OR224 & OR213 Curb Ramps (Happy Valley & Mulino)

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Mini Request for Proposal (Mini-RFP) for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services related to curb ramp improvements on OR224 and OR213 highways in Happy Valley and Mulino, Oregon. The procurement focuses on developing plans, specifications, and estimates to construct approximately 28 curb ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, as part of a 15-year settlement agreement requiring ODOT to remediate non-compliant curb ramps. The project will be completed in two phases: Phase I involving ramp evaluation, package development, design, final PS&E, and bidding assistance; and Phase II covering construction administration and engineering inspection. Proposals must be submitted via OregonBuys, with only consultants holding existing Price Agreements (PA) in the specified series being eligible to respond. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on key staff experience, project approach, local presence, availability, and project samples, with a maximum of 100 points possible and potential additional interview points. The anticipated project timeline spans from April 2025 to July 2027, with a submission deadline specified in the OregonBuys system.

The contract includes a 15% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, with funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Compensation methods may include cost plus fixed-fee, fixed price, time and materials, or price per unit. The estimated construction contract price is $970,000, with the project designed to meet multiple accessibility standards including ADA, Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines, and other federal and state regulations. The consulting firm will be responsible for comprehensive project management, including communication plans, public involvement activities, utility coordination, environmental assessments, and all design and engineering tasks necessary to prepare the project for construction. The contract allows for contingency tasks such as design modifications, claims support, archaeological monitoring, and right-of-way monumentation, each with a separate not-to-exceed (NTE) budget. Consultant qualifications include having certified inspectors, professional engineers, and specialists capable of performing the required technical and administrative tasks throughout the project's duration.