Water Resources Engineering On Call Services

The Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District (UFSWQD) in Portland, Oregon has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Water Resources Engineering On Call Services targeting vendors who can provide comprehensive water resources engineering support on a task-order basis. The procurement covers services including analysis, inspection, sampling, cost estimation, drafting, design and engineering, and development review support across Multnomah County and Gladstone City. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM PST on August 8, 2025, and must be submitted through the OregonBuys website. The competitive procurement will evaluate proposers across multiple criteria, including proposer qualifications, project team expertise, understanding of services, and diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations. Evaluation will involve a written proposal phase potentially followed by interviews, with a total of 100 available points distributed across categories such as project team capabilities, experience, and project approach. Proposers must adhere to a 12-page proposal limit and include mandatory attachments and detailed reference and certification forms. The contract term will span five years, with options to renew for up to three additional years.

The UFSWQD intends to award up to two On-Call Price Agreements with a shared total contract value of $600,000. Proposers must maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, workers' compensation, umbrella liability, and professional liability. While the RFP does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the evaluation criteria suggest a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The solicitation appears open to a broad range of qualified engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in water resources engineering. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and no specific requirements for integrating existing infrastructure or technology are detailed. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP document to ensure complete compliance with all submission requirements and to understand the comprehensive scope of potential task-order work.