RFQ - 2026 annual Structural Engineering Services

Lewis County is seeking a professional structural engineering consulting firm to provide comprehensive services for various county projects throughout 2026, from February through December. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) targets firms capable of delivering structural engineering consulting services across multiple federally and locally funded initiatives, including Rural Arterial Program (RAP), FEMA, HUD, and Lewis County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects. Required services encompass routine bridge inspections, load rating services, structural investigations and assessments, emergency repair design, and evaluations of transportation structures and highway bridges. All work must comply with WSDOT, AASHTO, and Lewis County standards and regulations. The evaluation criteria are equally weighted across five categories: Qualification of Key Personnel (20%), Relevant Experience (20%), Availability and Response Time (20%), Costs Associated with Services (20%), and Overall SOW Evaluation by the county selection team (20%). Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, proposal submission deadline of February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM, short-list selection on February 13, 2026, and potential interviews on February 20, 2026, via Zoom or Teams.

The county encourages participation from disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms and requires the selected consultant to include at least one licensed Washington State structural engineer. Statements of Qualifications are limited to ten pages and must be submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement. The contract will operate under an Actual Costs Plus a Fixed Fee agreement structure, with each task order requiring written authorization from Lewis County prior to work execution. The anticipated maximum total contract value is $300,000, with the county reserving the right to increase the amount to meet ongoing needs. The initial contract term is one year, with a potential option to extend for an additional year by mutual agreement. Lewis County maintains the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formalities, amend terms, or withdraw the RFQ at any time. Interested firms can direct inquiries to Joe Byers, Senior Engineer, at (360) 740-1169 or joe.byers@lewiscountywa.gov.