Cape Arago Highway Corridor Plan: Coos Bay to Charleston

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking architectural and engineering (A&E) services for the Cape Arago Highway Corridor Plan, a comprehensive transportation planning project spanning from Coos Bay to Charleston. The procurement is a Mini-RFP solicitation targeting the development of a 20-year transportation system improvement plan for this regional recreation corridor. Key deliverables include technical memoranda, a final corridor plan, and implementation measures that must be adopted by both Coos County and the Oregon Transportation Commission. The project requires extensive multimodal transportation analysis, community engagement, and traffic studies aimed at improving safety and efficiency along the highway. Proposers must have an Oregon Registered Professional Engineer in active status to supervise the work. The work order of contract (WOC) is anticipated to start in June 2025 and be completed by June 2027, with proposals due by March 24, 2025. The project will involve developing access management strategies, conducting public outreach, and preparing detailed documentation of transportation system improvements.

The procurement includes a 3% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small businesses in the contracting process. Funding for the project is provided through the Federal Highway Administration's State Planning and Research Program, which may influence specific compliance requirements. Payment methods are flexible and will be determined by the agency, potentially including fixed price for all services, fixed price per deliverable, fixed price per milestone, or time and materials with a maximum not-to-exceed amount. Proposers must complete the Proposal Cover Sheet (Attachment A), which requires certifications regarding non-discrimination, sexual harassment prevention, absence of delinquent state debt, and potential conflicts of interest. The solicitation requires submission of sample project documentation (Attachment B) demonstrating relevant past project experience. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the corridor plan suggests a significant professional services contract with potential for complex, multi-year engagement.