2. Investigate the qualifications of a Submitter or Proposer.17

3. Seek or obtain data from all sources related to the SOQs or Proposals.18

4. Require confirmation of information furnished by a Submitter or Proposer.19

5. Hold meetings and conduct discussions and correspondence with the20

Submitters and Proposers to seek an improved understanding and evaluation21 of the SOQs or Proposals.22

6. Require additional information from a Submitter or Proposer concerning its23 SOQ or Proposal.24

7. Seek and receive clarifications to a SOQ or Proposal.25

8. Require additional evidence of qualifications to perform the Work.26

9. Modify the procurement process.27

10. Waive minor deficiencies and irregularities in a SOQ or Proposal.28

11. Reject SOQs or Proposals.29

12. Cancel, modify, or withdraw the RFQ.30

13. Issue a new RFQ or RFP.31

14. Issue a request for Best and Final Offers.32

15. Cancel the Contract signed by the selected Design-Builder but not yet33 executed by WSDOT.34

16. Not issue a Notice to Proceed (NTP) after execution of the Contract.35

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 6

November 9, 2026

17. Take an action affecting the RFQ process, the RFP process, or the Project1 that would be in the best interests of WSDOT.2

4.0 Scope of the Project3

4.1 Estimated Cost4

The estimated range for the Contract cost is approximately $180 to $220 million.5

4.2 Time for Completion6

WSDOT anticipates that the Project will be Substantially Complete by March 1,7 2033.8

4.3 WSDOT’s Project Goals9

WSDOT has established the following goals for the Project:10

1. Federal Small Business Enterprise (FSBE) participation11

Meets or exceeds FSBE requirements throughout the life of the Project with an12 integrative approach to maximize FSBE participation.13

2. Public Outreach and Collaboration14 Develop and implement a design-build project that avoids or minimizes impacts15 to project partners including tribes, local communities, adjacent property16 owners, and community connections through effective collaboration and public17 outreach. Utilize public outreach to effectively notify surrounding communities18 and roadway users of Project impacts and roadway closures. Engage in close19 collaboration with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Makah Tribe, Jamestown20 S'Klallam Tribe, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, local governments and agencies,21 surrounding businesses, emergency services, and local utilities to identify and22 address concerns in a timely manner.23

3. Environmental Stewardship24

a) Design and construct a project that creates high-quality aquatic habitat to25 benefit all life stages of endemic fish and aquatic life, that meets or26 exceeds the requirements of the Contract and regulatory minimums and27 ensures long-term success of the stream crossings.28

b) Minimize impacts to environmentally sensitive areas including wetlands,29 streams, and riparian areas.30

4. Excellent Project Management31

a) Effectively manage the Project schedule, budget, and risks to identify32 and resolve issues early and efficiently at the Project level in partnership33 with WSDOT. Engage in timely, open communication with WSDOT,34 demonstrate accountability for satisfactory performance of all scopes of35 work on the Project, and meet or exceed all notice requirements outlined36 in the Contract.37

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 7

November 9, 2026

b) Effectively manage the design process, including timely delivery of1 design submittals and Released for Construction (RFC) documents,2 integration of design production with permitting, procurement, and3 construction sequencing, and early identification and resolution of4 design issues that could impact the Project schedule for all 12 sites.5

c) Effectively manage project work zones and staging to minimize6 exposure to traffic hazards by utilizing smart work zones, devices, and7 applications to improve worker and public safety.8

5. Quality Management9 Effectively execute the QA scope of work to identify all applicable contract10 requirements, make the necessary observations to determine that all Project11 work conforms with Contract requirements, correctly determine conformance of12 all work, proactively utilize the non-conformance process to ensure appropriate13 resolution of all work and document all Project work in accordance with14 Construction Manual requirements.15

4.4 Project Scope and Status16

The following Project scope is provided to Submitters to assist in developing a17 team with the expertise that is required for the Project. The Design-Builder shall18 be responsible for management, design, and construction of the Project. The19 design and construction by the Design-Builder shall be in accordance with20 WSDOT’s guidelines and standards as required by the RFP. WSDOT’s intent is21 to allow flexibility in design and construction to accommodate processes,22 procedures, and innovative techniques that are preferred by the Design-Builder, as23 long as they are consistent with Site conditions, good engineering practices,24 context-sensitive solutions, environmental documents and permits, other25 standards, guidelines, and procedures identified in the RFP, and the Project goals.26 The scope of Work presented in this RFQ for the Project may or may not be the27 final scope of Work presented in the RFP for the Project.28 This Project will remove 12 existing fish barriers from separate locations along29 SR 112 from MP 0.72 to MP 56.50 using the design-build project delivery30 method. In compliance with the Injunction, the existing fish barriers will be31 replaced with new structures and reconstructed stream channels to provide32 unimpeded passage for fish of all life stages. The following are the 12 sites with a33 summary of the existing conditions and proposed improvements:34

1. SR 112 MP 0.72 Snow Creek (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife35

(WDFW) Site ID 990387): Replace a 66-foot long, 72-inch diameter36 Corrugated Steel Pipe (CSP) culvert with a contractor designed buried37 structure.38

2. SR 112 MP 12.26 Unnamed Tributary to Hoko River (WDFW Site ID39 991259): Replace a 17-ft long, 24-in diameter concrete culvert with a40 bridge.41

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 8

November 9, 2026

3. SR 112 MP 17.14 Swamp Creek (WDFW Site ID 996684): Replace a 359-ft1 long, 42-in diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert with a contractor2 designed buried structure. Complete Streets work includes sidewalk3 replacement, bus stop pad, and crosswalks for each leg at the intersection of4 SR 112, Weel Road and Eagle Crest Way, and 5-ft shoulders.5

4. SR 112 MP 29.12 Indian Creek to Strait of Juan de Fuca (WDFW Site ID6 991732): Replace a 100-ft long, 24-in diameter CMP and 80-ft long, 24-in7 diameter CMP overflow culvert with a bridge. SR 112 will also be8 realigned in the vicinity of MP 29.12.9

5. SR 112 MP 29.70 Butler Creek to Butler Cove (WDFW Site ID 990941):10 Replace a 90-ft long, 30-in diameter concrete pipe culvert with a contractor11 designed buried structure.12

6. SR 112 MP 29.71 Unnamed to Butler Creek (WDFW Site ID 991258):13 Replace an 80-ft long, 30-in diameter concrete pipe culvert with a contractor14 designed buried structure.15

7. SR 112 MP 49.48 Whiskey Creek to Strait of Juan de Fuca (WDFW Site ID16 990480): Replace a 150-ft long, 7-ft wide 6-ft tall concrete box culvert with17 a bridge.18

8. SR 112 MP 49.62 East Fork Whiskey Creek (WDFW Site ID 996536):19 Replace a 119-ft long, 48-in diameter CMP culvert with a contractor20 designed buried structure.21

9. SR 112 MP 51.53 Itsa Creek (WDFW Site ID 996539): Replace a 76-ft long22 culvert pipe, including 30-in diameter CMP and 18-in diameter precast23 concrete pipe sections. It will be replaced with a bridge.24

10. SR 112 MP 51.60 Uptha Creek to Salt Creek (WDFW Site ID 991738):25 Replace a 73-ft long culvert pipe, including 36-in diameter concrete, 24-in26 diameter concrete, and 48-in CMP sections. It will be replaced with a27 bridge.28

11. SR 112 MP 53.50 Falls Creek to Salt Creek (WDFW Site ID 991661):29 Replace a 43-ft long, 60-in diameter CMP culvert with a contractor designed30 buried structure.31

12. SR 112 MP 56.50 Unnamed to Coville Creek (WDFW Site ID 991686):32 Replace a 51-ft long, 8-ft wide 8-ft tall concrete box culvert with a33 contractor designed buried structure.34

Before construction, the Design-Builder shall provide fish exclusion and stream35 bypass systems using gravity or pumping methods. The Design-Builder shall36 provide Maintenance of Traffic using temporary traffic bypasses, staged37 construction, and highway realignment, including temporary stream crossing38 structures. The general Work at all locations will include removal of the existing39 fish barriers, earthwork above and below the ordinary high water mark, structure40 and wall construction, roadway reconstruction, guardrail removal and installation,41

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 9

November 9, 2026 channel reconstruction, streambed restoration, roadside restoration, erosion1 control, water management, and traffic control.2 This Project is being funded by State and Federal funds. Each site was classified3 as an FHWA Categorical Exclusion under 23 CFR 771.117, subsection (c)(25),4 Environmental restoration and pollution abatement (including fish passage5 projects). The NEPA documents are included in Appendix E of the RFP.6

5.0 Teaming Parameters7

5.1 Major Participant8

As used herein, the term “Major Participant” refers to the following entities:9

CATEGORY A

The Submitter, or if the Submitter is a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, or other form of association, general partners, joint venture members, or members of the Submitter.

CATEGORY B

All individuals, Persons, proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, corporations, professional corporations, limited liability companies, business associations, or other legal entities however organized holding (directly or indirectly) a 15 percent or greater interest in the Submitter

CATEGORY C

Each entity providing WSDOT pre-qualification in accordance with Section 7.4 of this RFQ

CATEGORY D

Each lead engineering/design firm

CATEGORY E

Each engineering/design Subconsultant who is expected to perform 30 percent or more of the Design Work

CATEGORY F

Each Subcontractor who is expected to perform 20 percent or more of the construction Work

CATEGORY G

The firm or personnel who will be providing or performing QA for the Project

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 10

November 9, 2026

CATEGORY H

Each firm or Person who will be responsible for ensuring environmental compliance during all phases of project delivery (e.g., design review, submittal development, environmental training, permit acquisition, and commitment tracking

5.2 WSDOT Consultant/Technical Support1

WSDOT has retained the following consulting firms to provide guidance in2 preparing this RFQ, the RFP, and advice on related financial, contractual, and3 technical matters:4

1. HDR Engineering5

2. Jacobs Engineering Group6

3. MP Stormwater Engineering LLC7

4. David Evans and Associates8

5. Northwest Hydraulic Consultants9

6. RS&H, Inc.10

7. Stein Consulting LLC11 WSDOT has also contracted with Jacobs Engineering Group to be the RFP12 coordinator for this Project.13 The firms named in this section are prohibited from joining a Submitter’s team or14 otherwise assisting a Submitter in connection with the procurement process.15

5.3 Organizational Conflicts of Interest16

Organizational conflicts of interest means that because of other activities or17 relationships with other Persons or entities, a Person or entity:18

1. Is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to19

WSDOT20

2. Is or might be otherwise impaired in its objectivity in performing the21

Contract Work22

3. Has an unfair competitive advantage23 The integrated nature of the design-build project delivery method creates the24 potential for organizational conflicts of interest. Disclosure, evaluation,25 neutralization, and mitigation of these conflicts and of the appearance of conflicts26 are in the interest of the public, WSDOT, and the consulting and construction27 communities.28 WSDOT will take steps to ensure that individuals involved in the preparation of29 the procurement package, evaluation of SOQs and Proposals, and Design-Builder30

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 11

November 9, 2026 selection are not influenced by organizational conflicts of interest, and that no1 Submitter is given an unfair competitive advantage over another.2 Attention is directed to the requirement for disclosure of organizational conflicts3 of interest set forth in 23 CFR Section 636.116(a)(2), WSDOT Secretary’s4 Executive Order E 1059, and WSDOT Organizational Conflicts of Interest5 Manual. Submitters are required to identify all potential organizational conflicts6 of interest in Appendix C of the SOQ.7 Submitters are required to disclose all relevant facts concerning all past, present,8 or currently planned interests, activities, or relationships which may present9 organizational conflicts of interest. Submitters shall state how their interests,10 activities, or relationships, or those of the chief executives, directors, Key11 Personnel, or proposed consultants, Subconsultants at all tiers, contractors, or12 Subcontractors at all tiers may result, or could be viewed as, organizational13 conflicts of interest prior to or in the SOQ, in accordance with WSDOT14 Secretary’s Executive Order E 1059 and WSDOT Organizational Conflicts of15 Interest Manual. The Submitters shall complete Form B1, Organizational16 Conflicts of Interest Certification, which is included in Appendix A of this RFQ.17 If necessary, the Submitters shall also complete Form B2, Organizational18 Conflicts of Interest Disclosure and Avoidance/Neutralization/Mitigation Plan,19 which is included in Appendix A of this RFQ. The completed Form B1 (and B2 if20 necessary) shall be included in the SOQ submittal package as Appendix C to the21

SOQ.22

If an organizational conflict of interest is determined to exist, WSDOT may, at its23 sole discretion, offer the Submitter the opportunity to avoid, neutralize, or24 mitigate the organizational conflict of interest; disqualify the Submitter from25 further participation in the procurement; cancel this procurement; or, if award has26 already occurred, declare the Proposal nonresponsive and award the Contract to27 the next responsive Apparent Best Value Proposer, or cancel the Contract. If the28 Submitter was aware of an organizational conflict of interest prior to award of a29 Contract and did not disclose the conflict to WSDOT, WSDOT may terminate the30 Contract for default. WSDOT may also disqualify a Submitter if its Major31 Participants listed in Categories A, B, C, or D in Section 5.1 belong to more than32 one Submitter organization.33

5.4 Team Continuity and Changes to Organizational Structure34 Following submittal of the SOQ, Key Personnel or Major Participants identified35 in the SOQ may not be removed or replaced without the Written approval of the36 WSDOT Technical Point of Contact. The WSDOT Technical Point of Contact37 may revoke the Short Listed status of a Submitter if Key Personnel or Major38 Participants identified in the SOQ are removed or replaced without written39 approval of the WSDOT Technical Point of Contact. Requests for removal or40 replacements shall be submitted in writing to the WSDOT Technical Point of41 Contact. To qualify for approval, the written request shall document that the42 replacement was beyond the control of the Submitter and how the proposed43 removal or replacement will be equal to or better qualified than the Key Personnel44

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 12

November 9, 2026 or Major Participant provided in the SOQ. Specifically, the written request shall1 include a resume (limit to two pages per Person) for each Major Participant or2 Key Personnel and a side-by-side comparison of the original Major Participant or3 Key Personnel (as identified in the SOQ) and the proposed Major Participant or4 Key Personnel. For Major Participants, this side-by-side comparison shall relate5 relevant experience to each of the evaluation criteria identified in Section 7.6.2 of6 the RFQ. For Key Personnel, this side-by-side comparison shall relate relevant7 experience to the Project goals in accordance with Section 7.5.3 of the RFQ. Side-8 by-side comparisons shall demonstrate that the proposed change is equal or better.9 The WSDOT Technical Point of Contact will use the criteria specified in this10 RFQ to evaluate all requests. If a substitution of Key Personnel identified in the11 SOQ is either requested by the Proposer or replacement is required by WSDOT12 after award of the Contract, the Proposer may incur liquidated damages.13

5.5 Equal Employment Opportunity14

Discrimination in all phases of contracted employment, consultant activities,15 contracting activities, and training is prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act16 of 1964 and other related laws and statutes. These laws (and corresponding17 regulations) establish the minimum requirements for affirmative action efforts and18 define the basic nondiscrimination provisions as required by this RFQ. The19 Proposer will be required to follow State and Federal Equal Employment20 Opportunity (EEO) laws, as applicable. Further information regarding EEO will21 be set forth in the RFP.22

5.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Federal Small Business23 Enterprises24

5.6.1 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Participation25

This section is intentionally omitted.26

5.6.2 Federal Small Business Enterprise Participation27

It is the policy of WSDOT that small businesses, as defined in 49 Code of Federal28 Regulations (CFR) Part 26.39, shall have equal opportunity to participate in29 contracts financed in whole or in part with United States Department of30 Transportation funds.31 A FSBE Goal in the amount of 9 percent for the design portion and 17 percent for32 the construction portion of the Contract Price has been established.33 Design elements include technical reports/memoranda, design survey,34 geotechnical testing and engineering, Utilities investigation and design, pavement35 design, structures design, drainage design, stormwater/water quality management36 plans, landscape architecture and design, civil roadway design, traffic37 engineering, lighting design, and QA. Unless a modification is requested and38 approved, all elements of the Project not included in the design elements shall be39 considered part of the construction elements. The successful Proposer will need to40 meet or provide documentation of Good Faith Effort to meet this goal.41

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 13

November 9, 2026

5.7 Public Works Small and Veteran-Owned Business and Minority and1 Women’s Business Enterprise Participation2

This section is intentionally omitted.3

6.0 Submittal Quantities and Logistics4

6.1 Statement of Qualifications Submittal5

Each Submitter shall upload an electronic SOQ to the WSDOT SFTP site. Each6 Submitter shall provide an electronic version of its SOQ in PDF format, with7 individual file sizes of less than 200 MB, which shall be indexed and bookmarked8 by section and subtitle to allow for ease of navigation, keyword searching, and9 information location.10 All contents in the electronic SOQ package shall be clearly identified and labeled11 with the following:12

Submitter’s name13 Section title14 “SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project,” “Design-15 Build Project,” and “Statement of Qualifications.”16

Only the final version of the SOQ shall be uploaded to the WSDOT SFTP site. If17 revisions to the uploaded final SOQ are necessary before the SOQ Due Date,18 completely replace the SOQ on the WSDOT SFTP site with the revised SOQ.19 Only a single version of the SOQ shall be on the WSDOT SFTP site at the SOQ20 Due Date. If multiple versions of a SOQ are on the WSDOT SFTP site after the21 SOQ Due Date, it may result in the SOQ being declared nonresponsive.22 SOQs that fail to meet the deadline or delivery requirements may be declared23 nonresponsive, without opening, consideration, or evaluation.24

6.2 Due Date, Time, and Electronic Location25

SOQs shall be electronically uploaded to the WSDOT SFTP site prior to 11:59:5926 p.m. (Midnight) PT SOQ Due Date indicated in Table 3.2.27 Example instructions on how to upload your submittal to the WSDOT SFTP site28 using the free FTP client FileZilla are available in the online directory for the29 Project in the folder named “Submittals”.30 WSDOT is not responsible for technical difficulties or network issues in using the31 WSDOT SFTP site. WSDOT recommends testing the WSDOT SFTP site prior to32 the SOQ Due Date and setting aside extra time to ensure that the SOQ is properly33 submitted in accordance with this section.34 WSDOT will not accept SOQs by facsimile, email, or hard copy transmission.35 SOQs that fail to meet the deadline or delivery requirements may be declared36 nonresponsive and returned to the Submitter without opening, consideration, or37 evaluation.38

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 14

November 9, 2026

6.3 Withdrawal of Statement of Qualifications1

After electronically submitting a SOQ to the WSDOT SFTP Site, the Submitter2 may withdraw their SOQ by deleting all files from the WSDOT SFTP site prior to3 the SOQ Due Date. An electronically submitted SOQ may be revised in4 accordance with Section 6.1 of this RFQ and resubmitted if WSDOT receives the5 revised SOQ before the SOQ Due Date.6

7.0 Statement of Qualifications Content, Review, and Evaluation Criteria7 This section outlines the requirements of each section of the SOQ and how each8 section will be scored.9 The information provided in the SOQ will be either reviewed as pass/fail or10 scored qualitatively as shown in Table 7.2. If a Submitter receives a passing on all11 pass/fail reviewed factors, its SOQ will be further evaluated using the scoring12 criteria. If a Submitter fails on a single pass/fail requirement, the SOQ may be13 declared nonresponsive, in which case a qualitative evaluation of the SOQ will14 not be performed, and the Submitter will not be included on the short list. Even15 though a SOQ receives an initial “pass” allowing qualitative evaluation to proceed,16 the SOQ may later be determined to have failed.17 A WSDOT evaluation committee will perform a qualitative assessment of the18 information provided in Sections 2 and 3 and Form C, Reference Information for19 Major Participant in Appendix C of the SOQ.20 The SOQ shall demonstrate, through project experience, the ability of the Key21 Personnel and Major Participants to successfully complete the Project and meet22 the Project goals. WSDOT reserves the right to contact references for individuals23 and projects other than those identified by the Submitter to evaluate past24 performance.25

7.1 Qualitative Evaluation Process26

The qualitative evaluation score for Sections 2 and 3 will be determined as27 follows:28 The WSDOT evaluation committee will review each SOQ identifying significant29 and minor strengths, and significant and minor weaknesses of the submittals. The30 evaluation committee may also use a "high" or "low" prefix to further31 differentiate the strengths or weaknesses. When, in the judgment of the evaluation32 committee, a SOQ element does not equate to a strength or weakness, but is being33 acknowledged, a "Neutral" will be identified.34 Strengths and weaknesses are defined as follows:35

Strengths36 That part of the SOQ which ultimately represents a benefit to the Project and37 is expected to increase the Submitter’s ability to meet or exceed the Project38 goals. A minor strength has a slight positive influence on the Submitter’s39 ability to meet or exceed the Project goals identified in Table 7.2, while a40

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 15

November 9, 2026 significant strength has a considerable positive influence on the Submitter’s1 ability to meet or exceed the Project goals.2

Weaknesses3 That part of the SOQ which detracts from the Submitter’s ability to meet the4 Project goals or may result in an inefficient or ineffective performance. A5 minor weakness has a slight negative influence on the Submitter’s ability to6 meet the Project goals identified in Table 7.2, while a significant weakness7 has a considerable negative influence on the Submitter’s ability to meet the8 Project goals.9

Based on the identified strengths and weaknesses, the evaluation team will select10 an adjectival rating and select a percent of maximum score in the identified range11 in accordance with Table 7.1.12 After selecting a percent of maximum score for Sections 2 and 3, the SOQ score13 will be calculated by multiplying the percent of maximum score by the points14 available listed in Table 7.2 and then summing the calculated scores.15

Table 7.1

Adjectival Evaluation and Scoring Guide

Adjective Description Percent of Max Score

Excellent (E)

SOQ supports an extremely strong expectation of successful Project performance if ultimately selected as the Design-Builder. SOQ indicates significant strengths and/or a number of minor strengths and no appreciable weaknesses. Submitter provides a consistently outstanding level of quality.

100 - 75 %

Very Good

(VG)

SOQ indicates significant strengths and/or minor strengths and no significant weaknesses. Minor weaknesses are offset by strengths. There exists a small possibility that, if ultimately selected as the Design-Builder, the minor weaknesses could slightly adversely affect successful Project performance.

74 - 50 %

Good (G)

SOQ indicates significant strengths and/or a number of minor strengths. A number of minor and / or significant weaknesses exist that could detract from strengths. While the weaknesses could be improved, minimized, or corrected, it is possible that if ultimately selected as the Design-Builder, the weaknesses could adversely affect successful Project performance. If all elements evaluated for a section of the SOQ receive “Neutral” designations, then that

49 - 25 %

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 16

November 9, 2026

Table 7.1

Adjectival Evaluation and Scoring Guide

Adjective Description Percent of Max Score section will be rated at the middle of the “Good” range.

Fair (F)

SOQ indicates weaknesses, significant or minor, which are not offset by significant or minor strengths.

It is probable that if ultimately selected as the Design- Builder, the weaknesses would adversely affect successful Project performance.

24 - 10 %

Poor (P)

SOQ indicates existence of significant weaknesses, and/or a number of minor weaknesses and no appreciable strengths. SOQ indicates a strong expectation that successful performance could not be achieved if the Submitter were selected as the Design- Builder.

9 - 0 %

7.2 Statement of Qualifications Organization and Scoring1

The Submitter shall organize the SOQ using the following section headings, order2 of documents, and maximum number of pages:3

Table 7.2

Statement of Qualifications – Organization and Scoring

Section Section Title and Required Information Maximum Pages

Points Available

1 Introduction Letter 2 Pass/Fail

2 Key Personnel (500) 12

Project Manager (150)

Goal 1 FSBE Participation Pass/Fail

Goal 2 Public Outreach and Collaboration 30

Goal 3 Environmental Stewardship (40)

Goal 3a 20

Goal 3b 20

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 17

November 9, 2026

Table 7.2

Statement of Qualifications – Organization and Scoring

Section Section Title and Required Information Maximum Pages

Points Available

Goal 4 Excellent Project Management (50)

Goal 4a 50

Goal 5 Quality Management 30

Design Manager (100)

Goal 4a 30

Goal 4b 40

Goal 5 30

Construction Manager (100)

Goal 3a 20

Goal 3b 20

Goal 4c 30

Goal 5 30

Stream Design Engineer (75)

Goal 3a 40

Goal 3b 15

Goal 5 20

Environmental Compliance Manager (75)

Goal 2 20

Goal 3a 20

Goal 3b 20

Goal 5 15

3 Major Participants (500) 10

Goal 2 Public Outreach and Collaboration 100

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 18

November 9, 2026

Table 7.2

Statement of Qualifications – Organization and Scoring

Section Section Title and Required Information Maximum Pages

Points Available

Develop and implement a design-build project that avoids or minimizes impacts to project partners including tribes, local communities, adjacent property owners, and community connections through effective collaboration and public outreach. Utilize public outreach to effectively notify surrounding communities and roadway users of Project impacts and roadway closures. Engage in close collaboration with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Makah Tribe, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, local governments and agencies, surrounding businesses, emergency services, and local utilities to identify and address concerns in a timely manner.

Goal 3 Environmental Stewardship 150

3a 75

3b 75

Goal 4 Excellent Project Management 150

4a 50

4b 50

4c 50

Goal 5 Quality Management 100

Effectively execute the QA scope of work to identify all applicable contract requirements, make the necessary observations to determine that all Project work conforms with Contract requirements, correctly determine conformance of all work, proactively utilize the non-conformance process to ensure appropriate resolution of all work and document all Project

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 19

November 9, 2026

Table 7.2

Statement of Qualifications – Organization and Scoring

Section Section Title and Required Information Maximum Pages

Points Available work in accordance with Construction Manual requirements.

Appendix A Legal As required Pass/Fail

Appendix B Financial As required Pass/Fail

Appendix C Form A: Acknowledegment of Receipt of Addenda 1 Pass/Fail

Appendix C Form B1: Organizational Conflicts of Interest Certification 1 Pass/Fail

Appendix C Form B2: Organizational Conflicts of Interest Disclosure and Avoidance/Neutralization/Mitigation Plan

As required Pass/Fail

Appendix C Form C: Reference Information for Major Participants As required Pass/Fail

Appendix C

Form D: Design-Builder Certification Wage Law Compliance – Responsibility Criteria – Washington State Public Works Contracts

As required Pass/Fail

Total 1,000

7.3 Statement of Qualifications Format1

The SOQ shall be formatted as follows:2

1. SOQs shall be submitted as a PDF. All PDF files shall be unlocked;3 embedded video, audio, or multimedia shall not be used.4

2. All PDF files shall be flattened, searchable optical character recognition5

(OCR), internally bookmarked, and page numbered.6

3. Individual file sizes shall not exceed 200 MB; files shall not be zipped.7

4. All information shall be in English.8

5. Font shall be Times New Roman, Calibri, or Arial.9

6. Font size shall be a minimum of 12 points.10

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 20

November 9, 2026

7. All text shall be single-spaced. Text shall be in a single-column layout on1 each page.2

8. Other than minimum font size and use of only the fonts listed above,3 heading styles and figures are not prescribed.4

9. Except for charts, exhibits, and other illustrative and graphical information,5 all information shall be submitted on 8.5 by 11-inch portrait-oriented pages.6 Charts, exhibits, and other illustrative and graphical information may be on7 11 by 17-inch pages. Text on 11 by 17-inch pages shall be limited to8 contextual information relating to charts, exhibits, and other illustrative and9 graphical information. Examples of contextual information include titles,10 labels, legends, and concise descriptive captions. Included 11 by 17-inch11 pages will be counted as one page.12

10. Page margins shall be a minimum of 0.75 inches from each page edge. No13 text, tables, figures, photos, or other substantive content shall extend into the14 margin minimum.15

11. Page limits are described in Table 7.2. The SOQ shall include only16 information required by this RFQ. All pages that exceed the specified page17 limit will be deleted prior to evaluation.18

12. Hyperlinks to material outside the SOQ shall not be used. Links to other19 information will be ignored and not be considered in the evaluation of the20

SOQ.21

13. Section dividers will not be counted toward the allowable page total and22 shall contain, at a minimum, one of the following:23

a) Section number24

b) Section title25

c) No other text is permitted on the dividers.26

14. The front cover will not be counted towards the page limit and shall be27 labeled with the name of the Submitter, along with the following:28

a) SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project29

b) Design-Build Project30

c) Statement of Qualifications31

d) [Date of Submittal]32

7.4 Introduction Letter (Section 1) (pass/fail)33

The Introduction Letter shall be addressed to the WSDOT Technical Point of34 Contact, and it shall include the following information:35

1. Submitter name, address, business type (e.g., corporation, partnership, joint36 venture)37

2. Roles of the Submitter and each Major Participant38

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 21

November 9, 2026

3. A statement that the Submitter is pre-qualified with WSDOT with a1 maximum bidding capacity of $220 million or more2

4. A statement that the Submitter or at least one Major Participant who is3 performing construction is pre-qualified with WSDOT for Work Class 6 in4 the amount of $60 million or more5

5. Identification of a single contact Person, address, telephone number, and6 email7

6. Certification of the truth and correctness of the SOQ8

7. Statement that the Submitter shall comply with Applicable Laws and9 regulations10

8. Signature of authorized representatives11

7.4.1 Evaluation Criteria12

The Introduction Letter will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. At the discretion of13 the WSDOT Evaluation Committee, contents of the Introduction Letter may be14 considered during qualitative assessment of the SOQ.15

7.5 Key Personnel (Section 2) (500 Points)16

The purpose of this section is to demonstrate the Submitter’s understanding of17 how the experiences and qualifications of the Key Personnel can contribute to the18 overall success of the Project. The Submitter shall present the Key Personnel and19 explain how their experiences and past performance make them uniquely20 qualified to lead the Project.21 WSDOT seeks Key Personnel who can demonstrate experience on major roadway22 projects with a similar level of complexity. The Submitter shall relate relevant23 experience of the Key Personnel to the Project goals identified in Table 7.2. This24 section shall include experience of the Key Personnel related to design and25 construction.26 For the duration of the Project activities that involve their areas of responsibility,27 all Key Personnel shall be required to be readily available to attend task force28 meetings, over-the-shoulder reviews, status meetings, and respond to issues as29 they arise.30 The Key Personnel include the following:31

1. Project Manager32

The Design-Builder’s Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall33 design, construction, schedule, budget, quality management, and Contract34 administration for the Project. It is the Project Manager's responsibility to ensure35 the Project is managed and delivered in accordance with the Contract36 requirements and to ensure that the Design-Builder meets or exceeds the Project37 goals. The Project Manager shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience in38 managing the delivery of transportation projects of Similar Scope and39 Complexity. This person shall be assigned to the Project full-time from NTP1 to40

Washington State Department of Transportation SR 112/E Fork Whiskey Creek – Remove Fish Barriers Project

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 22

November 9, 2026

Physical Completion and available to assist in issue resolution from NTP11 through Completion.2 For the duration of the Project, the responsibilities of the Project Manager shall3 not be delegated or deputized to other employees.