Professional and Related Services Price Agreement for Hydraulic Engineering Services

The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB), through the Department of Administrative Services Procurement Services, is seeking qualified consultants for a Professional Services Price Agreement for hydraulic engineering design and analysis services. The procurement will support OSMB's mission of providing facility grant funds to local governments, state, and federal agencies for developing, replacing, or renovating public recreational boating facilities. Specific services include hydraulic modeling, hydrologic data collection, sediment transport analysis, scour analysis, preliminary and final designs, and related infrastructure improvement services. Proposers must demonstrate extensive engineering expertise, comprehensive technical capabilities, and the ability to deliver high-quality professional services across various boating facility projects. The Request for Proposals (RFP) S-DASOBO-00009115 requires detailed submissions including a Proposer Information and Certification Form, Responsibility Inquiry Form, and Reference Questionnaire. Proposals are due by May 28, 2024, with an initial contract term of two years and potential extensions up to 10 years total. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical qualifications, past performance, references, and proposed approach to project delivery.

The procurement strongly encourages participation from Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, including Minority-Owned Businesses, Woman-Owned Businesses, Businesses Owned by Service-Disabled Veterans, and Emerging Small Businesses. Proposers must complete a Certified Firm Form and Outreach Plan detailing their strategies for involving certified businesses in potential subcontracting opportunities. WEST Consultants appears to be an incumbent or apparent successful vendor based on the Intent to Award document. The estimated spend under the price agreement ranges between $100,000 and $1,000,000, with OSMB anticipating awarding up to three price agreements. Successful consultants will be required to comply with specific state requirements, including use of recycled products, state energy efficiency design standards, and green energy technology considerations. The contract will be administered through work order assignments, with compensation based on agreed-upon scopes of work and pre-negotiated hourly rates. Proposers must also demonstrate financial stability, relevant licensing, insurance, and the capability to meet all contractual responsibilities.