Engineering Inspection and CA Condon, Independence, Cottage Grove, Joseph

Here is a comprehensive, two-paragraph summary of the state and local contracting opportunity:

The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an engineering inspection and construction administration contract for airport improvement projects at Condon State, Independence State, Cottage Grove State, and Joseph State airports located within the jurisdictions of Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon. The selected consultant(s) will enter into a 5-year Price Agreement (PA) with ODAV to provide on-call professional services such as runway/taxiway rehabilitation, environmental assessments, and construction administration. The PA may have a maximum not-to-exceed value of $5,000,000 and can be extended for an additional 2 years. Proposals will be evaluated based on the firm's qualifications, experience, and proposed project approach, without consideration of cost. The RFP specifies that the projects will be funded with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants and state aviation fuel tax revenues, and the selected firm(s) must meet any assigned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals. Proposals are due by January 31, 2023, and ODAV anticipates awarding the PA by February 1, 2023.

The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. However, it indicates the selected consultant(s) must have the necessary financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources and expertise to meet the contractual responsibilities. The RFP also includes requirements for non-discrimination policies and the prevention of sexual harassment. Payment terms for individual work orders will be negotiated and may include cost-plus-fixed-fee, fixed price, time and materials, or a combination of methods.