K21683 I-84 (Westbound): Union Pacific Railroad Bridge (Hood River)

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Mini-Request for Proposals (Mini-RFP) for architectural and engineering (A&E) services related to the I-84 (Westbound) Union Pacific Railroad Bridge replacement project in Hood River County. The project involves designing a new seismically-resilient bridge to replace an existing 70-year-old curved steel girder bridge currently in poor condition. Specific services required include bridge quality control checking, bridge load rating, bridge design CAD drafting, superstructure and substructure design, and construction support services. The selected consultant will be responsible for preparing a minimum of 44 CAD drawings, providing structural calculations, and coordinating with ODOT throughout the design phase. Evaluation criteria will focus on the proposer's understanding of requested services, project approach, communication and team integration, general qualifications, and proposal clarity. The proposal submission deadline is August 5, 2024, with a proposer question deadline of July 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The anticipated contract term is 3 years, with a planned bid letting in February 2027 and a targeted second note in April 2028.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types for this procurement. David Evans and Associates has been identified as the top-ranked firm for potential contract negotiations. The project will be funded through a combination of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state funding sources, with a construction budget not expected to exceed $500,000. Payment will be structured using a mix of compensation methods, including cost plus fixed-fee, fixed price, and time and materials. The selected consultant will be required to submit a detailed Breakdown of Costs and an updated Consultant Quality Plan prior to contract award. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specifically mentioned in the documentation. The project will involve replacing Structure No. 24318, which is a skewed 4-span horizontally curved steel girder bridge located at Highway 2 Westbound over Railroad Milepost 64.13.