PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOLICITATION

Request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs)

Town of Washtucna

Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services

The Town of Washtucna is requesting qualified engineers to submit Statements of Qualifications

(SOQ) for providing engineering services related to the design and construction administration for the Town Well Improvements Project which includes deepening of the existing well, new well pump motor and column pipe, new mechanical piping and control valves, new electrical service panel and transformer, construction of a new pump house over the well, and upgrades to the existing telemetry and alarm callout system, and other miscellaneous improvements. The project budget, including construction, is approximately $895,000. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Ms. Teresa Correll, Town Clerk, at (509) 646-3253.

Consultant selection will be based upon the following criteria, weighted as indicated: 1) firm experience (15); 2) proposed consultant team (15); 3) project understanding and approach (20); 4) past performance/references (15); 5) familiarity with community and local knowledge (15); and 6) application and administration experience with federally funded projects, especially Washington Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (20). Interviews may be held at the Town’s discretion.

Firms desiring consideration shall submit two copies of their SOQ to the Town of Washtucna, 165 S. Main Street, Washtucna, WA 99371. SOQs may also be submitted electronically to the following email address: clerk.washtucna@gmail.com. Submittals must be received by February 3, 2023, no later than 4:00 p.m. (local time). SOQs shall not exceed 25 total pages, excluding front and back covers.

This project is funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant Program with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a result, cost plus percentage of construction cost contracts will not be allowed and a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process and conduct of the project.

The Town of Washtucna is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority- and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Published: January 4, and January 11, 2023