US199 and Redwood Avenue Plan (Grants Pass)

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive transportation plan for the US 199 and Redwood Avenue corridor in Grants Pass, Oregon. This Work Order Contract (WOC) will focus on addressing congestion, safety, and multimodal transportation needs in an area spanning from Dowell Road to Tussey Lane and from US 199 to Redwood Avenue. The primary deliverables include project management, public participation processes, comprehensive transportation analysis, alternative development, and a final plan with recommendations for vehicle and multimodal improvements. Key required qualifications include personnel such as a Registered Professional Engineer, Project Manager, Expert Senior Environmental Specialist, Expert Transportation Planner, Expert Facilitator, and Transportation Engineer. The evaluation process will comprehensively score proposals based on key staff experience, project approach, and project samples, with a maximum possible total score of 150 points. The contract is scheduled to start in June 2025 and be completed by June 2027, with proposals due by May 21, 2025.

The procurement is restricted to consultants with existing Price Agreements (PA) in the specified series, with a specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 7.5%. The project will be funded through multiple sources, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the State of Oregon, and local funding streams. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project builds upon previous transportation planning efforts, including the US 199 Expressway Plan developed between 2005 and 2008. The plan involves potential highway improvements, including widening from four to six lanes, adding a median barrier, improving intersections, and creating bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Right-of-way acquisition is estimated to impact approximately 120 parcels, with potential relocations of 5 residential and 8 commercial properties. Although a precise budget is not explicitly stated, previous related infrastructure work suggested significant investment, with right-of-way acquisition alone estimated at $17.1 million in 2010 dollars.