A&E Environmental and PS&E for Hoquiam M&O

The Grays Harbor Transportation Authority (GHTA) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from architectural and engineering firms to complete a comprehensive renovation project for its Maintenance and Operations Facility located in Hoquiam, Washington. This procurement (RFQ # GHT-2025-001) requires qualified A&E firms to provide complete planning, environmental documentation, and final design services for a federally funded construction initiative. The primary deliverables include developing a full Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) package, with mandatory environmental compliance documentation under both NEPA and SEPA regulations. The project will follow a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) delivery model, and proposing firms must demonstrate expertise in transportation facility renovations, municipal infrastructure design, and federal project compliance. Key submission requirements include a comprehensive proposal packet with specific formatting constraints, including a cover letter, detailed qualifications statement, professional references, and conflict of interest certification. The proposal submission deadline is June 13, 2025, with proposals required to remain binding for 60 calendar days, and selected firms must be prepared to sign the contract within 10 business days of award notification.

The solicitation does not explicitly detail specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements in the provided documentation. Proposing firms must be registered and licensed in Washington State, with the understanding that they will be fully responsible for all work performed, including work completed by potential subconsultants. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documents, the project is positioned as a federally funded infrastructure renovation, suggesting potential substantial funding availability. Proposers are required to submit three professional references from organizations similar to municipalities, public agencies, or transportation entities, indicating a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in public sector infrastructure projects. The procurement emphasizes the need for comprehensive technical capabilities, professional credentials, and proven track records in managing complex architectural and engineering projects for transportation-related facilities. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents.