Request for proposals for civil engineering, geotechnical, structural, architecture, and other relat

The City of Moro in Lake County, Oregon is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional engineering and architectural services, seeking to establish a pool of approximately 8 qualified consultants to serve as Consultants of Record (COR) for various municipal infrastructure projects. The RFP covers civil engineering, geotechnical, structural, architectural, and related professional services to support infrastructure improvements including water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection, street and storm sewer improvements, bridges, and building renovations. Qualified firms must submit proposals by February 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with submission requirements including one original, three hard copies, and one PDF copy on CD/USB. The initial contract period will be three years, with potential for up to two additional one-year renewal options, commencing around April 9, 2025. Project assignment will be tiered based on project value: direct appointment for projects under $100,000, informal RFPs for projects between $100,000-$250,000 and $250,000-$1,000,000, and formal RFP processes for projects exceeding $1,000,000.

Consultants must provide comprehensive hourly rate schedules with potential annual increases based on the Portland area Consumer Price Index. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $2,000,000 in commercial general liability, $1,300,000 in professional liability, and $1,300,000 in commercial automobile coverage. The City explicitly notes there is no guarantee of work volume under these contracts. While the RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests an open and competitive process. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, with a focus on municipal infrastructure rehabilitation and development. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the multi-year contract and tiered project assignment approach indicate potential for significant ongoing professional services opportunities for selected consultants.