RFQ bids are due by 2:00 PM

The City of Oakland Public Works Department in Douglas County, Oregon has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services to restore utility assets to pre-disaster condition following the 2020 Archie Creek Fire. The procurement seeks a qualified engineering firm to evaluate, scope, and provide pre-design estimates for water and wastewater facility restoration, with the project structured in two phases: an engineering phase (Phase 1) and a subsequent construction phase. Key deliverables will include a comprehensive schedule of deliverables, detailed descriptions of each deliverable, and a drawdown schedule. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on July 17th, 2024, with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for June 19th, 2024, and a question submission deadline of July 12th, 2024. The selected firm will not be required to provide a firm price, but instead will submit a total estimated cost based on time and materials using their current engineering rates, with contract negotiations allowing for potential adjustments during a 30-day review period. The City indicates flexibility in pursuing alternative scopes and cost-effective solutions that maintain the project's core objectives.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will likely involve federal funding, potentially from FEMA, which means standard federal contract requirements will apply, including provisions for equal employment opportunity, remedies, and termination clauses. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation. The City has indicated it will have six months to secure additional funding before engaging the selected firm's services, suggesting potential budget flexibility. While no specific award value is definitively stated, the project involves comprehensive restoration of water and wastewater facilities damaged by the Archie Creek Fire, implying a potentially significant investment. The technical documentation, including the Archie Creek Fire damage reports, suggests the project will involve complex engineering challenges related to water treatment infrastructure, turbidity management, and watershed resilience following significant fire damage.