RFP 15th St NW Bridge Deck Preservation

The City of Auburn, Washington is requesting proposals for professional consulting services to design and manage the 15th Street Northwest Bridge Deck Preservation project, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to mlarson@auburnwa.gov. A voluntary SBE goal of 10% applies, with outreach efforts to maximize SBE participation required regardless of voluntary designation.

The scope encompasses design and construction support for two bridge decks: one spanning B Street NW and BNSF Railway (14,410 square feet) and one spanning UPRR Railway (10,807 square feet). Work includes project management, bridge deck and expansion joint condition assessment with repair and preservation recommendations, preparation of contract plans and specifications at 30%, 90%, and final review levels, over-the-shoulder reviews between those milestones, and bidding and construction assistance. Design is anticipated to commence in November 2026 and conclude in March 2027.

The total estimated project cost is $3.704 million, funded through federal WSDOT local bridge program grant funds and City of Auburn monies. The City reserves the right to retain the selected consultant for subsequent project phases.

Proposals are limited to ten numbered pages and evaluated on weighted criteria: Project Team Qualifications (20%), Important Issues (20%), Lessons Learned (20%), Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan (10%), Project Schedule Management (10%), Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA Standards (10%), and Approach to Meet SBE Goal (10%). The City will conduct preliminary selection by September 2, notify selected firms for interviews by September 8, hold interviews the week of September 14, and announce final selection by September 28, 2026. Consultant agreement execution is targeted for October 30, 2026. Up to three firms will be selected for in-person interviews. The City reserves the right to award to the next most qualified consultant if the selected firm does not execute an agreement within thirty days of award.