MORROW COUNTY CLEAN WATER CONSORTIUM
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
WEST GLEN DRINKING WATER PROJECT
RFQ 2026-164-PR
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS DUE DATE AND TIME
July 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST
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Contents
Abstract
Contact
1. Introduction and Background
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background
1.3 Procurement Method
2. General
2.1 Schedule of Events
2.2 Statement of Qualifications
Deadline
2.3 Right to Retain
2.4 Cost of Preparing Statement of
Qualifications
3. Scope of Work
3.1 Project Understanding
3.2 Project Management and
Coordination
3.3 Required Services and Deliverables
3.4 Optional Construction Phase
Services
3.5 Additional Services
4. Required Submittals
5. Evaluation
6. Applicable Statutes and Rules
Exhibit A - Insurance Requirements
Exhibit B - Sample Advertisement
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ABSTRACT
Morrow County Clean Water Consortium (Consortium) is requesting Statements of
Qualifications from qualified professional engineering firms to provide design, permitting,
easement assistance, bidding support, GIS, and related professional services for the West
Glen Drinking Water Project. The Project is intended to expand potable water service to
homes located in and around the West Glen area near Boardman, Oregon, including
approximately 100 homes currently served by domestic wells or other non-municipal drinking
water sources. The selected consultant will assist the Consortium with developing a
complete, bid-ready public improvement package and related project support services.
CONTACT
Interested respondents shall submit Statements of Qualifications electronically to the
Administrative Contact listed below no later than the Statement of Qualifications Deadline
listed in Section 2.1. Faxed submissions will not be accepted.
Administrative Contact
Name
Entity
Mailing Address
Phone
Email
Website for
RFQ/Addenda
Information
Jared Tesch, Managing Director
Morrow County Clean Water Consortium
P.O. Box 523, Heppner, OR 97836
503-689-6052
jtesch@mccleanwaterconsortium.org
https://www.morrowcountyor.gov/rfps
1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1.1 Introduction
Nitrate pollution in groundwater is a significant concern in the Lower Umatilla Basin
Groundwater Management Area (LUBGWMA), which includes portions of northern Morrow
County and western Umatilla County. Many residences in unincorporated Morrow County rely
on domestic wells that may be affected by elevated nitrate levels. The Consortium was
formed to support permanent, long-term solutions that provide access to safe drinking water
for affected residences.
1.2 Background
The Consortium and the City of Boardman have reviewed the West Glen area and the
feasibility of extending the City of Boardman water distribution system outside city limits to
serve residences in and around the West Glen subdivision. Prior planning identified extension
of the City water distribution system as a cost-effective and sustainable long-term solution for
providing potable water to the West Glen area.
The Project is generally anticipated to include a new water transmission line along Paul Smith
Road and Kunze Road, miscellaneous distribution system piping and appurtenances, water
service lines, a subsurface canal crossing, service connections to approximately 100 homes,
surface restoration, GIS updates, and related services needed to create a complete,
buildable project.
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For each participating home, the Project shall be scoped to connect the public water service
all the way to the home and to cap the existing well connection into the home, unless
otherwise directed by the Consortium, the City of Boardman, or applicable regulatory
requirements.
1.3 Procurement Method
Because this solicitation includes professional engineering and related services, the
Consortium intends to use a qualifications-based selection process consistent with applicable
Oregon public contracting requirements for architectural, engineering, land surveying, and
related services. Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated based on qualifications,
relevant experience, project understanding, capacity, and references. Pricing will not be
scored. Fee schedules and contract terms will be used only for negotiation with the highest-
ranked respondent after selection, unless otherwise allowed by applicable law and adopted
contracting rules.
2. GENERAL
2.1 Schedule of Events
Event
Request for Qualifications Issued
Deadline for Written Questions
Deadline for Statements of Qualifications
Selection Committee Review
Interviews, if needed
Notice of Intent to Award
Contract Negotiation / Board Approval
Anticipated Notice to Proceed
Date
June 17, 2026
July 8, 2026
July 22, 2026 By 2:00 PM
August 11, 2026
TBD
TBD
On or Around August 17, 2026
On or Around August 17, 2026
The Schedule of Events is subject to change. The Consortium will notify respondents of
changes by written addendum posted to the solicitation website.
2.2 Statement of Qualifications Deadline
Statements of Qualifications must be received by the Administrative Contact by the deadline
stated in Section 2.1. Submissions received after the deadline may not be opened or
considered. It is the respondent’s responsibility to confirm timely delivery.
2.3 Right to Retain
The Consortium reserves the right to retain all Statements of Qualifications submitted and to
use ideas in a submission, regardless of whether that respondent is selected, subject to
applicable public records law and any properly marked confidential or proprietary material.
2.4 Cost of Preparing Statement of Qualifications
The Consortium will not pay costs incurred by any respondent in preparing, submitting, or
presenting a Statement of Qualifications, or in participating in interviews or negotiations.
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