RFP Bridge Engineering & Related Svs

Columbia County Public Works is soliciting proposals for a bridge engineering and related services contract through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the replacement of existing culverts conveying the Little Clatskanie River with a bridge near Apiary Road (MP 8.4) in Rainier, Oregon. The procurement seeks a consultant to provide comprehensive project management, preliminary engineering, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition services to progress the project from 30% to 100% design. Key deliverables include a channel-spanning bridge design that meets stream simulation methods to improve fish passage, with a focus on replacing undersized and perched culverts. The RFP was issued on September 22, 2025, with proposals due by October 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Evaluation criteria will encompass understanding of services, project approach, team qualifications, and technical capabilities. The consultant selection will follow a qualifications-based process, with pricing information requested only from top-ranked proposers. The anticipated contract duration is approximately one year, with an expected start in December 2025.

The project has a total estimated professional services budget of $320,000, with funding primarily sourced from an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) grant. The project budget totals $242,129, with ODFW providing $200,000 (82.60%) and Columbia County contributing $42,129 (17.40%) through cash and in-kind contributions. While the RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the qualifications-based selection process suggests an emphasis on technical expertise and project-specific capabilities. The procurement appears to be open to engineering consultants with demonstrated experience in bridge design, stream simulation, and infrastructure improvement projects. The primary objective is to replace existing culverts with a bridge that enhances fish passage and meets environmental and engineering standards, with a clear focus on technical qualifications and project-specific approach.