Downtown Tualatin Urban Design Framework and Design Standards

The City of Tualatin, Oregon, is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive Downtown Tualatin Urban Design Framework and Adoption-Ready Design Standards for a 300-acre study area centered on the Lake at the Commons, with specific standards targeting a subarea of 40 to 70 acres. The scope includes planning, urban design, public engagement, code development, and implementation support, resulting in deliverables such as an urban design framework, draft and final design and development standards with revised zoning code updates, existing conditions analysis, parking studies, public engagement materials, and a concise final report. All deliverables must be provided in editable Word formats with accompanying images and diagrams suitable for City use and must meet ADA compliance and plain language standards. The project is funded through a Metro 2040 Planning and Development grant with a not-to-exceed budget of $593,000, and proposers must submit a not-to-exceed project fee, a detailed cost breakdown by phase, and an estimate of reimbursable expenses using lump-sum-by-task billing. Proposals are due electronically via the BidLocker portal no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on July 24, 2026, with clarifying questions due by July 16, 2026. The solicitation is governed by Oregon’s ORS Chapter 279B for personal services and falls under NAICS code 541490. The selected consultant must demonstrate a strong project management approach, relevant experience, and a qualified team capable of executing the project within the specified timeline, which includes key milestones through June 2027, with final standards due by September 15, 2027. Evaluation is based on a best-value approach, with 25 points for project management, 20 points for team experience, and up to 75 points for interviews; an introductory letter is a mandatory pass/fail requirement. The consultant must comply with stringent insurance requirements, including $2 million in professional liability coverage on a claims-made basis, and all policies must be primary with costs borne by the consultant. Legal and ethical obligations include indemnification of the City, adherence to Oregon’s nondiscrimination statutes, compliance with tax laws, and certification of no conflict of interest. The consultant must establish a Project Management Team with City staff to review deliverables iteratively and submit monthly progress reports and itemized invoices. Financial records must be maintained under GAAP for