RFP#238 engineering consulting services

Douglas County, Oregon has issued Request for Proposals (RFP #238) for Engineering Consulting Services specifically targeting the Solid Waste Department's Roseburg and Reedsport Landfills. The county seeks a qualified engineering consultant to provide professional services encompassing landfill development, operations support, closure plan development, feasibility studies, and permit compliance. Required services include regulatory compliance, site operations review, technical support, plan updates, alternatives disposal analyses, and comprehensive landfill-related technical services. Proposers must be licensed architects or engineers registered in Oregon, with the evaluation process utilizing a comprehensive 270-point scoring system that assesses proximity to county sites, years in business, firm and personnel experience, client references, knowledge of EPA and DEQ programs, and understanding of historical and future solid waste management needs. The proposal submission deadline is October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an initial contract term of one year and potential extensions for up to three additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of four years.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract allows for comprehensive professional services with monthly invoicing and requires the selected contractor to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and professional errors and omissions liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract includes provisions for payment based on rates specified in an exhibit, with the County retaining the right to suspend or withhold payments for non-compliance. The procurement is subject to annual fund appropriation by the County and Oregon state laws. Douglas County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will select the highest-scoring responsive and responsible proposer, indicating a competitive and merit-based selection process.