RFP 22-010 Architectural Design Services

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) is conducting a qualifications-based Request for Proposal (RFP 22-010) for multi-year general architectural design services in Marion County, Oregon. The solicitation seeks qualified architecture firms to provide comprehensive architectural services, including structural, mechanical, fire, electrical, and IT engineering support for various transit-related projects. Proposers must submit a comprehensive technical proposal demonstrating expertise in architectural design, with a minimum of five references from similar work completed within the past three years. The RFP requires detailed documentation of professional capabilities, including staff qualifications, past project experience, and technical approach. Key submission deadlines include a pre-proposal conference held on August 24, 2022, and the proposal due date of September 14, 2022. The contract is structured with a base three-year term from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2025, with potential extensions through four additional one-year option periods, ultimately extending to October 31, 2029. Evaluation will focus on technical qualifications, professional experience, and the proposer's ability to meet the district's architectural and engineering service requirements.

The RFP includes a 2.49% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, utilizing race-neutral methods and strongly encouraging proposers to pursue subcontracting and partnering opportunities with DBE firms. The solicitation is open to architecture firms capable of providing services across multiple labor categories, including Principal Architect, Associate Architect, Architect, Designer, Interior Designer, and Clerical support. On November 16, 2022, SAMTD issued a Notice of Intent to Award the contract to Glas Architects, LLC, following a competitive qualifications-based selection process. The contract will be funded through a combination of federal, state, and local funding sources, though specific budget allocations were not disclosed. A protest period was established from November 16 to November 26, 2022, during which potential bidders could submit formal written protests. The procurement follows federal regulations, specifically 49 U.S.C. 5325(b) and the "Brooks Act" 40 U.S.C. 1101-1104, which emphasize qualifications-based selection for architectural and engineering services. While no guaranteed work volume is specified, the contract provides a framework for SAMTD to obtain architectural services on an as-needed basis.