SELECT DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES for NE 179th STREET IMPROVEMENTS from VICINITY of NE 29th AVENUE to VICINITY of NE 50th AVENUE (PRJ0003763/CRP352922) FEDERAL AID STBGUL-4247(005)
| Bidders ID: | NBD14677610496728548 |
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| Due Date: | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| State: | Washington |
| Agency: | County of Clark |
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| Solicitation Number: | RFP Number: 958 |
| Source: | Members Only |
SELECT DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES for NE 179th STREET IMPROVEMENTS from VICINITY of NE 29th AVENUE to VICINITY of NE 50th AVENUE (PRJ0003763/CRP352922) FEDERAL AID STBGUL-4247(005)
RFP Number: 958
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:
Clark County’s Public Works Department is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide the design/engineering, real property acquisition, and environmental documentation and permitting necessary to prepare a biddable and constructible set of plans and specifications.
Release Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference: N/A
Attachments:
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REQUEST for PROPOSAL #958
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Clark County Washington
RELEASE DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
DUE DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 by 11:00 am
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED – NO EXCEPTIONS
Request for Proposal for:
SELECT DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES for NE 179TH STREET
IMPROVEMENTS from VICINITY of NE 29TH AVENUE to VICINITY of
NE 50TH AVENUE (PRJ0003763 / CRP352922)
Federal Aid Number: STBGUL-4247(005)
SUBMIT:
One (1) Original
Four (4) Complete Copies
of the Proposal to:
United Parcel Service / FedEx or Hand Delivery
United States Postal Service)
Clark County
ATTN: Office of Purchasing
1300 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Suite 650
Vancouver WA 98660
564-397-2323
Not Available
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday, except Legal Holidays.
No electronic email 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.
John Huestis
Capital Project Manager / Public Works
John.Huestis@clark.wa.gov
Phone: 564-397-4364
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.
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.
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
is
available
at
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 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
ADA@clark.wa.gov or by calling 564-397-2322. 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/
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.
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.
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 within 3 business days of
receipt of Letter of Notice.
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.
SALES TAX - Out of State Businesses – WA State Reporting Thresholds & Nexus
https://dor.wa.gov/education/industry-guides/out-state-businesses-reporting-thresholds-
and-nexus Businesses operating outside WA State must register to report B&O tax and
collect/submit applicable sales tax, if the business meets any of the following thresholds in
the current or prior year:
• Has physical presence nexus in Washington.
• Has more than $100,000 in combined gross receipts sourced or attributed to
Washington.
• Is organized or commercially domiciled in Washington.
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. Conceptual Aerial Exhibit (30%)
B. Preliminary Stormwater Memo (30%)
C. 179th Street Circulation and Access Management Plan
Request for Proposal # 958
Select Design Eng Svcs for NE 179th St Improv from NE 29th Ave To NE 50th Ave (PRJ0003763/CRP352922) Fed Aid # STBGUL-424(005)
D. Draft Hart Crowser Geotechnical Report (November 25, 2002)
E. Draft CH2MHill Geologic Hazards Assessment (September 22, 2003)
F. WSDOT Local Agency Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement
Request for Proposal # 958
Select Design Eng Svcs for NE 179th St Improv from NE 29th Ave To NE 50th Ave (PRJ0003763/CRP352922) Fed Aid # STBGUL-424(005)
Part I
Proposal Requirements
Section IA
1. Introduction
General Information
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain, in a full and open competition,
proposals for required engineering services for the roadway improvements described herein. The
required services are generally described below in Section 1B.
This is a federally funded contract and therefore proposers must be actively registered in the
System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of proposal submission and again at contract
award, per FAR 52.204-7 and must maintain registration in SAM during contract performance,
per FAR 52.204-13. The consultant must provide evidence of SAM registration under federal
funding guidelines.
Selected candidates based on proposal review may be asked to interview to determine the final
consultant selection.
This segment of NE 179th Street begins approximately 1.1 miles east of Interstate 5. The project
will widen NE 179th Street between NE 29th Avenue and NE 50th Avenue and includes a creek
crossing and the development of retaining walls. The roadway is classified as a principal arterial
(Pr-4cb), with four travel lanes as well as bike and pedestrian facilities.
This is a qualifications-based selection process, do not submit costs with proposal.
Clark County, (WA) contracts with the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) to
maintain our Consultant Rosters. To be eligible to participate in this 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 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/
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 requires qualifications-based selection, do not submit costs with proposal.
2. Background
The NE/NW 179th Street corridor in Clark County serves as a primary east-west facility providing
access to I-5, rural neighborhoods, planned urban neighborhoods, and the Clark County
Amphitheater and Fairgrounds. 179th Street is classified as a principal arterial from Northwest 11th
Avenue to Northeast 72nd Avenue, intended to function to carry large volumes of traffic over long
distances. When fully built, this roadway is planned to have two travel lanes in each direction with
a center turn lane or median and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The corridor is facing many
challenges. The existing topography creates significant hills and valleys that will need to be
adjusted to provide a modern arterial design. The 2,200-acre area surrounding the corridor was
recently released from urban holding, which restricted urban density development due to a lack of
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