Project # PW-2025-GIDE

The City of Talent, Oregon is seeking engineering and related services for the Talent Gateway Project Infrastructure Improvements (Project # PW-2025-GIDE) through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The project encompasses three primary components: Gangnes Drive restoration involving approximately 840 linear feet of 60-foot cross-section local street and 430 linear feet of 50-foot cross-section street improvements; Gateway Site restoration including demolition of existing RV spaces and new infrastructure for future mixed-use development; and potential frontage and pedestrian amenity improvements. Required services include design engineering, surveying, construction management, inspection, public outreach, utility coordination, stormwater management design, accessibility upgrades, and construction administration. Proposers must have a State of Oregon Registered Professional Engineer, seven years of relevant public agency experience, and ability to provide required insurance certificates. Proposals are due on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025. The evaluation will follow OAR 137-048-0220 selection procedures, considering the use of CDBG-DR funds, and proposals will be comprehensively assessed based on qualifications and project approach.

The contract is specifically funded through the ReOregon PIER grant program, supporting communities impacted by the 2020 Almeda Fire for disaster recovery initiatives. As a federally funded project, it requires compliance with numerous federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act provisions, equal employment opportunity clauses, and specific procurement guidelines. The contract term extends through February 2, 2028, with construction anticipated over 12 consecutive months. The anticipated negotiated fee range is $325,000 to $375,000, with award expected on November 5, 2025, following city council approval. The project has comprehensive stormwater management requirements to meet local, state, and federal standards, including compliance with NMFS guidelines for endangered species protection. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, proposers must demonstrate significant public infrastructure experience and technical capabilities to successfully execute the multi-faceted infrastructure improvement project.