RFP# 2024-39 On-Call Land Use Hydrogeological Consultant

Clackamas County, Oregon has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #2024-39 for On-Call Land Use Hydrogeological Consultant services. The county is seeking qualified consultants to provide peer review of hydrogeological reports submitted as part of land use applications in sensitive groundwater areas. Specifically, the selected consultant(s) will be required to review reports, assess whether they adequately address required elements, verify the use of accepted procedures, and confirm the sufficiency of data to support valid conclusions. Respondents must be registered geologists or engineering geologists licensed in Oregon with expertise in groundwater hydrology. The proposal evaluation will be based on four key criteria: firm qualifications, project understanding and approach, communication and availability, and proposed fees. The RFP was posted on May 9, 2024, with proposals due by June 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time through the Bid Locker online submission service. The contract term will span five years, with the successful proposer(s) expected to begin work immediately upon contract execution and receipt of a notice to proceed.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond to the solicitation. The county reserves the right to interview top-ranked proposers before making a final award. While the documents do not list a specific award value or budget range, the Notice of Intent to Award indicates that GSI Water Solutions, Inc. is the apparent successful proposer for this contract. No information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The procurement appears to be an open competitive process seeking the most qualified hydrogeological consulting firm to provide specialized review services for land use applications involving groundwater assessments in Clackamas County.