Engineering Services for Ecosystem Infrastructure Project

The City of Beaverton is seeking professional engineering firms to provide comprehensive environmental and infrastructure services for two critical projects through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement focuses on two distinct but interconnected initiatives: Project A involves Tonkin and Brown Street infrastructure improvements, including sanitary services, storm sewers, water mains, street repaving, and sidewalk replacement; Project B centers on Ross Lake Ecosystem Restoration, encompassing environmental studies, sediment removal, bank stabilization, and habitat restoration. Proposals will be evaluated using a juried selection method across five key areas: project understanding (50 points), project team qualifications (15 points), related project and grant experience (25 points), and budgetary considerations (10 points). The RFQ requires consultants to submit a comprehensive proposal including a detailed rate sheet with hourly/daily rates for anticipated staff and equipment. Submission of proposals is due electronically by October 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated contract start date in November 2024 and project completion expected by January 31, 2027.

The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, which implies potential restrictions on contractor eligibility and requires strict compliance with federal and state regulations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the complex nature of the project suggests a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in environmental restoration, infrastructure engineering, and grant administration. The project stems from flood damage sustained in 2020, indicating an urgent need for comprehensive ecological and infrastructure rehabilitation. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the multi-phase approach and involvement of multiple funding sources suggest a significant investment. Interested firms will need to demonstrate expertise in environmental studies, infrastructure design, grant compliance, and ecological restoration, with a particular focus on addressing the infrastructure and environmental challenges resulting from the 2020 flood damage in Beaverton.