On-Call Land Surveying Services

Multnomah County and the Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District are preparing to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Land Surveying Services, with the RFP anticipated to be published on March 21, 2025, and proposals due by April 22, 2025. The procurement seeks qualified surveying firms to provide comprehensive services including land surveying, legal description research, easement documentation, bathymetric surveys, construction staking, and technical support for district-led planning and design projects. Key deliverables will likely include detailed survey documentation, legal descriptions, technical reviews, and engineering assessment support for the district's infrastructure projects. The services are specifically intended to support the district's management of 27 miles of levee and water conveyance systems spanning North Portland, Gresham, Fairview, and Troutdale. Prospective vendors must demonstrate expertise in land surveying, familiarity with drainage infrastructure, and the ability to provide senior technical guidance for complex engineering projects related to flood safety and water quality.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the District appears to be an organization created by the Oregon State Legislature in 2019 with a focus on equity, social justice, and climate change preparedness. The RFP will be available electronically through OregonBuys website at no cost to registered vendors, suggesting an open competitive process. Interested firms can access the full RFP details at https://oregonbuys.gov/bso. The procurement will replace four previously independent drainage districts, indicating a comprehensive consolidation of surveying and infrastructure management services. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the scope of work covering 27 miles of infrastructure and multiple jurisdictions suggests a potentially significant contract value. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities, prior experience with similar infrastructure projects, and a comprehensive understanding of flood safety and water quality management principles.