Owners Engineer & Project Manager: Bridge of the Gods Seismic, Safety, & Preservation Studies

The Port of Cascade Locks is seeking a qualified Owner's Engineer and Project Manager for the Bridge of the Gods Seismic, Safety, and Preservation Studies Project through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The selected consultant will provide comprehensive professional services including project management, budget oversight, environmental consultation, reporting, contract management, and construction oversight for infrastructure improvements to the Bridge of the Gods located in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Key deliverables include day-to-day project execution oversight and management of a complex multi-year infrastructure initiative. The RFP requires proposers to demonstrate expertise in engineering, project management, and infrastructure preservation. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 11, 2024, with proposals due on September 18, 2024, by 4:00 PM PST. Proposals must be physically delivered to the Port, which will not accept electronic submissions or deliveries on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. The project is anticipated to be completed by June 30, 2028, with an estimated total project cost of $6,000,000 and funding secured through an Oregon Department of Transportation Grant Agreement.

The Port has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 6% for this contract, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small businesses. Proposers will need to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The contract will utilize a time and materials, not-to-exceed compensation structure, providing flexibility for the selected consultant. While specific details about incumbent vendors are not provided, the RFP indicates that proposers should describe their approach to project management and potential external outreach strategies. Firms are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to handle both internal project management and potential specialty services such as community engagement. The total contract value is structured as a not-to-exceed arrangement, with the $6,000,000 project budget serving as the overall financial framework for the Bridge of the Gods infrastructure preservation and seismic safety studies.