K22140 US26 at Cornelius Pass Rd: Bike/Ped Crossing Requested RFP for Planning

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is managing a Request for Proposals (RFP) on behalf of Washington County for a planning project focused on a bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing across US26 near Cornelius Pass Road. The selected consultant will complete a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate and develop alternatives for a future crossing that provides a safe alternative to the existing interchange, which is currently not easily navigable for pedestrians and bicyclists. Specific project deliverables include site inventory and mapping, environmental review, traffic and trail analysis, and developing a preferred design concept up to 30% completion. Proposers must have a Registered Professional Engineer and Registered Professional Land Surveyor involved in the project. The RFP evaluation will use a scoring matrix with a total of 170 possible points, with significant emphasis on the proposer's capabilities and project approach. Proposals are due by August 22, 2024, through the OregonBuys system, with an anticipated contract start date in September 2024 and a projected project duration of approximately 1 year and 5 months.

The RFP includes an 8.5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, encouraging participation from small and minority-owned businesses. The procurement is funded through Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds, with the selection process involving an initial evaluation by ODOT followed by final selection by Washington County. After the initial proposal review, KPFF Consulting Engineers was selected as the top-ranked firm with the highest average score of 112 points, followed by Jacobs Engineering Group and David Evans and Associates. Proposers were required to submit two project references and demonstrate relevant experience in similar planning and design projects. While specific contract value details were not explicitly stated in the documents, the project is designed to generate accurate construction cost estimates to pursue additional funding through grants or other sources. The sample contract indicates that the maximum compensation will be determined during the negotiation process, with the ultimate goal of developing a design concept that can be advanced to future stages of implementation.