Franklin County solicits interest from consultants with expertise in bridge design for the purpose of preparing a bid ready solution for the replacement of two (2) bridge projects. This agreement will be for approximately two (2) years in duration with the option for Franklin County to extend the agreement for an additional time and money, if necessary.

Franklin County reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses.

Both bridges have allocated funding through the Federal Highway’s Bridge Program and local sources.

Project Description and Scope of Work

The work to be performed by the selected consultant consists of preparing preliminary engineering design for the replacement of both CRP 633 Vineyard Drive East Bridge #886-2.74 and CRP 637 – Glenwood Bridge. #520-1.38. The major features of the projects are as follows:

• Topographic and boundary surveying
• Bridge design services for the demolition and replacement of current structure with a concrete girder bridge of appropriate span and sufficient width to accommodate 2 travel lanes 16 feet in width each. The design shall include, but is not limited to, bridge railing, approach guardrail, bridge approaches, drainage, and finish roadway grades. The project shall be designed to current State, County, AASHTO and LFRD standards.
• Geotechnical investigation and report.
• Preparation of FHWA Environmental Classification Study NEPA, SEPA, and all required disciplinary reports and investigations.
• Identify and assist with all Local Agency, State, USBR, and Federal permits that will be required.
• Identify and assist with all right-of-way needs, including temporary construction easements.
• Provided complete bridge design services, including computations, contract plans, specifications, and cost estimate (PS&E).
• Coordinate with landowners, tribes, utilities, USBR, WSDOT, and FHWA.
• Prepare Load Rating report.

Franklin County reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with this project.

Evaluation Criteria

Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:

1. Qualification/Expertise of Key Personnel
2. Familiarity with similar type of bridge projects
3. Qualifications/Expertise of Firm
4. Approach to project
5. Past Performance/References
6. Ability to meet schedule

Submittal

The deadline for this RFQ is 3:30 PM (PST) on Wednesday, July 18th, 2024.

Questions and inquiries regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to Kathleen Neuman, Franklin County Associate Engineer, via email at Kneuman@FranklinCountyWA.gov

The RFQ packet can be viewed on the Franklin County Public Works’s web site at https://www.franklincountywa.gov/533/Request-for-QualificationsProposals  or by contacting our office at 509-545-3514 ext 2804.

All prospective consultants must be advised that federally funded projects will be held to Federal EEO requirements.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information

Franklin County in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Craig Erdman at cerdman@franklincountyway.gov or by calling collect 509-545-3514

Title VI Statement

The County of Franklin, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.