Electrical Engineering Consulting

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County (the District) is soliciting qualified electrical engineering consultants through RFQ 26-002-RFQ for on-call professional services related to its transmission and distribution systems, including substations. The contract is structured as a master agreement with task orders issued as needed, enabling the District to supplement internal staff expertise and capacity. Services span multiple engineering disciplines but emphasize electrical engineering specialties such as substation design, protection schemes, SCADA integration, and related utility infrastructure projects. Proposals must be submitted electronically by March 26, 2026, and selection will be based on a best-value trade-off evaluation considering technical merit and qualifications rather than price alone. Consultants are evaluated through weighted factors emphasizing prime consultant qualifications, key personnel expertise, subconsultant capabilities, project approach, communication quality, quality assurance/control procedures, and agreement conformance. The solicitation requires detailed organizational charts, key personnel resumes including licensed engineers in Washington State, and certificates affirming no conflicts of interest. Contract administration involves monthly invoicing to a designated District project representative with payments contingent on task order completion and appropriation availability. The agreement contains customized sections without standardized FAR clauses and mandates compliance with technical standards for electrical protection, communications (including DNP3 and IEC 61850), and environmental regulatory requirements. Confidentiality obligations and minimum insurance coverage are required, and proposals must adhere to strict submission formats and deadlines with no paper copies accepted. Overall, the contract supports the District’s ongoing transmission and distribution system improvements through flexible, expert consulting services tailored to project-specific needs.