BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOUGLAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Request for Qualifications
Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP)
County Road Project (CRP) #1033
Preventative Bridge Maintenance 1
) Resolution No. TLS 26-11A
)
) TRANSPORTATION AND
) LAND SERVICES
NOTICE is hereby given by the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County are
seeking Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from consultants for the CRP #1033
Preventative Bridge Maintenance 1 project. The consulting firm shall have expertise in
bridge inspection, bridge maintenance practices, civil and structural engineering design
and construction inspection. The consultant is expected to begin work immediately upon
contract approval with design complete by June 31, 2026. Funding has been allocated
through the Federal Local Bridge Program, and local sources. The project is federally
funded and will comply with ADA requirements, Federal EEO requirements, and Civil
Rights language for Douglas County.
Project Description: The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, inspecting,
evaluating, and the development of engineering, permitting, and construction
documents for preventative deck/concreate sealing and expansion joint repair on
Canyon B, Chief Joseph and Palisades No. 4 Bridges.
Submittal Requirements: Refer to additional information regarding this RFQ/RFP,
including Submittal Requirements and Evaluation Criteria located on the Douglas
County website: https://www.douglascountywa.net/bids.aspx. All submittal will be
evaluated based on: specialized experience related to this project,
comprehensive/unique methodology & action plan, professional references from
recently completed work, professional qualification of assigned staff/project team,
including sub consultants, capacity to accomplish the work on time/within budget, and
clarity of department role in project & ease and ability to coordinate with County staff.
A FSBE goal of zero (0) percent has been established for consultants on this project. A
voluntary SBE goal of ten (10) percent will be included in the agreement for this project.
Questions regarding the project, solicitation and selection process should be directed to
Mike Neer, PE at (509) 884-7173, mneer@co.douglas.wa.us. Proposals are due
Thursday, March 19, 2026, on or before 4:00 pm, to the Douglas County
Transportation and Land Services. Email one (1) electronic pdf format document to
Mike Neer, PE at mneer@co.douglas.wa.us.
Right to Accept or Reject:
The Board of County Commissioners shall reserve the right to reject any or all
proposals and the right to waive any irregularities or information in any proposal, subject
to the Laws of the State of Washington as pertaining to public works, as may be
deemed in the best interest of the County.
Douglas County reserves the right to retain services of the successful firm(s) for any of
the subsequent phases associated with this project.
Douglas 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 the Capital Programs Manager Mike Neer at
mneer@co.douglas.wa.us or by calling 509-884-7173.
Douglas County, in accordance with 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
submitters/bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in 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.
Submitters/Bidders are advised to read all pertinent documents prior to
submitting a proposal.
Dated this 24th day of February 2026 in Waterville, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOUGLAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dan Sutton, Chair
ATTEST:
Carlye Baity, Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form:
Randy Agnew, Vice Chair
Marc S. Straub, Commissioner
Jim Mitchell, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
WSBA #31031
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