Columbia County seeks consultants for King Grade Bridge Replacement project.

COLUMBIA COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR:KING GRADE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT. The COLUMBIA COUNTY solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering Design. All work will follow the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) standards and procedures for Local Agencies including in accordance with WSDOT Local Agency Guideline Manual. This Cost-Plus Fixed Fee agreement will be for approximately twenty-four (24) months in duration with the option for the COLUMBIA COUNTY to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. This project has a 0% FSBE goal. Consultants will be considered for the following project: King Grade Bridge Replacement. Columbia County reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Project Description: Columbia County is seeking a qualified consultant to provide Preliminary Engineering Design for the Replacement of the King Grade Bridge. The existing King Grade Bridge consists of a 16.5-ft. wide x 79-ft. long two-span timber bridge supported by pile foundations of unknown depth. The current proposed improvements include the complete removal and replacement of the existing bridge with a new single span, approximately 18' wide by 135' long, steel, concrete or combination thereof new bridge. Consultant services will be for the following: • Structural design for bridges, walls, foundations and other structures; • Geotechnical Engineering; • Roadway and Drainage Design, including Traffic/Roadside Elements; • Environmental analysis and permitting, including BA, NEPA, SEPA, Cultural Resources, etc.; • Final PS&E preparation. The County will be providing the following services: • Location, topo and survey work. The County has state-of-the-art survey-grade drone with LiDAR/photo capabilities, GPS and EDM/Theodolite Survey Equipment. The County has a Licensed Land Surveyor on staff. Columbia County reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any additional and/or subsequent phases (R/W, PS&E, CE, CN, Surveying, & Materials Testing) associated with this project. Evaluation Criteria: Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: • Firm's Experience; • Project Team Experience; • Project Approach; • Project Schedule; • Past Performances/References. Request for Qualifications Documents: Detailed Request for Qualification documents may be downloaded from the Columbia County website at: https://www.columbiaco.com/Bids.aspx?CatID=17. Walter G. Morgan, P.E., of the Public Works Department is the main point of contact for all questions, concerns, and protests regarding this request. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Walter G. Morgan, P.E., at 509.382.2534 or wg_morgan@co.columbia.wa.us. Submittal: Submittals should include the following information: Firm name, phone, and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to project. Please submit THREE copies of your Statement of Qualifications to: Columbia County, P.O. Box 5, 415 N. Guernsey Avenue, Dayton, Washington 99328, Attention: Walter G. Morgan, P.E., no later than 3:00 p.m. on February 26, 2026. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information. Columbia 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 Walter G. Morgan at wg_morgan@co.columbia.wa.us or by calling collect 509.382.2534. Title VI Statement: Columbia 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 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.”Dayton ChronicleFebruary 5, 12, 19, 20266772____