RFP City of Medford Regional Water Reclamation Facility (RWRF) Upgrade Project

The City of Medford ("City") is soliciting Requests for Proposals ("RFPs") as part of the selection of a Construction Manager/General Contractor ("CM/GC Contractor" or "Contractor") for the Regional Water Reclamation Facility ("RWRF") Upgrade Project ("Project"). The selected Contractor will be part of the Integrated Project Team ("IPT) comprised of the City, the Design Engineer, the Owner's Advisor ("OA") and the Contractor. This Request for Proposal ("RFP") invites proposals to be submitted by prospective Contractors ("Respondents") according to the requirements set forth in this RFP including the format and content guidelines described herein. Pursuant to ORS 279C.337 (Procurement of CM/GC Services), the City intends to award a contract for CM/GC services utilizing a best-value competitive process to select the most qualified Contractor for this project. This RFP represents the second step of the procurement process from a shortlisted group of contracting firms that have previously submitted Statements of Qualifications (SOQ's) as required. The City will conduct the procurement in accordance with model rules the Attorney General adopts under ORS 279A.065 (Model rules generally). The City reserves the right to reject all RFPs not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject, for good cause, all RFPs upon the finding that it is in the public interest to do so. The City reserves the right to waive all informalities if it is deemed in the best interest of the public. The City of Medford requires all Respondents to comply with equal opportunity policies. The City of Medford's programs, services, employment opportunities, and volunteer positions and contracts are open to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or political affiliation. A copy of the City's policy is available upon request. Respondents responding to this RFP must follow the procedures and requirements stated within this RFP. Adherence to these procedures and requirements will ensure a fair and objective analysis of the RFP's submitted. Failure to comply with or complete any part of this RFP may result in rejection and forfeiture of the submitted proposal(s). For questions or additional information regarding this RFP please contact John Vial, Public Works Director in writing via email at John.Vial@cityofmedford.org. Written requests for information can also be sent to the Medford Regional Water Reclamation Facility, Attn: John Vial, 1100 Kirtland Rd., Central Point, OR 97502. All telephone, letters, emails, or other personal communications regarding this solicitation with members of the Selection Committee, City of Medford Staff or consultants or agents of the City during the selection process will not be responded to directly. If needed, the City will issue an Addendum / Response to questions, requests for information, and inquiries no later than seven (7) days prior to the Proposal Due Date indicated in Section 2.1 Timeline. The last addendum issue date will be no later than January 1, 2025. Information about this RFP, the Pre-design Report, and its appendices, and other pertinent information can be obtained starting Friday, December 6, 2024, at the City of Medford Regional Water Reclamation Facility, 1100 Kirtland Road, Central Point, OR 97502. The complete Request for Proposals packet may also be obtained through Bidnet at www.bidnetdirect.com or through the City of Medford website at https://www.medfordoregon.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Contract-Bids-Notices/Public-Works-Contract-Bids-Notices under the "Water Reclamation"section. Please note the City and its agents are not responsible for RFP access, missing links, or computer network errors. This RFQ will be advertised both locally and through regional planning and commerce centers for distribution. The invitation to propose is not acceptance of this contract or work requested in this RFQ.