RFP Bridge Engineering & Related Svs

Columbia County Public Works is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for bridge engineering and related services for a critical infrastructure project located near Rainier, Oregon. The primary objective is to replace existing culverts conveying the Little Clatskanie River with a new bridge at approximately Apiary Road MP 8.4. The selected consultant will be responsible for comprehensive project management, including preliminary engineering, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, survey, utility coordination, environmental permitting, geotechnical investigations, hydraulic analysis, plan development, and public involvement activities. Proposals are due on April 29, 2025, by 4:00 P.M., with an anticipated contract start in May 2025 and project completion targeted for December 2025. The evaluation process will utilize a qualifications-based selection (QBS) methodology, with proposals scored across multiple categories totaling 100 points, and a potential additional 50 points allocated for interviews. Key evaluation criteria will focus on understanding of services, general qualifications, project team experience, and supporting resources.

The contract, funded through an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) grant, does not specify explicit disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation goals or small business targets. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The total contract amount will be negotiated based on the detailed scope of work, with payment structured on a fee-for-service basis using fixed price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, or mixed compensation methods. The contract has potential for extension up to two additional one-year periods, providing flexibility for ongoing project needs. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of required services suggests a substantial investment in professional engineering and project management expertise. The county anticipates selecting a single proposer capable of delivering a comprehensive solution for this critical infrastructure replacement project.