RFP for Engineering Services

The Halsey-Shedd Rural Fire Protection District has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional engineering services to conduct a comprehensive seismic rehabilitation of Fire Station 52, located at 31922 B Street in Shedd, Oregon. The procurement covers detailed engineering services including a full seismic evaluation per ASCE 41-17 standards, development of construction documents, contractor selection assistance, and construction administration. The project objectives include rehabilitating the approximately 4,600 square foot fire station to meet "Immediate Occupancy" performance standards, with specific focus on mitigating risks in a liquefaction zone. Key deliverables will involve a thorough seismic assessment and retrofit design to ensure the facility can continue functioning as an emergency service center after a potential seismic event. The RFP requires interested engineering firms to submit proposals by 2:00 p.m. on August 7th, 2025, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for July 24th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Proposals must be mailed to Travis Hewitt, Fire Chief, at P.O. Box 409, 740 W 2nd Street, Halsey, OR 97348, with potential bidders able to contact the Fire Chief at thewitt@halseyfire.com or 541.369.2419 for questions.

The project is funded through a Seismic Rehabilitation Grant (SRG) from the Infrastructure Finance Authority: Business Oregon, which has awarded $1,793,680.00 for design and construction. The total project cost is estimated at $1,793,680.00, with a cost per square foot of $389.93, reflecting the complex seismic mitigation requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents, the district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. The project will utilize either a Design-Bid-Build or CM/GC project delivery method, with construction anticipated to start in March 2026 and be completed by July 2026. Interested engineering firms must comply with the qualifications outlined in the RFP document and demonstrate expertise in seismic rehabilitation of emergency service facilities. The higher-than-average project cost is directly attributed to the building's location in a challenging liquefaction zone, which necessitates extensive mitigation and engineering strategies. Potential bidders should carefully review the full RFP documentation and demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the complex seismic rehabilitation requirements.