RFP No. 223055 Cathodic Protection Services

The City of Salem, Oregon has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 223055 for Cathodic Protection Services, seeking to procure Consultants of Record (COR) to provide ongoing technical services for water and sewer system facilities. The primary objectives include analyzing facilities, monitoring cathodic protection systems, providing comprehensive assessments and recommendations, and training City maintenance personnel. Proposals are due electronically through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by May 20, 2022, at 4:00 PM local time, with the City planning to select both a primary and alternate COR. The selected consultants will work under renewable annual contracts, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewal periods. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided document, but the selection process will likely involve assessing technical capabilities, proposed hourly rates, and the consultant's ability to meet the city's specific infrastructure protection needs.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. The annual contract maximum is set at $100,000, with individual project caps of $25,000, suggesting opportunities for both small and mid-sized consulting firms. Pricing will be based on negotiated hourly rates, with potential annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index, not to exceed CPI rates. The City reserves significant flexibility in the procurement process, including the right to negotiate service scopes and fees, and the ability to transfer projects to the alternate COR if the primary consultant cannot meet timelines or agree on compensation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the document, and no specific technological integration requirements are outlined. The contract appears designed to provide the City of Salem with flexible, on-call cathodic protection consulting services to maintain and assess critical water and sewer infrastructure.