RFP No. 223066 Water Resources Planning and Support

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts and Procurement Division, has issued RFP No. 223066 for on-call water resources planning and support services targeting the City of Salem and Marion County. The solicitation seeks qualified consulting firms to provide comprehensive water resources management support, including managing water rights, conducting watershed planning and protection activities, and facilitating collaborations with state and federal agencies within the Willamette River basin. Proposers must demonstrate a thorough understanding of Oregon water law and maintain strong working relationships with the Oregon Water Resources Department. The RFP requires electronic proposal submissions through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by June 10, 2022, at 4:00 PM local time. Evaluation criteria will encompass project approach, proposer experience, individual qualifications, cost structure, and references, with the potential for interviews with top-ranked firms. The initial contract term is one year, with possible extensions of up to four additional one-year renewals. Key deliverables include a comprehensive rate schedule detailing loaded billing rates for staff classifications involved in the project.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposals must include fully loaded billing rates and an overall fee structure to accomplish required tasks, with the City reserving the right to reject all proposals. The successful proposer will be required to execute the City's standard Personal Services Agreement and meet specified insurance coverage requirements. While no specific budget range is detailed, the RFP indicates that GSI Water Solutions, Inc. is the intended awardee based on the Notice of Intent to Award document. Proposers must comply with nondiscrimination policies and adhere to state and federal legal requirements. The City will serve as the sole judge in determining the contract award, with an emphasis on comprehensive water resource planning capabilities and demonstrated expertise in Oregon water management practices.