CA/CEI services for 21737, located on OR6

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is soliciting Construction Administration/Construction Engineering and Inspection (CA/CEI) services for the OR6: Devils Lake Fork Wilson River Bridge project located in Tillamook County. This Mini-RFP (Requisition #73000-00009526) seeks a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive services including project management, construction contract administration, construction monitoring and inspection, and project closeout. The specific scope involves removing deteriorated coating material, applying ODOT-approved coating materials, and potentially replacing rivets and/or bolts as identified during surface preparation. The work order contract (WOC) is anticipated to start in May 2024 and be completed by September 2026, with a project focus on bridge rehabilitation. Proposals must be submitted by April 18, 2024, at 3:30 PM, and will be evaluated using a scoring matrix that assesses various technical and qualitative aspects of the submitted proposals. The evaluation will likely consider factors such as the proposer's technical approach, project understanding, team qualifications, and past performance.

The procurement includes a 3% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, which means that firms must demonstrate commitment to DBE involvement in the project. Federal funding is part of this contract, requiring strict compliance with DBE requirements outlined in the Price Agreement Exhibit E. The total construction budget for the project will not exceed $6,835,100, with payment methods potentially including a combination of cost-plus-fixed-fee, fixed price, time and materials, and price per unit. DOWL, LLC has been identified as the top-ranked firm for negotiations, though the final contract award is still pending. The project is funded through HB2017 BridgeSeismic and Surface Transportation Block Grants-Flex programs, with a total current project estimate of $7,159,600. ODOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and can cancel the Mini-RFP at any time if it is determined to be in the public interest. Interested firms must carefully review all documentation, including the proposal cover sheet, which requires detailed certifications and representations about the proposing organization.