Water Resources Engineering On-Call Services

The Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District (UFSWQD) is soliciting proposals for an Engineering Services Price Agreement to provide professional water resources engineering services on an on-call, task order basis. The scope of work includes planning, analysis, and design for conveyance improvement and stream or habitat enhancement projects, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, field services such as water quality sampling and flow monitoring, and condition assessments of stormwater culverts and open channels. The contract is for an initial term of five years, with options to renew for up to three additional years. Performance will occur across a levee and water conveyance system spanning North Portland, Gresham, Fairview, and Troutdale, Oregon. The selection process consists of a two-phase evaluation: a written proposal phase and an interview phase. Written proposals are evaluated based on firm structure and key personnel, experience with water resource services, approach to implementation, and commitment to community outreach and environmental sustainability. Interviews focus on capabilities, project approach, and team capacity. Awardees must comply with various regulatory requirements, including the Clean Air Act for contracts exceeding 150,000 dollars, the Davis-Bacon Act for construction work over 2,000 dollars, and prohibitions on specific telecommunications equipment from Huawei and ZTE. Payments are processed via ACH within 30 days of invoice receipt, with some funding sourced from the Special Public Works Fund – Levee Grant Fund. Proposals are limited to 12 pages and must be submitted by December 3, 2026.