Engineering Design Services for the Westport Sewer District

Clatsop County Public Works Department is seeking engineering firms to provide comprehensive design services for the Westport Sewer Service District through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement targets experienced consultants capable of delivering project management, preliminary and final design, environmental documentation, permitting, grant assistance, construction design support, and project closeout services for multiple infrastructure improvements identified in the district's Facilities Plan. Qualified engineering firms must submit detailed proposals demonstrating technical expertise in sewer system design and municipal infrastructure projects. The proposal submission deadline is December 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with the county intending to award the contract and issue a Notice to Proceed by January 15, 2024. The selected consultant will be expected to complete engineering services utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding by December 31, 2026. The contract will be structured on a time and materials basis with a maximum "not to exceed" fee, and the county will negotiate final contract terms, scope of work, schedule, and compensation with the selected firm.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation. The project will be funded through a combination of Community Development Block Grant and ARPA funds, indicating potential federal compliance requirements for the engineering services contract. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the funding sources suggest a substantial infrastructure investment for improving the Westport Sewer Service District's collection system and treatment plant. The county's procurement approach emphasizes technical qualifications and the ability to manage complex municipal infrastructure design projects. Prospective respondents should be prepared to demonstrate significant experience in sewer system engineering, municipal infrastructure design, environmental permitting, and grant-funded project management. The ultimate goal is to select a highly qualified engineering firm capable of comprehensively addressing the district's identified infrastructure improvement needs.