Professional Engineering for Cemetery Storage Building

Uintah County, Utah, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) (Solicitation UC25-20) seeking experienced engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional engineering services for the design and construction of a new approximately 9,000 square foot cemetery storage building at Vernal Memorial Park. The ideal firm must demonstrate expertise in civil, structural, geotechnical, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering, and employ at least one Professional Engineer licensed in Utah. The selected engineering firm will be responsible for delivering engineered plans, overseeing construction, providing consultation during the construction phase, and coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle. The scope covers site design, grading and drainage, utilities, structural design of a post-frame metal building, architectural coordination, MEP systems design, and compliance with applicable building codes and standards. The solicitation process mandates attendance at a mandatory pre-submittal meeting on December 17, 2025, at the project site in Vernal, Utah; failure to attend results in disqualification. Proposals must be physically submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly labeled, with components including a Letter of Interest specifying the Principal in Charge, firm information, qualifications of key personnel, relevant project experience, references, and a communication plan including onsite response commitments. Evaluation of proposals emphasizes qualifications of key personnel (25%), relevant project experience (25%), references (20%), firm information (15%), and communication plan (15%) with a qualitative scoring approach; cost or pricing is not a factor in the award decision. This local procurement is governed by Uintah County’s procurement ordinance rather than federal regulations, with no inclusion of FAR clauses or federal certifications, UEI, or size status requirements. The contract award is not guaranteed, and Uintah County reserves the right to reject all submissions or pursue alternative procurement strategies. The firm selected will have exclusive restrictions on submitting for the future construction RFP due to organizational conflict of interest considerations and must allow Uintah County licensing rights for the design. Overall, this solicitation stresses professional qualifications, experience, and the ability to provide full lifecycle engineering services for a public building project in Utah.