Okanogan County seeks qualifications for bridge consulting services until March 20, 2026.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR    County Bridge Consulting Services  Qualification Statements for 2026 On-Call Bridge Consulting Services will be received by Okanogan County Department of Public Works at 1234A Second Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840, until  3:00pm, March 20, 2026  . Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7321 or by email at sfulmer@okanogancounty.gov. Electronic and/or facsimile submittals will not be accepted. This is a solicitation for Consultants to submit Statements of Qualifications for County Bridge Consulting services for the Okanogan County Department of Public Works. Work may include bridge load ratings, special inspections and load ratings for damaged or deteriorated bridges, design of structure repairs or improvements, feasibility studies, planning studies and other structural engineering tasks in an on-call capacity through the end of 2029. All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual, WSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual, and the Local Agency Guidelines. Please submit two (2) paper copies of your SOQ, not to exceed 12 single sided pages each, to Okanogan County Public Works, Attn: Contracts Administrator, to the address noted above. Each Firms Qualifications Statement will be evaluated and scored on the following categories: Experience and expertise with similar scopes of work for local agencies Familiarity with Okanogan County bridges Efficiency and cost savings measures Availability and proximity to perform work Examples of projects worked on Selection of a Consultant will be based on the highest average SOQ and Interview score. The County may interview up to the top 3 candidates based on their total SOQ scores, if deemed necessary. The County of Okanogan 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 Public Works at pw@co.okanogan.wa.us or by calling collect (800) 833-6388. The County of Okanogan 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 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. Translation esta disponible a pedido. Por favor enviar un correo electronico a pw@okanogancounty.gov para solicitor este aviso en   espanol. Published in the Methow Valley News on February 25; March 4, 2026; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune  February 26; March 5, 2026. OVG1026983 ad+#1026983]