Architectural Engineer

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to conduct a comprehensive site selection study for the East Salem Transit Center (ESTC) project through a Request for Proposal (RFP 25-017). The procurement will be executed by Marion County, Oregon, and involves a three-phase project focusing initially on site selection, mobility integration, and first/last mile micromobility options. Key deliverables include a market segmentation analysis, stakeholder coordination, public engagement processes, and preliminary design for a new transit center to replace the existing location. The current transit facility serves 19 buses per hour, with long-range plans to expand to 23 buses per hour. Evaluation criteria will be conducted by a Source Evaluation Committee, assessing proposers on qualifications, work plan, public engagement approach, and pricing. The proposal submission deadline is July 31, 2025, with a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and a 12-month contract term. The proposed transit center must be ADA compliant and include features such as bus bays, digital information displays, a transit operator breakroom, security office, maintenance storage, bicycle parking, solar power generation, and onsite stormwater treatment.

The procurement has a specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.49%, with SAMTD strongly encouraging subcontracting, mentoring, and partnering opportunities with DBE firms. The project is federally funded by the Transportation Administration, which means all federal procurement rules and regulations will apply to the contract. Proposers must demonstrate compliance with federal guidelines and provide comprehensive documentation of their capabilities and cost structures. The project requires integration with existing transit infrastructure and must consider multimodal transportation connections. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the procurement emphasizes a collaborative approach to site selection that involves extensive stakeholder and community input. The total project budget is set at $150,000, with the initial phase focusing on site selection and preliminary design, followed by potential future phases involving property acquisition, detailed engineering design, and construction of the East Salem Transit Center.