NE ALLWORTH ROAD ROCK CREEK CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS (NE ALLWORTH ROAD @ NE 209TH AVENUE) PRJ0004066 / CRP 353612

REQUEST for PROPOSAL # 964
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Clark County Washington
RELEASE DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
DUE DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 by 11:00 am
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - NO EXCEPTIONS
Request for Proposal for:
NE ALLWORTH ROAD ROCK CREEK CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS
(NE Allworth Road @ NE 209th Avenue)
PRJ0004066/ CRP 353612
SUBMIT:
One (1) Original
Four (4) Complete Copies
One (1) Complete Electronic Copy (USB flash drive)
of the Proposal to:
United Parcel Service / FedEx or Hand Delivery United States Postal Service)
Clark County Not Available
ATTN: Office of Purchasing
1300 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Suite 650
Vancouver WA 98660
564-397-2323
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except Legal Holidays.
No electronic mail submissions.
Refer Questions to Project Manager:
Clark County, WA local government agency is not affiliated with any group, business or other type of enterprise
that is not listed on our webpage at www.clark.wa.gov and emails must end in @clark.wa.gov.
Scott Fakler
Public Works Department / Capital Project Manager III
Scott.Fakler@clark.wa.gov
Phone: 564-397-4648

General Terms and Conditions
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS - Contractors shall comply with all management and independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of
administrative requirements established by Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the restricting competition. This does not preclude or impede the formation of a consortium
Revised Code of the State of Washington (RCW), and any subsequent amendments or of companies and/or agencies for purposes of engaging in jointly sponsored proposals.
modifications, as applicable to providers licensed in the State of Washington.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Clark County has made this RFP subject to Washington
ALL proposals submitted become the property of Clark County. It is understood and agreed State statute RCW 39.34. Therefore, the proposer may, at the proposers option, extend
that the prospective Proposer claims no proprietary rights to the ideas and written materials identical prices and services to other public agencies wishing to participate in this RFP.
contained in or attached to the proposal submitted. Clark County has the right to reject or Each public agency wishing to utilize this RFP will issue a purchase order (or contract)
accept proprietary information. binding only their agency. Each contract is between the proposer and the individual agency
with no liability to Clark County.
AUTHORSHIP - Applicants must identify any assistance provided by agencies or indivi-
LIMITATION - This RFP does not commit Clark County to award a contract, to pay any
duals outside the proposers own organization in preparing the proposal. No contingent
costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or to procure or contract for
fees for such assistance will be allowed to be paid under any contract resulting from this
services or supplies.
RFP.
LATE PROPOSALS - A proposal received after the date and time indicated above will not
CANCELLATION OF AWARD - Clark County reserves the right to immediately cancel an be accepted. No exceptions will be made.
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, ORAL PRESENTATIONS - An oral presentation may be required of those prospective
discontinue such programs, or impose funding reductions. In those cases where contractors whose proposals are under consideration. Prospective contractors may be
negotiation of contract activities are necessary, Clark County reserves the right to limit the informed that an oral presentation is desired and will be notified of the date, time and
period of negotiation to sixty (60) days after which time funds may be unencumbered. location the oral presentation is to be conducted.
CONFIDENTIALLY - Proposer shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws OTHER AUDIT/MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - In addition, auditing or monitoring for
governing the confidentiality of information. the following purposes will be conducted at the discretion of Clark County: Fund
accountability; Contract compliance; and Program performance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST - All proposals submitted must contain a statement disclosing
PRICE WARRANT - The proposer shall warrant that the costs quoted for services in
or denying any interest, financial or otherwise, that any employee or official of Clark County
response to the RFP are not in excess of those which would be charged any other individual
or the appropriate Advisory Board may have in the proposing agency or proposed project.
or entity for the same services performed by the prospective contractor, in a similar
socioeconomic, geographical region.
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 REQUEST for PROPOSALS - This solicitation is an invitation by Clark County for
requirements set forth in the RFP. 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.
COST OF PROPOSAL & AWARD - The contract award will not be final until Clark County A Proposal means any document, submittal, interview presentation, negotiation, and
and the prospective contractor have executed a contractual agreement. The contractual everything and anything provided in response to this RFP regardless of whether the
agreement consists of the following parts: (a) the basic provisions and general terms and submission is an oral or written submission.
conditions, (b) the special terms and conditions, (c) the project description and goals Clark County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result
(Statement of Work), and (d) the budget and payment terms. Clark County is not of this RFP, to negotiate with any or all prospective contractors on modifications to
responsible for any costs incurred prior to the effective date of the contract. Clark County proposals, to waive formalities, to postpone award, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this
reserves the right to make an award without further negotiation of the proposal submitted. RFP if it is in the best interest of Clark County to do so.
Therefore, the proposal should be submitted in final form from a budgetary, technical, and
programmatic standpoint. PROTESTS - Must be submitted to the Purchasing Department within 3 business days of
receipt of Letter of Notice.
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 PUBLIC SAFETY - May require limiting access to public work sites, public facilities, and
complaints should be addressed to Clark County - Purchasing, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, public offices, sometimes without advance notice. The successful Proposer's employees
Washington 98666-5000. 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
DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS - It is the to require the successful Proposer's employees and agents to be escorted to and from
policy of Clark County to require equal opportunity in employment and services subject any public office, facility or work site if national or local security appears to require it.
to eligibility standards that may be required for a specific program. Clark County is an
SALES TAX - Out of State Businesses - WA State Reporting Thresholds & Nexus
equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity in
https://dor.wa.gov/education/industry-guides/out-state-businesses-reporting-thresholds-
employment and in access to the provision of all county services. Clark County's Equal
and-nexus Businesses operating outside WA State must register to report B&O tax and
Employment Opportunity Plan is available at
collect/submit applicable sales tax, if the business meets any of the following thresholds in
http://www.clark.wa.gov/hr/documents.html. This commitment applies regardless of
the current or prior year:
race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran
* Has physical presence nexus in Washington.
status, on-the-job injury, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made without
* Has more than $100,000 in combined gross receipts sourced or attributed to
consideration of these or any other factors that are prohibited by law. In compliance with
Washington.
department of Labor Regulations implementing Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, no qualified handicapped individual shall be discriminated against * Is organized or commercially domiciled in Washington.
in admission or access to any program or activity. The prospective contractor must agree
SUBCONTRACTING - No activities or services included as a part of this proposal may
to provide equal opportunity in the administration of the contract, and its subcontracts or
be subcontracted to another organization, firm, or individual without the approval of
other agreements.
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
MUNICIPAL RESEARCH and SERVICE CENTER - Clark County (WA) contracts with
of the service or activities included in a subcontract.
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 VERBAL PROPOSALS - Verbal proposals will not be considered in making the award of
solicitation and the resulting contract, your business must be registered with the MRSC any contract as a result of this RFP.
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 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE - The contractor shall comply with R.C.W.
registration process, contact the MRSC Rosters at 206-436-3798 or Title 51- with minimum coverage limits of $500,000 for each accident, or provide
https://mrscrosters.org/businesses/business-membership/ evidence that State law does not require such coverage.
INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION - The prospective contractor guarantees that, FOR ALTERNATIVE FORMATS
in connection with this proposal, the prices and/or cost data have been arrived at Clark County ADA Office: V: 564-397-2322
ADA@clark.wa.gov

Request for Proposals
Table of Contents
PART I PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Section IA: General Information
1. Introduction
2. Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)
3. Letter of Interest
4. Interlocal Cooperation Act
5. Background
6. Scope of Project
7. Project Funding
8. Title VI Statement
9. Timeline for Selection
10. 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
PART II PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL
Section IIA: Pre-Submittal Meeting/Clarification
1. Pre-Submittal Meeting
2. Proposal Clarification
Section IIB: Proposal Submission
1. Proposals Due
2. Proposal
Section IIC: Proposal Content
1. Proposal Cover Sheet
2. Project Team
3. Management Approach
4. Respondent's Capabilities
5. Project Approach and Understanding
6. Proposed Cost
PART III 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

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EXHIBITS A. NE Allworth Road-Rock Creek Vicinity Map

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Part I Proposal Requirements
Section IA General Information
1. Introduction The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain, in full and open competition,
proposals for required engineering design for culvert barrier improvements, environmental
documentation/ permitting services for this project. The required services are described in
Section 1B.
Selected candidates, based on the proposal review, will be asked to interview with County
staff to determine the final consultant decision.
This is a qualifications-based selection process, do not submit costs with proposal.
Proposers shall respond to all sections to be considered.
2. Municipal Research Clark County, (WA) contracts with the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) to
and Service Center maintain our Consultant Rosters. To be eligible to participate in this public solicitation and the
(MRSC) resulting contract your business must be registered with the MRSC Rosters.
Failure to register may result in your proposal being marked non-responsive. 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/
3. Letter of Interest 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.
4. Interlocal Clark County has made this Request for Proposal and the resulting contract(s) are subject to
Cooperation Act 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 requires qualifications-based
selection, do not submit costs with proposal.
5. Background The existing deteriorating culverts consist of two (2) corrugated metal pipes (CMP), 60-inch and
36-inch in diameter. Both culvert bottoms are heavily corroded. The roadway embankment is
showing signs of severe scour. In addition, there is ground movement on the roadway surface,
where two transverse depressions are visible.
6. Scope of Project Clark County is seeking engineering and environmental documentation / permitting services to
support the on-time and on budget delivery of this project. This project will replace the two
deteriorating CMP's with a new structure spanning Rock Creek, meeting the 100-year flood

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hydrologic conditions and fish passage requirements, and rebuilding the roadway surface. Clark
County will need an alternatives analysis for a fish passable structure at the crossing.
The project involves the engineering and environmental documentation/ permitting necessary to
prepare a biddable and constructable set of plans and specifications, in accordance with all
applicable Federal, State, and County standards, followed by the bidding and construction of the
project by the County and its Contractor.
The required consultant engineering and environmental documentation and permitting services
are generally described below, in Section 1B.
7. Project Funding Funding for this work will be from Rural Arterial Program (RAP) grant (State) and local funds.
There is no (zero) DBE or Federal Small Business Enterprise (FSBE) goal assigned to this
project.
In the absence of a mandatory goal, this project is subject to a voluntary ten percent (10%) Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) goal. The documentation of the prime consultant's efforts to
subcontract with SBE firms is required if the prime consultant is not one itself.
8. Title VI Title VI Statement
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 Titulo 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 asegurara afirmativamente de que cualquier contrato
celebrado de conformidad con este anuncio, las empresas comerciales desfavorecidas tendran
la oportunidad plena y justa de presentar ofertas en respuesta a esta invitacion y no seran
discriminadas por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional en consideracion 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 poliza del condado de Clark es garantizar que ninguna persona por motivos de raza, color,
origen nacional o sexo segun lo dispuesto en el Title VI of the Civil Rights Act de 1964, segun
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 Publicas del condado de Clark, o para servicios de
interpretacion o traduccion para personas que no hablan ingles. O para que los materiales
esten disponibles en un formato alternativo, comuniquese con el coordinador del Title VI de
Obras Publicas del condado de Clark por correo electronico a CCPW-TitleVI@clark.wa.gov o
por telefono a 564-397-4944. Las personas con problemas de audicion / habla pueden llamar
a Washington Relay Center al 711.
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9. Timeline for The following dates are the intended timeline:
Selection
Deadline for Questions and Answers September 22, 2026
Final date for Addendum, if needed September 24, 2026
Proposals Due October 7, 2026
Proposal Review/Evaluation Period October 8 - 23, 2026
Interviews October 26 - 30, 2026
Selection Committee Recommendation November 2, 2026
Contract Negotiation/Execution November 3, 2026 - February 9, 2027
Contract Intended to Begin February 10, 2027
10. Employment The Proposer, if awarded the Contract, shall register and enter into a Memorandum of
Verification Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program before
execution of the Contract. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees and any sub-
contractor(s) assigned to perform work under this Agreement are eligible to work in the United
States. The Contractor shall provide verification of compliance upon County request. Failure by
Contractor to comply with this subsection shall be considered a material breach.
(Sole Proprietors must submit a letter stating such.)

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Section IB Work Requirements
1. Required Services Clark County is seeking a consultant team to provide professional engineering and
environmental permitting services, to include plans and specifications preparation, construction
estimating (PS&E), bidding support, and design services during construction.
The consultants selected here will work closely with designated County personnel.
Subcontracting amongst firms is acceptable; however, a single firm must be identified as the
"prime" and proposal be presented as a joint team. All proposed subcontracting as well as the
approach for meeting the voluntary SBE goal must be identified in the proposal. Firms that do
not follow this guideline will be eliminated from consideration. Following selection, the contract
and subcontracts must include the necessary clauses required by the Clark County contract
(WSDOT Local Agency A&E Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant
Agreement).
The required services (anticipated but not limited to) are described below:
INITIATION, COORDINATION AND MEETINGS:
Provide on-going consultant project management, coordination, and communication with the
project design team and county staff throughout the project. Includes all coordination and
communication necessary to successfully accomplish the project work.
* Initial kick-off meeting with Clark County
* Pre application meeting with Regulatory Agencies
* Up to twenty-four (24) project team/ progress meetings through end of project term.
* Up to ten (10) coordination meetings with county staff for project review
* Design review meetings at 30% (Alternative Analysis), 50%, 60%, 90%, and 99%
preliminary plan submittals
PUBLIC OUTREACH and ACCESS HEARINGS:
* Participate in public involvement activities managed by Clark County, throughout the
project design phase, including:
* Provide up to four (4) exhibits or Heads-Up notices.
SUBMITTALS:
* Compilation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and preparation of bidding
documents. Documents shall be biddable and constructible, taken through a QA/QC
process by the consultant and prepared and stamped by a professional engineer
licensed in the State of Washington.
* 30% (Alternative Analysis): Provide aerial project layout for each alternative. Provide a
cost estimate for each alternative. Plan sheets and specifications are not required.
* 50%: Provide plan sheets and a cost estimate. Specifications are not required.
* 60%: Provide plan sheets and a cost estimate. Specifications are not required.
* 90%: Provide plan sheets, cost estimate, and draft technical special provisions.
* 99%: Provide plan sheets, cost estimate and draft technical special provisions.

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* 99.5%: Provide plan sheets, cost estimate and draft technical special provisions.
* 100%: Provide Final plan sheets, cost estimate and technical special provisions.
* Post 30% and prior to 60% submittal, discuss all encroachments. Coordinate with
County project manager, surveyor, real property services, the need for additional right
of way or easements. Grades are not necessary. County Project Manager will give
approval.
CIVIL ENGINEERING:
* All work necessary to determine geometric parameters for a final layout and produce
supporting documentation in accordance with WSDOT guidelines and County Road
Standards.
* Design and plans to be prepared using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 or higher format.
* Visit the project locations to review site conditions.
* Based on County review comments, revise 90%, 99% and 99.5% PS&E documents
and prepare and submit final plans for bidding. If needed, County may require a pre-
submittal meeting to review comment resolution.
* Prior to 60% submittal, discuss overhead and underground utility conflicts. Coordinate
with County project manager.
* Prepare Stormwater Technical Information Report/ memo for County review, if
required.
* Support county staff in responding to bid inquiries and preparing addendums.
* Provide design clarifications, submittal reviews, change order drawings, and other
support during construction.
* Have design lead team members available, either in person, by phone or email, during
construction and attended weekly construction meetings, if needed.
* Support Environmental permitting process with necessary documentation.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING:
* Design of any safety elements (guardrail, etc.).
* Design of Signing and Striping Plans.
* Develop Traffic Control Plans.
* Develop Staging and Detour Plans as applicable.
* Support County staff for any road closure/ reduced speed requirements.
* Support County staff in responding to bid inquiries and preparing addendums.
* Provide design clarifications, submittal reviews, change order drawings, and other
support during construction.
* Have design lead team members available, either in person, by phone or email, during
construction and attended weekly construction meetings, if needed.
GEOTECHINAL ENGINEERING:
* Provide geotechnical design/ documentation.
* If needed, evaluate subsurface conditions, stream bed material, culvert, slope stability
hazards, groundwater and provide project design recommendations and report.

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* Provide design clarifications, submittal reviews, change order drawings, and other
support during construction.
* Have design lead team members available, either in person, by phone or email, during
construction and attended weekly construction meetings, if needed.
* If needed, provide pavement design.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
* Attend team meetings on an as needed basis.
* Meet with agency personnel, property owners, and other consultants as requested by
the County.
* Conduct wetland delineations, critical/sensitive area assessments based on review of
existing documentation.
* Conduct archaeological survey and prepare Cultural Resources Survey Report
* Prepare supporting materials for a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA), US Army Corps
Nationwide Permit and WA Dept of Ecology Water Quality Certification, Clark County
Floodplain Permit, and Clark County Wetland/Habitat Permit.
* Identify any other permits required for project.
* Determine and prepare appropriate level of ESA Section 7 coordination
* Develop SWPPP for NPDES permit coverage if disturbance exceeds one acre.
* Develop Mitigation Plans, as necessary, including the development of bid items,
contract plan sheets, and special provisions.
* Prepare SEPA Checklist, if project is not exempt.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSUMPTIONS:
* The county permit coordinator will lead communication with regulatory agencies
* The county permit coordinator will submit permit application packages
* The county permit coordinator will post and distribute SEPA documentation, if needed
* The project is not federally funded; therefore, the county will not prepare a NEPA
document but may need to provide Section 106 and ESA documentation to the US
Army Corps for their own NEPA compliance.
HYDRAULIC AND GEOMORPHIC ANALYSIS:
* Provide project fish passage compliant culvert/bridge design using WDFW's Stream
Simulation guidelines.
* Provide modeling for no-rise analysis and bank protection design.
* Determine requirements for work area access and in-water work.
* Develop temporary water management approaches.
* Prepare hydraulic design report.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: