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Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUPPORTING DESIGN FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
BRIDGE #89342, VANTAGE HIGHWAY OVER CASCADE CANAL KITTITAS COLTNTY WA
All submittals received after 5:00 PM Local Time, on January 13,2022,will be discarded
PURPOSE:
The existing bridge (No. 89342) along Vantage Highway spanning the Cascade Imigation Canal requires replacement. The
existing bridge is currently load restricted and has recent damage from a vehicle accident. The project will include replacing
and updating the current bridge, guardrail, approaches, and shoulders all while maintaining the channel for the Cascade
canar. All improvements will need to meet current wsDoT design standards.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
The work to be pertbrmed by the Consultant consists of prepaling pleliminary engineering including but not limited to
planning, project management, structural engineering, geo technical engineering, traflic engineering, civil engineering,
100% design plans, specifications and estimate package, for the replacement of the structure described. The selected firm
wili be expected to staft on the project upon award and deliver a complete WSDOT approved PS&E package ready for
advertisement for construction by July 3 1,2022.
PROCEDURBS FOR SUBMITTAL:
If you wish to be considered for work under this SOQ, submit a sealed envelope to Kittitas County Public Works, at 411 N.
Ruby St. Suite l, Ellensburg WA98926 by 5:00 pm local time on January 13,2022. Submittals shall include a one-page
cover letter with the firm name and contact information. Submittals shall also include five copies of your Statement of
Qualifications describing the firm's or team's ability to professionally provide the requested services.
Address submittals: Vantage Highway over Cascade Canal
Kittitas County Public Works
411 North Ruby, Suite I
Ellensburg, WA 98926
For your records, Kittitas County will provide a confirmation ernail to the contacts provided in the submittal confirming
receipt of your interest in the proposal, Submittals received after 5:00 pm local time on January 13,2022,wi11 be
disregarded. Kittitas County encourages disadvantaged. minority and women owned consultant firms to lespond.
The County reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm for any subsequent phases (such as right of way or
construction) associated with this project. The County reseryes the right to reject any and all submittais.
SBLECTION PROCESS AND PROPOSED SCHEDULE:
Kittitas County's selection will be based on review of submittals in the following manner:
1. The fttm's or team's qualifications and ability to perform the requested work (30 points)
2. Demonstrated experience with similar projects in the past five years (50 points)
3. Experience working in Kittitas County in the past five years (20 points)
4. Demonstrated ability keeping projects on time and within budget (20 points)
5. Demonstrated ability comrnunicating and working effectively with the public, staff, Washington State Department of
Transportation, Washington State County Road Administration Board, and regulatory agencies (20 points).
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Anticipated Dates Tasks
January 13,2022 - Deadline for SOQ submittals
January 26,2022 - Selection of Firms to Interview
February I0,2022 - lnteryiews and Reference Checks
February 17 ,2022 - Selection of firms and prepare contracts
March 2,2022 - BOCC Award of Contracts
The selection process shall be as follows:
. Submittals are reviewed and scored by the Public Works selection committee.
' Selection of firms to interview may be waived if the selection committee decides to award to a single firm based on review
of the submittals.
' Firms will be selected to interview if the selection committee decides that interr/iews are required. The specifrc interview
format will be provided to firms in advance of interviews.
. The Public Works Director andlor County Engineer will negotiate a scope of work and fee with the selected consultant.
' Providing that a scope of work and fee is successfully negotiated, the consultant will be recommended for award to the
Board of County Commissioners during a Board business session (March 2,2022).
' The selected consultant will then enter into a Local Agency A &E Professional Services Consultant Agreernent with
Public Works.
Kittitas County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,78 1tat.252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary,Pafi2l,
Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transporlation 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 Pafi.26 will be afforded full opporlunity 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.
Kittitas 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 fbrmat by e mailing Candie Leader at candie.leader@co.kittitas.wa.us or by calling collect
509-962-7523.
The above noted schedule is tentative and may be changed based on the number of proposals submitted. Proposals will be
evaluated immediately with final selection targeted for early February 2022.
AGREEMENT OF SERVICES:
The selected consultant(s) will be expected to enter into a Local Agency A&E Professional Services Consultant Agreement.
Insurance requirements are included in that agreement. The anticipated contract period shall be March 2022 -March2024.
Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by calling collect (509-
962-7s23).
Kittitas County reselves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals or any items or part thereof or to waive any
information or irregularities in the proposals. Kittitas County shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsible
proposal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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No cost or fee schedules shall be submitted with your response. Consultants will be selected on their qualifications and
experience as noticed in this solicitation, with fees determined through negotiations following selection. Contracting is
dependent on a negotiated mutually accepted scope of work and subsequent fee established by the consultant.
INQUIRIES:
Direct all inquiries regarding this request for services to Josh Fredrickson, County Engineer at (509) 962-7523 or via email
to : j osh. fredrickson@co.kittitas.wa.us,
Morc information is online at http ://www. co. kittitas.wa. us/notices/
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Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND
PERMITTING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE #89342, VANTAGE HIGHWAY OVER CASCADE CANAL
KITTITAS COUNTY WA
All submittals received after 5:00 PM Local Time, on January 13,2022, will be discarded
PURPOSE:
The existing bridge (No. 89342) along Vantage Highway spanning the Cascade Irrigation Canal requires replacement. The
existing bridge is currently load restricted and has recent damage from a vehicle accident. The project will include replacing
and updating the current bridge, guardrail, approaches, and shoulders all while maintaining the channel for the Cascade
Canal. All improvements will need to meet current WSDOT permitting and design standards.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
The work to be perfbrmed by the Consultant consists of performing all environmental planning and permitting required fbr
the project in accordance with WSDOT and FHWA requirements. The selected tirm will be expected to start on the project
upon award. Civil and structural design plans are being developed concurrently to the environmental planning and
permitting with the PS&E package ready for advertisement for construction by July 3 1,2022.
PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL:
If you wish to be considered for work under this SOQ, submit a sealed envelope to Kittitas County Public Works, at 411 N
Ruby St., Suite l, Ellensburg WA 98926 by 5:00 pm local time on January 13,2022. Submittals shall include a one-page
cover letter with the firm name and contact information. Submittals shall also include five copies of your Statement of
Qualifications describing the firm's or team's ability to professionally provide the requested services. Address submittals:
Vantage Highway over Cascade Canal
Kittitas County Public Works
411 N. Ruby St., Suite I
Ellensburg, WA 98926
For your records, Kittitas County will provide a confirmation email to the contacts provided in the submittal confirming
receipt of your interest in the proposal, Submittals received after 5:00 pm local time on January 13,2022, will be
disregarded. Kittitas County encourages disadvantaged, minority and women owned consultant firms to respond.
The County reserves the right to reject any and all submittals.
SELECTION PROCESS AND PROPOSED SCHEDULE:
Kittitas County's selection will be based on review- of submittals in the following manner:
1. The frm's or team's qualifications, experience and ability performing the requested work (30 points)
2. Demonstrated experience with similar projects, and similar timelines in the past five years (50 points)
3. Demonstrated experience with similar environmental permitting in the past five years (30 points)
4. Experience working in Kittitas County in the past five years (20 points)
5. Demonstrated ability keeping projecis on time and within budget (20 points)
6. Dernonstrated ability communicating and working effeotively with the public, staff, Washington State Department of
Transportation, Washington State County Road Adrninistration Board, and regulatory agencies (20 points).
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Anticipated Dates Tasks
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January 13,2022 - Deadline for SOQ submittals
January 26,2022 - Selection of Firms to Interview
February 10,2022 - Interviews and Reference Checks
February 17 ,2022 - Selection of firms and prepare contracts
March 2,2022 - BOCC Award of Contracts
The selection process shall be as follows:
. Submittals ate reviewed and scored by the Public Works selection committee.
' Selection of firms to interview may be waived if the selection committee decides to award to a single firm based on review
of the submittals.
' Firms will be selected to interview if the selection committee decides that interuiews are required. The specific interview
format will be provided to firms in advance of interviews.
' The Public Works Director andlor County Engineer will negotiate a scope of work and fee with the selected consultant.
' Providing that a scope of work and fee is successfrrlly negotiated, the consultant will be recommended for award to the
Board of County Commissioners during a Board business session (March 2,2022).
' The selected consultant will then enter into a Local Agency A & E Professional Services Consultant Agreement with
Public Works.
Kittitas County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,78 9tat.252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary,Part2l,
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 Pafi26 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
fbr an award.
Kittitas 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 e mailing Candie Leader at candie.leader@co.kittitas.wa.us or by calling collect
509-962-7523.
The above noted schedule is tentative and may be changed based on the number of proposals submitted. Proposals will be
evaluated immediately with final selection targeted for early February 2022.
AGREEMENT OF SERVICES:
The selected consultant(s) will be expected to enter into a Local Agency A&E Professional Services Consultant Agreement.
Insurance requirements are included in that agreement. The anticipated contract period shall be March 2022 - December
2023.
Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by calling collect (509-
962-7s23).
Kittitas County reselves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals or any items or part thereof or to waive any
information or irregulartties in the proposals. Kittitas County shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsible
proposal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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No cost or fee schedules shall be submitted with your response. Consultants will be selected on their qualifications and
experience as noticed in this solicitation, with fees determined through negotiations following selection. Contracting is
dependent on a negotiated mutually accepted scope of work and subsequent fee established by the consultant.
INQUIRIES:
Direct all inquiries regarding this request for services to Josh Fredrickson, County Engineer at (509) 962-7 523 or via email
to : Josh Fredrickson, josh.fredrickson@co.kittitas.wa.us.
More information is online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/notices/
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Pubiish:
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North Kittitas County Tribune : 12 I 23 I 202 I ; 1 2 I 30 I 2021 ; 0 I I 0 6 I 2022
Daily Joumal of Comm erce: 12123 12021 ; 12/30 12021 ; 01 I 0612022
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