Contract Engineering Services

Chaffee County Government is seeking a Professional Engineer or engineering firm to provide as-needed engineering review, inspection, and consultation services for its Planning & Zoning and Building Departments. The primary objective is to support the county's development application processes, including land use, subdivision, and building permit reviews. Required services encompass reviewing civil engineering plans, drainage studies, traffic studies, floodplain development applications, and conducting infrastructure inspections. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) requires respondents to submit a comprehensive qualification package by June 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM MDT, with an anticipated contract evaluation period from June 14-27, 2024. The county plans to make a recommendation to commissioners on July 2, 2024, and finalize contract negotiations by July 16, 2024. Potential contractors must demonstrate expertise in engineering review processes, provide a detailed fee schedule with hourly rates, and be prepared for an annual contract renewal under the same terms unless terminated by either party.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability insurance with minimum limits established by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (currently $424,000 per person and $1,195,000 per occurrence), automobile liability, and professional liability/errors & omissions coverage. While specific budget amounts are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured as an independent contractor arrangement, with the selected firm responsible for all associated taxes, insurance, and compliance requirements. The successful contractor will need to comply with state technology accessibility standards and demonstrate the capability to provide flexible, as-needed engineering services across various technical domains. Although no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract suggests a potentially ongoing relationship with the potential for annual renewals, indicating a long-term partnership with Chaffee County's planning and development infrastructure.