RFP - Engineering Services

The Molalla River School District is seeking engineering services for a seismic rehabilitation project at Mulino Elementary School located at 26660 OR-213 in Mulino, Oregon. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on July 30th, 2025, with proposals due by August 20th, 2025 at 2:00 PM, and a mandatory site visit/pre-proposal conference scheduled for August 6th, 2025. The project involves comprehensive structural engineering services to address seismic vulnerabilities in three building sections (Office & Classrooms, Cafeteria, and Gymnasium) constructed between 1950 and 1970. Proposing firms must be licensed in Oregon and meet state architect and engineer licensing requirements, with evaluation criteria including firm capabilities (10 points), project team qualifications (15 points), experience with Oregon's Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program (25 points), and performance record (20 points). The primary objectives are to develop rehabilitation strategies to meet "Immediate Occupancy" standards, strengthen foundations, walls, roof structures, and improve overall building seismic resistance and life safety performance.

The project is funded through a Seismic Rehabilitation Grant (SRG) from the Infrastructure Finance Authority: Business Oregon, with a total project budget of $2,499,900.00. The district is explicitly committed to increasing opportunities for Emerging Small Businesses and Minority and Women Owned Businesses, indicating potential set-aside or preference provisions for these enterprise types. The project anticipates beginning in June 2026 with completion expected by September 2026, and the district may utilize either a Design-Bid-Build or Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) procurement method. The project covers approximately 15,900 square feet and is categorized as a Risk Category IV project, meaning the facilities are considered essential and must remain functional as emergency shelters following a seismic event. Proposing firms will be required to submit detailed documentation including firm capabilities, project team qualifications, relevant experience, and professional references to be considered for the engineering services contract.