13166 Water Well Design, Permitting & Construction Oversight

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #13166 for water supply well design, permitting, and construction oversight at Silver Falls State Park. The project involves developing one to three new wells, with comprehensive services including conceptual design, well-siting evaluation, Oregon Health Authority initial plan review, specification preparation, construction oversight, and documentation. Proposers must submit a maximum 10-page electronic proposal through the OregonBuys system by July 30, 2025, with a total possible evaluation score of 100 points. The scoring will be distributed across professional background (45 points), service delivery and customer care (25 points), and analysis and evaluation (30 points). Key evaluation criteria will assess previous project experience, key personnel qualifications, service delivery processes, scheduling capabilities, and project understanding. The project requires comprehensive well development services spanning six primary phases: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding services, and construction contract administration, with a contract expiration date of 10/30/2026.

The state encourages participation of small businesses certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), offering potential price preferences for Oregon-based services. Proposers must complete a COBID Certification and Outreach Plan, detailing potential subcontracting opportunities for minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. The procurement includes specific requirements for business responsibility, including disclosure of past contract performance, legal standing, and financial stability. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the contract will include fixed-price primary services, potential contingency services, and reimbursable expenses. Proposers must demonstrate compliance with comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and excess/umbrella insurance. The opportunity emphasizes equal opportunity participation and promotes inclusion of diverse business enterprises in the state procurement process.