Umatilla River Road Trail

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Mini-Request for Proposal (Mini-RFP) for architectural and engineering services to design the Umatilla River Road Trail Project in Umatilla County. The procurement seeks a qualified consultant to develop approximately two miles of multi-use pathway along the Umatilla River and Umatilla River Road, which includes designing three pedestrian bridges connecting Nugent Park and Nobels Park in the City of Umatilla. Only consultants currently holding a Price Agreement (PA) with ODOT in the specified series are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The project's key deliverables include advancing the project from Design Acceptance (DAP) to Final Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E), with potential construction engineering support. Evaluation criteria will focus on key staff experience, project approach, availability, and project samples. Proposals must include detailed documentation such as key staff resumes, technical proposals, and a subcontractor utilization form. The proposal submission deadline is September 12, 2025, with the contract anticipated to start in Fall/Winter 2025 and be completed by Summer/Fall 2028.

The solicitation includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 10%, emphasizing opportunities for minority-owned and emerging small businesses. Compensation will be time and materials, with a maximum not-to-exceed amount, and the project will be funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and local sources. The total construction budget is $5,523,000.20, with the current procurement focusing on design and engineering services. Proposers must be Registered Professional Engineers or Registered Professional Land Surveyors and must certify compliance with non-discrimination practices, sexual harassment prevention policies, and conflict of interest disclosures. The evaluation will be conducted by a local public agency (LPA) committee, with a specific focus on ensuring diverse and qualified participation. Subcontractor selection will have provisions supporting minority, women, and emerging small business enterprises, further promoting inclusive procurement practices for this infrastructure development project.