DES - On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Consultants - Statewide

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking on-call geotechnical engineering consultants for the 2025-27 biennium, spanning from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. The procurement will result in selecting a minimum of three consultants, with specific geographic requirements mandating at least one consultant with a physical office in Eastern Washington and another in Southwest Washington. Selected consultants must demonstrate capabilities in investigating subsurface conditions, evaluating slope stability, assessing site condition risks, designing earthworks and structure foundations, and monitoring site conditions and construction. The solicitation involves a two-phase selection process, with Phase 1 evaluating Statements of Qualification using a 100-point scoring system that assesses key personnel qualifications (25 points), project approach (30 points), relevant experience (40 points), and diverse business certification (5 points). Phase 2 will consist of oral interviews, also scored on a 100-point scale, focusing on organization/management, project management, project approach, and experience. Key submission details include a due date of March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM PT, with an informational meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM PT via Microsoft Teams.

The procurement encourages participation from small businesses, minority and women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses, signaling a commitment to diverse business engagement. Project-specific agreements will be limited to $300,000 per project and will utilize the standard Facility Professional Services agreement, with fees negotiated using Office of Financial Management Guidelines for Determining Architect/Engineer Fees for Public Works Building Projects effective July 1, 2025. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation covers a broad range of Washington state jurisdictions, including but not limited to counties such as Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, as well as numerous cities and census-designated places. The comprehensive geographic coverage suggests a statewide need for geotechnical engineering services across various public works and infrastructure projects. Although a precise total contract value is not specified, the multi-county scope and $300,000 per project limit indicate a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified geotechnical engineering consultants.