North Benton County Communities Pathways

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking professional services for the North Benton County Communities Pathways Project, a transportation infrastructure initiative focused on improving pedestrian and cyclist access and safety in the north Benton County region. The procurement involves planning, survey, and design services for constructing two bicycle/pedestrian bridges and associated shared-use path segments near Highway 99W. Required services include comprehensive project management, environmental services, utilities coordination, roadway and bridge design, public involvement, geotechnical assessment, hazardous materials evaluation, hydraulics and stormwater design, and railroad coordination. Proposers must provide at least one registered civil engineer and one professional land surveyor to perform the contracted services. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires submission by September 27, 2024, with ODOT anticipating a contract duration of approximately one year. Evaluation criteria, while not explicitly detailed in the documents, will involve a comprehensive review of the submitted proposals.

The procurement includes a 3% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, which provides opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to participate in the contract. David Evans and Associates has been identified as the top-ranked firm for contract negotiations. The anticipated contract value ranges between $600,000 to $675,000, with compensation methods including cost-plus-fixed-fee, fixed-price per deliverable, and time-and-materials approaches. Proposers must demonstrate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources capable of meeting contractual responsibilities. The contract requires proposers to certify non-discrimination in employment practices, maintain an equal employment opportunity policy, and have a written policy preventing sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination. Pricing information and cost data will be negotiated with the apparent successful proposer following the evaluation process, ensuring flexibility in contract formation and implementation.