Planning and Design Services for Scoggins Valley Park Campground, Visitor Center and Park Office, and Tualatin River Access Facility

Washington County, Oregon is seeking a qualified consulting firm to perform comprehensive planning and design services for three key recreational facilities projects through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on January 8, 2024. The procurement involves developing design services for a 32-acre campground at Scoggins Valley Park, a multi-purpose park office/visitor center at the same location, and a Tualatin River access facility at Eagle Landing Park. Required deliverables include public engagement strategies, design concepts, operations planning, business planning, and construction drawings, with all deliverables except construction documents expected to be completed by August 30, 2024. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for January 25, 2024, at 10:00 am, and proposals are due electronically by 3:00 pm on February 9, 2024. The consulting firm must navigate complex funder requirements, including compliance with Metro's Local Share program and United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBOR) federal guidelines, with an emphasis on soliciting input from diverse communities, particularly BIPOC populations. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for up to a total of five years.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is supported by multiple funding sources, including a $1.7 million USBOR grant that requires dollar-for-dollar matching by 2025, with potential two-year extension options. Total projected capital investment across the three facilities is approximately $3.4 million, with additional local share funds planned. The campground and visitor center projects have detailed pro forma financial analyses suggesting potential revenue generation and self-sustainability through site rentals, event spaces, and program fees. Projected first-year revenues for the campground are estimated at $926,100, with operating expenses around $909,200, and the visitor center anticipates first-year revenues of $177,855 with operating expenses of $156,020. The projects aim to enhance public recreation facilities in western Washington County, with high visibility for stakeholders, residents, and visitors, and will require navigating complex permitting processes and environmental considerations.