I-405: Fremont Bridge (Willamette River) West Ramps painting project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Mini-RFP for architectural and engineering services related to the I-405: Fremont Bridge (Willamette River) West Ramps painting project located in Multnomah County and the City of Portland. The procurement seeks a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive services including project management, risk assessment, value engineering, environmental services, public involvement, utilities coordination, bridge and structures design, traffic engineering, and right-of-way services. Key deliverables include project schedules, progress reports, design packages, meeting summaries, and quality review documentation. The proposal submission deadline is September 20, 2023, with an anticipated project start date of January 15, 2024, and completion targeted for September 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include an assessment of key staff qualifications, relevant project experience, and the ability to complete three sample projects within original budget and schedule. Proposers must be existing ODOT Price Agreement holders and submit detailed resumes, project descriptions, and comprehensive documentation demonstrating technical capabilities.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 8.5% for the overall contract. David Evans and Associates, Inc. has been selected as the top-ranked firm for negotiations of this Work Order Contract (WOC). The total construction budget is not to exceed $110 million and will be funded through Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sources, with a federal share of 89.73% ($10,551,350.70) and a state share of 10.27% ($1,207,649.30). The project involves painting steel members of multiple bridge structures, including Structures 09268, 09268A, 09268B, 09268E, 09268N, 09268S, and 09268W. Consultants or their affiliates may be precluded from proposing on or constructing the project if they have previously performed environmental or design work. Additional requirements include submission of a Cost Disclosure Questionnaire, Breakdown of Costs, Responsibility Inquiry form, insurance certificates, Consultant Quality Plan, and Committed DBE Breakdown and Certification Form-AE.