23957- Washington Co. Expressways (I-5/OR217/OR10) ADA Ramps

This solicitation, issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), seeks consultant services for the design and engineering support of ADA-compliant curb ramps along Washington County Expressways (I-5, OR217, OR10). The consultant is responsible for completing designs for curb ramps at signalized/non-signalized intersections and mid-block crossings within and adjacent to the agency right-of-way, progressing from conceptual design through final plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), and providing construction engineering support. The project entails remediation including the construction of 30 new curb ramps, with deliverables such as design acceptance phase packages, field reconnaissance reports, cost estimates, and project tracking reports submitted electronically by January 18, 2028. The work must strictly comply with ODOT standards, ADA regulations including PROWAG and ADAAG, MUTCD guidelines, and the agency’s roadway and traffic manuals. All documentation is to be submitted in English units and approved electronic formats. The contract is a Work Order Contract (WOC) under solicitation number S-73000-00016363 and is funded by the Federal Highway Administration with an estimated budget ceiling of approximately $2.66 million. Proposals are evaluated on a weighted technical basis emphasizing the consultant’s approach, key staff experience, quality management, project samples, and proposal clarity, with a total possible score of 160 points used in a trade-off award process that prioritizes technical merit over price. Key personnel require agency approval, and conflicts of interest must be disclosed following ODOT guidelines. The contract mandates nondiscrimination and compliance with Oregon statutes including a sexual harassment policy for contracts exceeding $150,000, prompt payment to subcontractors, and reporting requirements regardless of DBE program suspension. Invoices are submitted electronically via email, with no federal invoicing systems mandated. While several attachments define proposal components and cost breakdown templates, no physical packaging, labeling, or MIL-STD requirements apply, as the scope pertains solely to design and engineering services managed via state-specific contractual procedures. The entire proposal process and communications are conducted electronically through OregonBuys, with strict file size and format requirements.