Twin Bridges Monte Cristo Mining Area

The Washington State Department of Ecology's Toxics Cleanup Program has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services related to the Monte Cristo Twin Bridge Removal project located in Snohomish County. The procurement seeks architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive services for the demolition and removal of two dilapidated bridges on the South Fork Sauk River near the Monte Cristo Mining Area. The project will follow a design/bid/build public works delivery method, with required services encompassing design, bidding, construction, and project closeout for soil and sediment cleanup. Statements of Qualifications are due by May 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, with an anticipated project timeline spanning from contract execution in August 2025 through project closeout estimated in 2027. The selection process will utilize a qualifications-based selection method involving a Statement of Qualifications phase and an Interview phase, with the primary objective of identifying the most qualified firm to meet the project's cleanup objectives while complying with the Model Toxics Control Act and relevant state and federal regulations.

The Department of Ecology has established specific diverse business inclusion goals for this procurement, including 10% Minority-owned Business Enterprise, 6% Women-owned Business Enterprise, 5% Veteran-owned Business Enterprise, 5% Washington Small Business Enterprise, and 10% Minority Women-owned Business Enterprise. The project will be funded through the American Smelting and Refining Company (Asarco) 2009 bankruptcy settlement account, though the total estimated project cost has not been definitively determined. Firms responding to the RFQ will need to demonstrate comprehensive expertise in environmental remediation, bridge removal, and compliance with complex regulatory requirements. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests a preference for firms with extensive experience in ecological restoration and public works projects in challenging environmental contexts. The selection will prioritize firms that can effectively integrate technical proficiency with environmental sensitivity and regulatory compliance, with the ultimate goal of safely removing these historic bridges and remediating the surrounding ecological site.