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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-08-minutes-public-works-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Works Study Session Regular Meeting Monday February 8, 2021 - 1:30 PM Webex 1. Call to Order 2. Request to Approve a Notice of Call for Sealed Bids for the Supply of a 30' Steel Modular Bridge. 3. Request to Approve an Advertisement for a Statement of Qualifications to Provide 2021- 2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services. 4. Other business 5. Adjourn Created on 2/4/2021 1:59:18 PM KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS STUDY SESSION MINUTES Webex Regular Meeting MONDAY 1:30 PM FEBRUARY 8, 2021 Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner Cory Wright Others: Darren Case, Arden Thomas, Candie Leader, Josh Fredrickson, Rebecca Cruse, Public Works; Dan Carlson, Jessica Miller, Toni Berkshire, Community Development Services; Neil Caulkins, Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Four (4) Members of the Public At 1:30 pm Chairman Brett Wachsmith opened the Public Works Study Session. REQUEST TO APPROVE A NOTICE OF CALL FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF A 30' STEEL MODULAR BRIDGE Darren Case gave background on the Fairview Road project and part of the right of way acquisition the establishment of access was agreed upon. Darren Case continued that this call for bids for the procurement of the thirty (30) foot structure allows for the project to be completed. Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz made a motion to approve a Notice of Call for Sealed Bids for the Supply of a 30' Steel Modular Bridge. Commissioner Cory Wright seconded said motion. Motion passed 3-0. REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE 2021-2022 KITTITAS COUNTY WATER BANKING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES Arden Thomas gave background on the Statement of Qualifications and explained the need for on-call task order support with the water metering and mitigation program being moved to Public Works. Arden Thomas added that this process follows the procedures for soliciting for on-call support. Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz made a motion to approve a Request for Advertisement for a Statement of Qualifications to Provide 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services. Commissioner Cory Wright seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0. 2021-02-08 MINUTES OTHER BUSINESS: There was no other business for discussion. Meeting adjourned at 1:34 pm. 2021-02-08 MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Brett Wachsmith, Chairman Pape I of 1 Public Notice Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA INVITATION TO BID KITTITAS COUNTY — For Design, Fabrication, Finishing and Transporting a 30' Steel Modular Bridge Sealed bids will be received by Kittitas County Public Works, at the reception desk located at 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1, Ellensburg, Washington until 2:00 PM on February 25, 2021 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the design, fabrication, finishing and transporting of a 30' steel modular bridge. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the Kittitas County Public Works. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waiver informalities in the bidding. Complete digital project bidding documents, including plans and specifications, are available atw_wg.uuestedn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $15 by inputting Quest project #7554417 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or infin@iquestcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the Kittitas County Public Works, 411 North Ruby Street, Suite I, Ellensburg, WA 98926. The Kittitas County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 11, Nondiscrimination in Federally -Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The improvement for which bids will be received is described below: This Contract provides for the Design, Fabrication, Finishing and Transporting of a 30 -foot Steel Modular Bridge for Kittitas County Public Works, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Specifications may be seen at the office of the Board of Commissioners and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.tis/notices/. Publish: Daily Record: 02/11/2021; 02/18/2021 Daily Journal of Commerce: 02/11/2021; 02/18/2021 file:///C:/TJsers/candie.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text°/a20(8).html 2/4/2021 Page I of 2 Public Notice Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2021-2022 KITTITAS COUNTY WATER BANKING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES All submittals received after 5:00 pm local time on March 5, 2021 will be discarded. PURPOSE: Kittitas County Department of Public Works is seeking qualified firms providing support services to the County's water banking program. Key services being sought are provided below: • Hydro -geotechnical and groundwater -surface water assessments. • Water consumptive use studies • Water right extent and validity review • Water right transfer and change support including mitigation strategies • Water resource comprehensive planning • Water resource policy development, evaluation, and support SCOPE OF PROJECT: Public Works is offering a Task Order contract to the selected seryice provider. Individual task orders will be negotiated for scope content prior to authorization to proceed. The selected service provider will then formalize the task order and pricing structure. Once authorized to proceed, the County's project manager will work directly with the service provider ensuring task delivery. The initial contract period is for two years. The potential for a third -year extension is allowed if mutually agreed upon in writing prior to the end of the second contract year. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL: If you wish to be considered for work under this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), you must be a registered consultant on the Municipal Research and Service Center of Washington — Shared Small Works and Consultant Roster (www.mrscroster.org). If interested in providing "2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services", submit a sealed envelope to Ms. Arden Thomas, Water Resources Manager, Kittitas County Department of Public Works, at 411 N. Ruby St. Suite 1, Ellensburg WA 98926. Submittals shall include four copies. of your SOQ response. For your records, the County will provide a confirmation email to the contacts provided in the submittal confirming receipt of your interest in this solicitation. Submittals received after 5:00 PM local time on March 5, 2021 will be disregarded. The County reserves the right to reject one or more submittals. SELECTION PROCESS AND PROPOSED SCHEDULE Kittitas County selection will be based upon: 1. The firm's experience in hydrogeology investigations (20 points). 2. The firm's experience working with the Washington State Department of Ecology water rights division securing water rights and transfers for clients (20 points). 3. Water resource policy development (20 points). 4. Water resources comprehensive planning experience (20 points). 5. The firm's experience and understanding of Kittitas County's water banking program (10 points). The selection process shall be 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 the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit statements 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. file:///C:/users/candic.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text%20(9).html 2/4/2021 Page 2 of 2 Anticipated Dates and Tasks: March 5, 2021 - Deadline for SOQ submittals March 24, 2021 - Selection of Firms to Interview April 12-15, 2021 - Interviews and Reference Checks April 16, 2021 - Selection of firms and prepare contracts May 4, 2021 - BOCC Award of Contracts The above noted schedule is tentative and may be changed based on the number of statements received. Statements will be evaluated immediately with final selection targeted for mid-April 2021. AGREEMENT OF SERVICES: The selected consultant will be expected to enter into a standard Kittitas County Professional Services Agreement. Insurance requirements are included in that agreement. The contract period shall be for an initial two-year period with a possible third year if mutually agreed. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by calling collect (509- 962-7523). Kittitas County reserves the right to accept or reject one or more statements or any items or part thereof or to waive any information or irregularities in the provided response. Kittitas County shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsible responder. INQUIRIES: Direct all inquiries regarding this Statement of Qualifications to Arden Thomas, Department of Public Works at (509) 962- 7523, or via e-mail: Arden Thomas arden. thomtts�fizco, kitt tas, wa. us More information is online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/noticesi. Clerk of the Board Publish: Daily Record: 02/11/202 1; 02/18/202 l; 02/25/2021 Daily Journal of Commerce: 02/11/2021; 02/18/2021; 02/25/2021 file:///C:[Users/candie.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text%2O(9).html 2/4/2021 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: February 08, 2021 ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Notice of Call for Sealed Bids for the Supply of a 30' Steel Modular Bridge. BACKGROUND: Public Works has been working on the completion of a bid package for the procurement of a permanent bridge to restore agricultural access to property altered by our Fairview Road Widening and Coleman Creek Structures Project in 2020. A commitment was entered into May 27, 2020, as part of the right of way negotiations with the property owners to supply and install the structure. INTERACTION: The bid package will include bid requests for design, fabrication, finishing and transporting a 30' steel modular bridge structure. Call for bids are advertised in the legal newspaper and the Daily Journal of Commerce. Bids are scheduled to be opened on February 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Public Works Department. Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve Notice of Call for Sealed Bids for the Supply of a 30' Steel Modular Bridge and direct staff to advertise as requested. HANDLING: Return one (1) copy to Public Works ATTACHMENTS: Notice of Call for Sealed Bids LEAD STAFF: Mark Cook Director of Public Works Page 1 of 1 Public Notice Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA INVITATION TO BID KITTITAS COUNTY — For Design, Fabrication, Finishing and Transporting a 30' Steel Modular Bridge Sealed bids will be received by Kittitas County Public Works, at the reception desk located at 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1, Ellensburg, Washington until 2:00 PM on February 25, 2021 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the design, fabrication, finishing and transporting of a 30' steel modular bridge. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the Kittitas County Public Works. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waiver informalities in the bidding. Complete digital project bidding documents, including plans and specifications, are available at www.uuestcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $15 by inputting Quest project #7554417 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the Kittitas County Public Works, 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA 98926. The Kittitas County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally -Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The improvement for which bids will be received is described below: This Contract provides for the Design, Fabrication, Finishing and Transporting of a 30 -foot Steel Modular Bridge for Kittitas County Public Works, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Specifications may be seen at the office of the Board of Commissioners and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/notices/ Publish: 11,747,71 Daily Record: 02/11/2021; 02/18/2021 Daily Journal of Commerce: 02/11/2021; 02/18/2021 file:///C:/TJsers/candie.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text%20(8).htm] 2/4/2021 Page 1 of 1 For more information, contact Public Works All bid submittals shall become the property of Kittitas County. Kittitas County reserves the right to reject all bids and re -advertise if necessary. file:///C:/Users/candie.leader/Downloads/www-text%20(7).html 2/4/2021 KITTITAS COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON CONTRACT DOCUMENTS INVITATION TO BID KITTITAS COUNTY — For Design, Fabrication, Finishing and Transporting a 30' Steel Modular Bridge KITTITAS COUNTY ELLENSBURG, WASHINGTON Sealed bids will be received by the Kittitas County Public Works, at the reception desk located at 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1, Ellensburg, Washington until 2:00 PM on February 25, 2021 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the design, fabrication, finishing and transporting of a 30' steel modular bridge. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the Kittitas County Public Works. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waiver informalities in the bidding. Complete digital project bidding documents, including plans and specifications, are available at www.guestedn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $15 by inputting Quest project #7554417 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info(a)guestcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the Kittitas County Public Works, 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA 98926. The Kittitas County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally -Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. 30' Bridge Procurement Fairview Road Improvement RC 2190 Gt The improvement for which bids will be received is described below: This Contract provides for the Design, Fabrication, Finishing and Transporting of a 30 -foot Steel Modular Bridge for Kittitas County Public Works, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. Publish: Daily Journal of Commerce: Ellensburg Daily Record: 30' Bridge Procurement Fairview Road Improvement RC 2190 G1 February 11 and 18, 2021 February 11 and 18, 2021 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: TOPIC: ACTION REQUESTED: LEAD STAFF: Arden Thomas February 8, 2021 Water Resources Consulting Services Request to Approve an Advertisement for a Statement of Qualifications to Provide 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services RECOMMENDATION: Approve an Advertisement for a Statement of Qualifications to Provide 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Kittitas County has previously contracted for Water Resources Professional Services to support the Kittitas County Water Banking Program. • Staff expects additional professional services will be necessary to advance "red zone" solutions and to maximize our water right portfolio for County benefit. • Staff recommends soliciting for on-call task order consulting for professional water resources services, to meet professional service needs. BACKGROUND: In 2013, Kittitas County first entered into a Professional Services Agreement to support and develop the Kittitas County Public Water Bank. Kittitas County expects to require additional technical and policy support to support further Kittitas County Water Banking Program development and has prepared a 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services Statement of Qualifications to solicit for these services. DISCUSSION: Public Works staff expects that technical and policy water resources professional services will be necessary to further support program development, especially as Kittitas County continues to advance "red zone" solutions. Public Works staff would like to contract for services in a manner that is consistent with other recurring professional services needs in the Department, which is to solicit for on-call services, establish professional service agreements with a defined agreement period, and to execute task orders as project developed by the county identify the need of hired consultants with water resources expertise. Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT FISCAL IMPACTS: Consulting services would be funded through Water Resources fees and revenues. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services Statement of Qualifications. Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT EXHIBIT 1: 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services Statement of Qualifications. Page 3 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Fac �; KZTTZTA45 COIINZ`Y DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Mark Cook, PE, Director iarnns cocaw STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2021-2022 KITTITAS COUNTY WATER BANKING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES All submittals received after 5:00 nm local time on March 5 2021 will be discarded PURPOSE: Kittitas County Department of Public Works is seeking qualified firms providing support services to the County's water banking program. Key services being sought are provided below: • Hydro -geotechnical and groundwater -surface water assessments. • Water consumptive use studies • Water right extent and validity review • Water right transfer and change support including mitigation strategies • Water resource comprehensive planning • Water resource policy development, evaluation, and support SCOPE OF PROJECT: Public Works is offering a Task Order contract to the selected service provider. Individual task orders will be negotiated for scope content prior to authorization to proceed. The selected service provider will then formalize the task order and pricing structure. Once authorized to proceed, the County's project manager will work directly with the service provider ensuring task delivery. The initial contract period is for two years. The potential for a third -year extension is allowed if mutually agreed upon in writing prior to the end of the second contract year. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL: If you wish to be considered for work under this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), you must be a registered consultant on the Municipal Research and Service Center of Washington — Shared Small Works and Consultant Roster (www.mrscroster.org). If interested in providing "2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services", submit a sealed envelope to Ms. Arden Thomas, Water Resources Manager, Kittitas County Department of Public Works, at 411 N. Ruby St. Suite 1, Ellensburg WA 98926. Submittals shall include four copies of your SOQ response. 411 N. Ruby St. Suite 1 TEL (509) 962-7523 Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663 Dept. of Public Works Page 2 For your records, the County will provide a confirmation email to the contacts provided in the submittal confirming receipt of your interest in this solicitation. Submittals received after 5:00 PM local time on March 5, 2021 will be disregarded. The County reserves the right to reject one or more submittals. SELECTION PROCESS AND PROPOSED SCHEDULE: Kittitas County selection will be based upon: 1. The firm's experience in hydrogeology investigations (20 points). 2. The firm's experience working with the Washington State Department of Ecology water rights division securing water rights and transfers for clients (20 points). 3. Water resource policy development (20 points). 4. Water resources comprehensive planning experience (20 points). 5. The firm's experience and understanding of Kittitas County's water banking program (10 points). The selection process shall be 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 the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit statements 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. Anticipated Dates Tasks March 5, 2021 Deadline for SOQ submittals March 24, 2021 Selection of Firms to Interview April 12-15, 2021 Interviews and Reference Checks April 16, 2021 Selection of firms and prepare contracts May 4, 2021 BOCC Award of Contracts The above noted schedule is tentative and may be changed based on the number of statements received. Statements will be evaluated immediately with final selection targeted for mid-April 2021. AGREEMENT OF SERVICES: The selected consultant will be expected to enter into a standard Kittitas County Professional Services Agreement. Insurance requirements are included in that agreement. The contract period shall be for an initial two-year period with a possible third year if mutually agreed. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by calling collect (509-962-7523). Page 2 of 3 Dept. of Public Works Page 3 Kittitas County reserves the right to accept or reject one or more statements or any items or part thereof or to waive any information or irregularities in the provided response. Kittitas County shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsible responder. Direct all inquiries regarding this Statement of Qualifications to Arden Thomas, Department of Public Works at (509) 962-7523, or via e-mail: Arden Thomas arden.thomas&co.kittitas.wa.us Dates of publication: Ellensburg Daily Record —02/11, 02/18 and 02/25/2021 Daily Journal of Commerce — 02/11, 02/18 and 02/25/2021 Page 3 of 3 Page 1 of 2 Public Notice Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2021-2022 KITTITAS COUNTY WATER BANKING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES All submittals received after 5:00 pm local time on March 5, 2021 will be discarded. PURPOSE: Kittitas County Department of Public Works is seeking qualified firms providing support services to the County's water banking program. Key services being sought are provided below: • Hydro -geotechnical and groundwater -surface water assessments. • Water consumptive use studies • Water right extent and validity review • Water right transfer and change support including mitigation strategies • Water resource comprehensive planning • Water resource policy development, evaluation, and support SCOPE OF PROJECT: Public Works is offering a Task Order contract to the selected service provider. Individual task orders will be negotiated for scope content prior to authorization to proceed. The selected service provider will then formalize the task order and pricing structure. Once authorized to proceed, the County's project manager will work directly with the service provider ensuring task delivery. The initial contract period is for two years. The potential for a third -year extension is allowed if mutually agreed upon in writing prior to the end of the second contract year. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL: If you wish to be considered for work under this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), you must be a registered consultant on the Municipal Research and Service Center of Washington — Shared Small Works and Consultant Roster (www.mrscroster.org). If interested in providing "2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services", submit a sealed envelope to Ms. Arden Thomas, Water Resources Manager, Kittitas County Department of Public Works, at 411 N. Ruby St. Suite 1, Ellensburg WA 98926. Submittals shall include four copies of your SOQ response. For your records, the County will provide a confirmation email to the contacts provided in the submittal confirming receipt of your interest in this solicitation. Submittals received after 5:00 PM local time on March 5, 2021 will be disregarded. The County reserves the right to reject one or more submittals. 61 D111"9 [I)aiuflel9XyIU t] W:Zl) Z1111 D11&*91, I A 11111_ Kittitas County selection will be based upon: 1. The firm's experience in hydrogeology investigations (20 points). 2. The firm's experience working with the Washington State Department of Ecology water rights division securing water rights and transfers for clients (20 points). 3. Water resource policy development (20 points). 4. Water resources comprehensive planning experience (20 points). 5. The firm's experience and understanding of Kittitas County's water banking program (10 points). The selection process shall be 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 the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit statements 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. file:///C:/Users/candie.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text°/`20(9).html 2/4/2021 Page 2 of 2 Anticipated Dates and Tasks: March 5, 2021 -Deadline for SOQ submittals March 24, 2021 - Selection of Finns to Interview April 12-15, 2021 - Interviews and Reference Checks April 16, 2021 - Selection of firms and prepare contracts May 4, 2021 - BOCC Award of Contracts The above noted schedule is tentative and may be changed based on the number of statements received. Statements will be evaluated immediately with final selection targeted for mid-April 2021. AGREEMENT OF SERVICES: The selected consultant will be expected to enter into a standard Kittitas County Professional Services Agreement. Insurance requirements are included in that agreement. The contract period shall be for an initial two-year period with a possible third year if mutually agreed. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by calling collect (509- 962-7523). Kittitas County reserves the right to accept or reject one or more statements or any items or part thereof or to waive any information or irregularities in the provided response. Kittitas County shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsible responder. INQUIRIES: Direct all inquiries regarding this Statement of Qualifications to Arden Thomas, Department of Public Works at (509) 962- 7523, or via e-mail: Arden Thomas arden.thomas a�co.kittitas.wa.us More information is online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/notices/. Clerk of the Board Publish: Daily Record: 02/11/2021; 02/18/2021; 02/25/2021 Daily Journal of Commerce: 02/11/2021; 02/18/2021; 02/25/2021 file:///C:/Users/candie.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text%20(9).html 2/4/2021 Page 1 of 1 For more information, contact Public Works Kittitas County shall evaluate statements of qualifications and performance data submitted by firms regarding the proposed project. Following the evaluation, the county may invite one or more firms to meet with county officials to discuss the project and the relative benefits of various methods of providing the desired services. The county then selects from among those firms the one "most highly qualified" to provide the required services. County procedures and guidelines are to include a plan to ensure that women, minority, and veteran -owned firms have the maximum opportunity to compete for the contract. The level of firm participation should be consistent with their availability within the relevant professional community. After choosing the most qualified firm, the county then negotiates with that firm for a contract at a price the county determines is fair and reasonable, considering the estimated value of the services to be rendered, as well as the scope and complexity of the project. If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated, the county formally terminates the negotiations with that firm and attempts to negotiate a contract with the next most qualified firm. The process continues until an agreement is reached or the search is terminated. In emergency situations, the process outlined above for procuring services maybe dispensed with upon a finding by the county that an emergency requires the immediate execution of the work involved. All submittals shall become the property of Kittitas County. Kittitas County reserves the right to reject all submittals and re -advertise if necessary. file:///C:/tJsers/candie.leader/Downloads/www-text%2O(8).html 2/4/2021