2027 Annual Structural Engineering Services

Lewis County Public Works is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from professional structural engineering consulting firms for a one-year contract running from March 2027 to March 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The selected consultant will provide services on an individual task order basis to support various design and construction projects, including those funded by the Rural Arterial Program, FEMA, HUD, and the Lewis County Transportation Improvement Program. Key responsibilities include routine bridge inspections, load ratings for routine and damaged structures, structural investigations, and the design of facilities. All work must adhere to WSDOT, AASHTO, and Lewis County regulations, as well as federal contract provisions for federally funded projects. The anticipated maximum contract value is 300,000 dollars, though this may be increased at the discretion of Lewis County Public Works. Proposals are evaluated with equal weight across four categories: qualification of key personnel, relevant experience, availability and response time, and associated costs, including hourly rates and overhead. Submissions must be electronic via the OpenGov portal by December 4, 2026, and must include the company's UBI and UEI numbers. The contract is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.