RFP 6268 - Circuit Rider Drinking Water Services

Solicitation S-44300-00018086, also known as RFP 6268, is issued by the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division to secure Circuit Rider Drinking Water Services. The scope of work involves providing on-site technical troubleshooting, evaluations, and inspections to identify system deficiencies and provide resolution recommendations to improve compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Additionally, the contractor will provide project management for approved service actions. Short-term technical assistance is generally limited to 10 hours per problem without prior written approval, while Disinfectant Contact Time determinations may be authorized in 15-hour increments. The contract is anticipated to have an initial term of 2 years, with renewal options up to a cumulative maximum of 5 years. Payment is structured with specific hourly rates: 150.00 dollars per hour for circuit rider services and travel time, 120.00 dollars per hour for engineering staff, and 55.00 dollars per hour for non-engineering staff. Proposers must meet strict minimum qualifications, including providing a Registered Professional Engineer with current Oregon certification and an Oregon Operator Certificate for each key person. Those serving surface water systems must have at least one key person with a Level 3 or 4 Water Treatment Certificate. Proposals are evaluated on a scored system focusing on the project implementation plan, organizational capacity, key personnel qualifications, fiscal stability, and reference checks. The procurement emphasizes health equity, requiring contractors to prioritize services for tribal communities, low-income communities, and communities of color. Compliance with various federal civil rights laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and environmental regulations such as the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts is mandatory. Proposers must submit their responses electronically via OregonBuys by October 29, 2026, including all required certifications, a COBID outreach plan, and a signed responsibility inquiry.