Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) 24-002-PSC RFP Cultural Resource Studies

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 24-002-PSC for cultural resource services related to the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project located in Linn and Lane Counties, Oregon. The procurement seeks an engineering consulting firm to provide comprehensive cultural resource studies and technical support for various capital improvement projects. Specific services will support protection of cultural resources as mandated by the Carmen-Smith Historic Properties Management Plan, Manual for Built Resources, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license requirements. Proposers must demonstrate at least 8 years of experience in archaeology and historic preservation, with access to credentialed staff. The evaluation will utilize scored criteria outlined in Section 5 of the RFP, with proposals initially evaluated technically before pricing proposals are reviewed. The RFP was posted on January 2, 2024, with proposals due by February 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT, and submissions can be made electronically through OregonBuys or as sealed proposals delivered to EWEB's Purchasing Office.

Three firms - ASM Affiliates, Historical Research Associates, Inc., and SWA Environmental Consultants - submitted proposals meeting minimum requirements, with Historical Research Associates, Inc. ultimately selected as the intended awardee. EWEB explicitly encourages proposals from minority, women, and emerging small businesses, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The contract is scheduled to run from May 9, 2024, to June 30, 2029, with an estimated total contract value of $400,000. Proposers will receive written notification of evaluation results by February 9, 2024. The procurement is specific to Lane County and the City of Eugene, focusing on cultural resource management for the hydroelectric project's capital improvements. Potential contractors must be prepared to integrate their services with existing project infrastructure and comply with all regulatory requirements for cultural resource preservation.