EWEB RFP #26-173-Q Part 12D Report Consulting

The Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) is soliciting proposals for two distinct projects in Oregon. The first is for qualified consulting firms to provide independent safety inspection, review, and assessment services for the Leaburg-Walterville Hydroelectric Project to ensure compliance with 18 CFR Part 12 Subpart D. This procurement requires a mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 22, 2026, with final proposals due electronically via OregonBuys by November 10, 2026. The second procurement is for a Carmen-Smith Mitigation Fund Administrator to manage funding for aquatic habitat and water quality improvement projects in the McKenzie River Basin. The administrator will be responsible for identifying qualifying projects, distributing funds, and providing annual reports on expenditures and balances. This is a personal services contract with a seven-year term, where the consultant's fee is proposed as a percentage of annual contributions, not to exceed 20 percent. Proposals for this role are due by November 2, 2026. Minimum qualifications for the fund administrator include at least five years of experience managing aquatic design or construction funds averaging 3 million dollars annually, along with three recent client references. Evaluation for this role is based on a 100-point scale covering company experience, project approach, key staff experience, references, and pricing. Both projects are subject to Oregon Revised Statutes and EWEB Public Contracting Rules, requiring specific insurance coverages, including professional liability of at least 2 million dollars and commercial general liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence.