RFP#2022-98 Engineering Services for Tri-City WRRF Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation Project

Clackamas County and Oregon City are seeking engineering services for the rehabilitation of primary clarifiers at the Tri-City Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) through Request for Proposals (RFP) #2022-98. The procurement solicits comprehensive engineering services including design, bidding assistance, and construction administration for infrastructure improvements to aging primary clarifiers experiencing operational challenges. Proposers must submit a technical approach demonstrating project understanding, provide a qualified project team with relevant experience, and include a designated Resident Project Representative. The RFP requires a maximum 6-page proposal with supporting materials, and evaluations will assess the Project Manager, Project Team, Resident Project Representative, and Project Understanding and Approach. Initial proposal submissions were due November 17, 2022, with an anticipated contract award on March 1, 2023. The evaluation process considered multiple criteria, with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. ultimately receiving a total score of 86.6 out of 100 points and being named the apparent successful proposer.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project will be funded through the Oregon State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program, with the total budget to be determined based on the selected proposal. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. has been identified as the intended awardee, subject to successful contract negotiations. The contract will be structured as either a negotiated fixed-price or time-and-materials agreement, with the potential for additional phases contingent on future funding availability. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves substantial infrastructure rehabilitation at a municipal water resource recovery facility. The Notice of Intent to Award initiated a seven-day protest period for unsuccessful proposers, indicating a competitive selection process. The contract term will cover the duration of the engineering services required for the primary clarifier rehabilitation project.