RFQ Federal Aid# STBGR-Z930(004) CRP #2025-01 2026 High Cost Bridge Inspection Project

Skamania County’s RFQ Webpage Advertisement; CRP No. 2025-01 Federal Aid No. STBGR-Z930(004)Federal Aid# STBGR-Z930(004) CRP #2025-012026 High Cost Bridge Inspection Project Skamania County (COUNTY) is seeking qualifications from consulting firms with expertise in structural engineering to perform bridge inspections on nonredundant steel tension members, complex, yearly routine inspection frequency, scour critical and other bridge structures as needed.Planning (PL) / Preliminary Engineering (PE): Bridge Inspections (Including UBIT & Traffic Control Services)o 207 Conrad Lundy Bridge (Structure ID 08368500)o 101 Washougal River Bridge (Structure ID 0012160A)o 105 Hatchery Bridge (Structure ID 07974500)o 304 Lava Creek Bridge (Structure ID 08471500)o Other bridge structures as needed Bridge Load Ratings with WA-105 trucko 101 Washougal River Bridge (Structure ID 0012160A)o 105 Hatchery Bridge (Structure ID 07974500)o 304 Lava Creek Bridge (Structure ID 08471500)o Others bridge structures as needed WSBIM (Bridgeworks) SNBI Data Entry / Compliance Review The anticipated timeline for the project is from November 2025 through December 2027. A two-year routine bridge inspection cycle. Additional information for this request for qualifications (RFQ) is available online at: Contract TypeThe contract type is Local Agency Professional Service Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement. DBE ParticipationThere is no DBE goal established for this project. A voluntary 10% SBE is included in the project. Consultant Qualification RequirementsThe COUNTY solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in structural engineering, bridge inspections and load ratings. The consulting firm and their subconsultants are active in the System of Award Management(Sam.gov). Additionally, the COUNTY is seeking a firm with experience and knowledge with federally funded projects and NBI bridges that are nonredundant steel tension members, complex, have yearly routine inspection frequency, weight restricted or are scour critical. Special ProvisionsNone Consultant SubmittalsThe consultant will provide 4 copies of the qualification packages, no more than 15 pages, double-sided including resumes, examples of work, and proposals to perform the work. The qualifications submittals shall include at least: 1) Project Fed Aid Number, County Road Project Number, and NameSTBGR-Z930(004), CRP 2025-01, and 2026 High Cost Bridge Inspection Project STBGR-Z930(004), CRP 2025-01, and 2026 High Cost Bridge Inspection Project STBGR-Z930(004), CRP 2025-01, and 2026 High Cost Bridge Inspection Project 2) Prime Consultant’s company name address, phone number, and email contact information 3) Project team, including resumes of team members for the consultant and any subconsultants 4) Description of understanding of project by the team 5) Approach to voluntary SBE goal6) Submittal package addressed to Sadi’ Stouder-Pettenger, Skamania County Department of Public Works, PO Box 1009, Stevenson, WA 98648-1009. Consultant EvaluationsQualification submittals shall be provided with no cost estimates for consulting work. If a cost estimate isprovided, it shall be in a sealed envelope. If a submittal includes a cost estimate that is not in a sealed envelope,the submittal will be rejected and not considered. Qualification Consultant Criteria: 1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager, 10% 2) Qualifications / Expertise of Firm & Subconsultants (WSDOT Bridge Inspectors Certificates, NSTM Certificates, UBIT Services, Professional Structural Engineer in the State of Washington, Load Rater, High Angle Entry techniques, Traffic Control Services), 30% 3) Ability to meet schedule, 20% 4) Approach to plan, 15% 5) Familiarity with WSDOT, FHWA, WSBIM (Bridgeworks) and county standards, 15% 6) Past Performance / References, 5% 7) Approach to meet the voluntary SBE goal (voluntary SBE Participation Plan), 5% After the COUNTY reviews the submittals, consultant firms will be short-listed and invited to an electronic interview. The interview score will be based on the team’s ability to demonstrate their combined experience, capabilities, and approach to completing the project. Final selection from the short-listed firms shall be made based upon combined results of the submittal and the electronic interview scoring. Title VI Statement“Skamania County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the 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. Americans with Disabilities ActSkamania County in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities.