RFP 20242012 Stormwater Basin Master Plan Update

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) #20242012 for a Stormwater Basin Master Plan Update, seeking a qualified consultant to comprehensively revise the city's existing stormwater management approach. The primary objectives include updating existing stormwater hydrologic and hydraulic models and identifying associated capital improvement project needs, with a focus on implementing a multiple-objective approach to stormwater management. Key deliverables will encompass an updated master plan document, technical appendices, and revised City of Eugene stormwater models. The proposal submission deadline is October 11, 2023, at 2:30 PM, with potential proposer interviews scheduled for November 7, 2023, and a Notice of Intent to Award anticipated no later than November 30, 2023. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical expertise, understanding of the project scope, proposed methodology, and the consultant's ability to meet the city's sustainability and environmental impact goals.

The City of Eugene encourages participation from minority, women, and emerging small businesses, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. Proposers are expected to demonstrate capabilities in stormwater modeling, hydraulic engineering, and comprehensive municipal infrastructure planning. The total project budget is estimated at $750,000, with an expected completion date of December 2024, though this timeline is negotiable. Based on the Notice of Intent to Award document, Brown and Caldwell has been identified as the highest-scoring proposer and is expected to receive the contract. Unsuccessful proposers have the right to formally protest the award decision by submitting a written protest to the City Purchasing Manager by November 10, 2023. The contract will be subject to the City of Eugene's administrative policies and public contracting rules, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions.