DESIGN SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT ORCHARDS COMMUNITY PARK

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Oct 22, 2025
Due:	Dec 10, 2025
Agency:	County of Clark
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Solicitation No:	RFP Number: 942
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RFP Number: 942

It is the responsibility of the proposer to monitor this site prior to proposal submission, in case additional information, which may be pertinent to the proposal is provided.

General Information:

The purpose of the Request for Proposal is to obtain, in a full and open competition, proposals for design services for improvements to parking, circulation, bathroom facilities and among other things at Orchards Community Park.

Release Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Pre-Bid Conference: N/A

Attachments:

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REQUEST for PROPOSAL #942

PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL AND EXPERT SERVICES

Clark County Washington

RELEASE DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025

DUE DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025 by 11:00 am

Request for Proposal for:

DESIGN SERVICES for IMPROVEMENTS at

ORCHARDS COMMUNITY PARK

SUBMIT:

One (1) Original

Two (2) Complete Copies

One (1) Complete Electronic Copy (USB Flash Drive)

of the Proposal to:

UPS / FedEx or Hand Delivery

Clark County

ATTN: Office of Purchasing

1300 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Suite 650

Vancouver WA 98660

564-397-2323

United States Postal Service (ONLY)

Clark County

ATTN: Office of Purchasing

PO Box 5000

Vancouver WA 98666-5000

564-397-2323

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday, except Legal Holidays.

No electronic submissions.

**Proposals must be delivered to the Purchasing office – No Exceptions

**Proposals must be date and time stamped by Purchasing staff by 1:30 pm on due date – No Exceptions

**Proposal shall be sealed and clearly marked on the package cover with RFP #, Title & Company Name

Refer Questions to Project Manager:

Evelyn Ives

Public Works | Parks and Nature Project Manager

Evelyn.Ives@clark.wa.gov

Phone 564-397-5886

General Terms and Conditions

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS - Contractors shall comply with all management and

administrative requirements established by Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the

Revised Code of the State of Washington (RCW), and any subsequent amendments or

modifications, as applicable to providers licensed in the State of Washington.

ALL proposals submitted become the property of Clark County. It is understood and agreed

that the prospective Proposer claims no proprietary rights to the ideas and written materials

contained in or attached to the proposal submitted. Clark County has the right to reject or

accept proprietary information.

AUTHORSHIP - Applicants must identify any assistance provided by agencies or indivi-

duals outside the proposers own organization in preparing the proposal. No contingent

fees for such assistance will be allowed to be paid under any contract resulting from this

RFP.

CANCELLATION OF AWARD - Clark County reserves the right to immediately cancel an

award if the contractual agreement has not been entered into by both parties or if new state

regulations or policy make it necessary to change the program purpose or content,

discontinue such programs, or impose funding reductions. In those cases where

negotiation of contract activities are necessary, Clark County reserves the right to limit the

period of negotiation to sixty (60) days after which time funds may be unencumbered.

CONFIDENTIALLY - Proposer shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws

governing the confidentiality of information.

INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION - The prospective contractor guarantees that,

in connection with this proposal, the prices and/or cost data have been arrived at

independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of

restricting competition. This does not preclude or impede the formation of a consortium

of companies and/or agencies for purposes of engaging in jointly sponsored proposals.

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Clark County has made this RFP subject to Washington

State statute RCW 39.34. Therefore, the proposer may, at the proposers option, extend

identical prices and services to other public agencies wishing to participate in this RFP.

Each public agency wishing to utilize this RFP will issue a purchase order (or contract)

binding only their agency. Each contract is between the proposer and the individual agency

with no liability to Clark County.

LIMITATION - This RFP does not commit Clark County to award a contract, to pay any

costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or to procure or contract for

services or supplies.

LATE PROPOSALS - A proposal received after the date and time indicated above will not

be accepted. No exceptions will be made.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS - An oral presentation may be required of those prospective

contractors whose proposals are under consideration. Prospective contractors may be

informed that an oral presentation is desired and will be notified of the date, time and

location the oral presentation is to be conducted.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST - All proposals submitted must contain a statement disclosing

or denying any interest, financial or otherwise, that any employee or official of Clark County

or the appropriate Advisory Board may have in the proposing agency or proposed project.

OTHER AUDIT/MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - In addition, auditing or monitoring for

the following purposes will be conducted at the discretion of Clark County: Fund

accountability; Contract compliance; and Program performance.

CONSORTIUM OF AGENCIES - Any consortium of companies or agencies submitting a

proposal must certify that each company or agency of the consortium can meet the

requirements set forth in the RFP.

COST OF PROPOSAL & AWARD - The contract award will not be final until Clark County

and the prospective contractor have executed a contractual agreement. The contractual

agreement consists of the following parts: (a) the basic provisions and general terms and

conditions, (b) the special terms and conditions, (c) the project description and goals

(Statement of Work), and (d) the budget and payment terms. Clark County is not

responsible for any costs incurred prior to the effective date of the contract. Clark County

reserves the right to make an award without further negotiation of the proposal submitted.

Therefore, the proposal should be submitted in final form from a budgetary, technical, and

programmatic standpoint.

DISPUTES - Clark County encourages the use of informal resolution to address complaints

or disputes arising over any actions in implementing the provisions of this RFP. Written

complaints should be addressed to Clark County – Purchasing, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver,

Washington 98666-5000.

DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS - It is the

policy of Clark County to require equal opportunity in employment and services subject

to eligibility standards that may be required for a specific program. Clark County is an

equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity in

employment and in access to the provision of all county services. Clark County's Equal

Employment

Opportunity

Plan

available

http://www.clark.wa.gov/hr/documents.html. This commitment applies regardless of

race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran

status, on-the-job injury, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made without

consideration of these or any other factors that are prohibited by law. In compliance with

department of Labor Regulations implementing Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of

1973, as amended, no qualified handicapped individual shall be discriminated against

in admission or access to any program or activity. The prospective contractor must agree

to provide equal opportunity in the administration of the contract, and its subcontracts or

other agreements.

MUNICIPAL RESEARCH and SERVICE CENTER - Clark County (WA) contracts with

the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) to maintain our Consultant, Small

Works and Vendor rosters. To be eligible to participate in this Clark County public

solicitation and the resulting contract, your business must be registered with the MRSC

Rosters. Failure to register may result in your proposal being marked nonresponsive.

Be sure to select Clark County in your application. If you have questions about the

registration process, contact the MRSC Rosters at 206-436-3798 or

https://mrscrosters.org/businesses/business-membership/

PRICE WARRANT - The proposer shall warrant that the costs quoted for services in

response to the RFP are not in excess of those which would be charged any other individual

or entity for the same services performed by the prospective contractor, in a similar

socioeconomic, geographical region.

REQUEST for PROPOSALS – This solicitation is an invitation by Clark County for

Proposers to submit an offer, which may be subject to subsequent discussions and

negotiations by the County and the Proposer. It is not a request for a competitive bid.

A Proposal means any document, submittal, interview presentation, negotiation, and

everything and anything provided in response to this RFP regardless of whether the

submission is an oral or written submission.

Clark County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result

of this RFP, to negotiate with any or all prospective contractors on modifications to

proposals, to waive formalities, to postpone award, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this

RFP if it is in the best interest of Clark County to do so.

PROTESTS - Must be submitted to the Purchasing Department.

PUBLIC SAFETY - May require limiting access to public work sites, public facilities, and

public offices, sometimes without advance notice. The successful Proposer’s employees

and agents shall carry sufficient identification to show by whom they are employed and

display it upon request to security personnel. County project managers have discretion

to require the successful Proposer’s employees and agents to be escorted to and from

any public office, facility or work site if national or local security appears to require it.

SUBCONTRACTING - No activities or services included as a part of this proposal may

be subcontracted to another organization, firm, or individual without the approval of

Clark County. Such intent to subcontract shall be clearly identified in the proposal. It is

understood that the contractor is held responsible for the satisfactory accomplishment

of the service or activities included in a subcontract.

VERBAL PROPOSALS - Verbal proposals will not be considered in making the award of

any contract as a result of this RFP.

WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE – The contractor shall comply with R.C.W.

Title 51- with minimum coverage limits of $500,000 for each accident, or provide

evidence that State law does not require such coverage.

FOR ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

Clark County ADA Office: V: 564-397-2322

ADA@clark.wa.gov

Request for Proposals

Table of Contents

PART I

PART II

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Section IA: General Information

1. Introduction

2. Background

3. Scope of Project

4. Project Funding

5. Title VI Statement

6. Timeline for Selection

7. Employment Verification

Section IB: Work Requirements

1. Required Services

2. County Performed Work

3. Deliverables and Schedule

4. Place of Performance

5. Period of Performance

6. Debarred / Suspended

7. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information

8. Public Disclosure

9. Insurance/Bond

10. Plan Holders List

PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL

Section IIA: Pre-Submittal Meeting/Clarification

1. Pre-Submittal Meeting

2. Proposal Clarification

PART III

Section IIB: Proposal Submission

1. Proposals Due

2. Proposal

Section IIC: Proposal Content

1. Cover Sheet

2. Project Team

3. Management Approach

4. Respondent’s Capabilities

5. Project Approach and Understanding

6. Proposed Cost

PROPOSAL EVALUATION & CONTRACT AWARD

Section IIIA: Proposal Review and Selection

1. Evaluation and Selection

2. Evaluation Criteria Scoring

Section IIIB: Contract Award

1. Consultant Selection

2. Contract Development

3. Award Review

4. Orientation/Kick-off Meeting

ATTACHMENTS

A: Proposal Cover Sheet

B: Letter of Interest

C: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters Form

EXHIBITS

A. Initial Conceptual Design Plan

B. Community Survey Results

Request for Proposal #942

Design Services for Improvements at Orchards Community Park

Part I

Proposal Requirements

Section IA

1. Introduction

General Information

The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain, in a full and open competition,

proposals for design services for Improvements at Orchards Community Park.

Clark County has worked to develop an initial conceptual site plan and sought input from the

public for the proposed improvements at the existing park. The design has been presented to

neighborhood and stakeholder groups including the Clark County Parks Advisory Board.

The project includes improvements to parking, circulation and bathroom facilities. It also

includes the replacement of the existing playground and the addition of a splash pad.

Additional recreation amenity additions may include a disc golf course, remote control car

track and a sport court or sport courts.

Clark County (WA) contracts with the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) to

maintain our Consultant, Small Works and Vendor Rosters. To be eligible to participate in this

Clark County public solicitation and the resulting contract your business must be registered

with the MRSC Rosters. Failure to register may result in your proposal being marked

nonresponsive. Be sure to select Clark County in your application. If you have questions

about the registration process, contact the MRSC Rosters at 206-436-3798 or

https://mrscrosters.org/businesses/business-membership/

If your company contact details are not on the Plan Holder List at

https://clark.wa.gov/internal-services/request-proposal-1

Attachment B, Letter of Interest must be submitted to participate in this RFP.

Proposers shall respond to all sections to be considered.

Clark County has made this Request for Proposal subject to Washington State statute 39.34

RCW Interlocal Cooperation Act. The proposer may opt to extend identical services and prices

to qualified public agencies. Each contract is between the proposer and individual agency

binding only their agency, with no liability to Clark County. 39.80 RCW Contracts for Architectural

and Engineering Services require a qualifications-based selection, do not submit costs with this

proposal.

2. Background

The park in located at 9800 NE 54th St. along the eastern edge of I-205 north of NE Fourth Plain

Blvd.

The 33 acre park site was first developed in 1970 and includes parking, trails, a playground,

park shelter and restrooms.

The project includes improvements to parking, circulation and bathroom facilities. It also

includes the replacement of the existing playground and the addition of a splash pad.

Additional recreation amenity additions may include a disc golf course, remote control car

track and a sport court or sport courts.

3. Scope of Project

Support the on time and on budget delivery of this community park improvement project. The

project involves the design/engineering, environmental documentation, and permitting

necessary to prepare a biddable and constructible set of plans and specifications in accordance

with all applicable Federal, State, and County standards.

Request for Proposal #942

Design Services for Improvements at Orchards Community Park

4. Project Funding

The project will be funded through local Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) and Park Impact Fees

(PIF). A portion of the construction will be funded through a grant administered by the

Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO).

5. Title VI

Statement

Title VI Statement

Clark County, 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 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.

El Condado de Clark, de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos

Civiles de 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d a 2000d‐4) y el Reglamento, por la presente

notifica a todos los postores que se asegurará afirmativamente de que cualquier contrato

celebrado de conformidad con este anuncio, las empresas comerciales desfavorecidas tendrán

la oportunidad plena y justa de presentar ofertas en respuesta a esta invitación y no serán

discriminadas por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional en consideración a un laudo.

For questions regarding Clark County Public Works’ Title VI Program, or for interpretation or

translation services for non-English speakers, or otherwise making materials available in an

alternate format, contact Clark County Public Works’ Title VI Coordinator via email at CCPW-

TitleVI@clark.wa.gov or phone at 564-397-4944. Hearing/speech impaired may call the

Washington Relay Center at 711.

La políza del condado de Clark es garantizar que ninguna persona por motivos de raza, color,

origen nacional o sexo según lo dispuesto en el Title VI of the Civil Rights Act de 1964, según

enmendada, sea excluida por participar en, ser negado los beneficios de, o ser discriminado

por cualquier programa o actividad patrocinada por el condado. Para preguntas relacionadas

con el programa de Title VI de Obras Públicas del condado de Clark, o para servicios de

interpretación o traducción para personas que no hablan inglés. O para que los materiales

estén disponibles en un formato alternativo, comuníquese con el coordinador del Title VI de

Obras Públicas del condado de Clark por correo electrónico a CCPW-TitleVI@clark.wa.gov o

por teléfono a 564-397-4944. Las personas con problemas de audición / habla pueden llamar

a Washington Relay Center al 711.

Политика округа Кларк заключается в том, что никого нельзя отстранять от

участия, лишать льгот или подвергать дискриминации по признаку расовой

принадлежности, цвета кожи и национального происхождения в рамках любой

деятельности округа Кларк, как это предусмотрено разделом VI Закона о гражданских

правах 1964 г. и сопутствующими законами. Эта политика распространяется на всю

деятельность округа Кларк, в том числе на его подрядчиков и всех, кто действует от имени

округа Кларк. Эта политика также распространяется на деятельность любого

департамента или учреждения, которому округ Кларк предоставляет федеральную

финансовую помощь. Федеральная финансовая помощь включает в себя гранты,

обучение, использование оборудования, передачу избыточного имущества и другую

помощь.

Политика Округа Кларк состоит в том, чтобы гарантировать, что ни один человек не

зависимо от расы, цвета кожи, национальности или пола - как это предусмотренно

Разделом VI Закона о Гражданских Правах от 1964 года с поправками - не должен быть

исключён из участия, или получить отказ в выгодах, или в иной форме быть ущемлён в

любой программе или деятельности, спонсируемой Округом Кларк. По вопросам,

связанным с Программой Раздела VI департамента Общественных работ Округа Кларк,

или по вопросам перевода для людей, говорящих на ином языке кроме английского, или

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