RFQ Engineering Services Culvert Replacement Center Rd MP 3.23

This solicitation seeks qualified consulting firms to provide engineering services for the replacement of two fish passage barrier culverts at Center Road MP 3.23 in Jefferson County, Washington. The project encompasses preliminary design, development of plans, specifications, and estimates, environmental permitting, and potential construction support, with a focus on restoring aquatic organism passage. The scope involves comprehensive technical analyses including surveying, geotechnical, hydrological, hydraulic, stormwater, and environmental assessments, all aligned with standards such as WSDOT Design Manual, AASHTO LRFD, and WDFW guidelines. The work aims to produce a Preliminary Design Report, final PS&E, secure necessary permits (including USACE Section 404, WDFW HPA, and DOE 401), and conduct load ratings, with project milestones scheduled to conclude by the end of 2026. The contract is federally funded, emphasizing inclusion of disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms, and encourages broad participation. The RFQ, issued on December 11, 2024, emphasizes a qualitative evaluation process based on the responsiveness of the proposal, team experience and qualifications, ability to meet schedules, and constructability expertise, with no specific weighting or price considerations at this stage. Submissions are due by January 15, 2025, and should include firm qualifications, project approach, key personnel resumes, references, and insurance documentation, limited to 25 pages. The anticipated contract start date is March 20, 2025, with deliverables primarily to be reviewed and approved at Jefferson County’s Public Works office in Port Townsend. The agreement will be executed under a professional services contract, with no detailed contract value provided, and the scope excludes military-standard packaging or marking requirements. The project’s environmental and permitting responsibilities are clearly delineated, with the consultant supporting permit acquisition and coordination, but project oversight and acceptance primarily rest with Jefferson County.