RFP 21-230-Q Bertelsen Property Design and Construction Support

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 21-230-Q for design and construction support services for the Bertelsen Property Development project, located on a 15.8-acre property adjacent to the Roosevelt Operations Center in Eugene, Oregon. The procurement seeks firms to provide comprehensive services including alternative analysis, conceptual/strategic design, detailed design, and construction support for the property's development. Key deliverables include comprehensive design alternatives, strategic land use options, and phased construction support with an initial focus on the first development phase. The evaluation will center on consultant qualifications, experience, and project approach, with a focus on technical capabilities and strategic planning expertise. Proposals were originally due on December 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM PT, but an addendum extended the deadline to December 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM PT. Notably, proposers are expressly prohibited from including pricing information in their initial submission, with EWEB planning to request pricing from up to three qualified proposers. The anticipated contract term spans from the award date in February 2022 through approximately October 2022 for the initial work phase, with potential extensions for future construction support.

The RFP documentation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the provided documents. While the procurement appears open to qualified design and construction support firms, no restrictive language limiting participation was identified. The project involves developing a property adjacent to EWEB's existing Roosevelt Operations Center, suggesting potential integration with current infrastructure, though specific technological or infrastructural requirements are not comprehensively outlined. The procurement appears focused on selecting a highly qualified consultant with demonstrated expertise in property development, strategic design, and construction support services, with EWEB intending to negotiate a contract with the highest-ranked responsive and responsible proposer based on qualitative assessment rather than immediate cost considerations.