Temporary Staffing for Operations and Maintenance Services

The Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District has issued a solicitation (S-Q10054-00016620) for temporary seasonal field services to support Operations and Maintenance activities during peak summer periods in Portland, Oregon. The contract seeks the provision of two qualified temporary field technicians to perform inspections, maintenance, and operational support on levees, pump stations, and drainage infrastructure for up to 600 hours between June and mid-September 2026. The technicians are responsible for tasks such as clearing culverts, preventative pump maintenance, working near waterways, and operating necessary equipment, with minimal supervision. The services require compliance with relevant state safety and environmental regulations including hazardous chemical handling, asbestos abatement, and public records law. The contract has an estimated ceiling value of $60,000 under a likely firm-fixed-price arrangement, with performance expected to commence near June 1, 2026, and must be performed entirely in Portland, Oregon. Proposals for this solicitation are due by May 8, 2026, and must include technical documentation on firm experience, service approach, staffing administrative details, personnel resumes, and pricing. Pricing is evaluated quantitatively using a proportional lowest-cost scoring method, while technical merit and past performance references also factor into award decisions, which are made on a best-value trade-off basis rather than lowest price alone. The contract imposes standard compliance requirements such as prevailing wage adherence under the Davis-Bacon Act, nondiscrimination, environmental procurement policies, anti-lobbying certifications, and restrictions on prohibited telecommunications equipment. Workers’ compensation certification and specialized licensing (e.g., for asbestos abatement, if applicable) are required. Invoicing is to be submitted electronically, and the contractor must maintain proper insurance and safety standards. Although there is no formal Section I FAR-based clause structure, the agreement incorporates customary state and local government contractual provisions, including merger, notices, and termination clauses, with no designated special contract requirements or key personnel stipulations explicitly outlined. Attachments related to workers’ compensation exemption and references must accompany proposals, and comprehensive documentation of performance, compliance, and independent contractor status is mandated.