Skamania County Notice to Consultants
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Skamania County’s RFQ Webpage Advertisement; CRP No. 2025-01 Federal Aid No. STBGR-Z930(004)
Federal Aid# STBGR-Z930(004) CRP #2025-01
2026 High Cost Bridge Inspection Project

Bridge Inspection Reports

Questions & Answers

Skamania County (COUNTY) is seeking qualifications from consulting firms with expertise in structural engineering to perform bridge inspections on nonredundant steel tension members, complex, yearly routine inspection frequency, scour critical and other bridge structures as needed.
Planning (PL) / Preliminary Engineering (PE):

•  Bridge Inspections (Including UBIT & Traffic Control Services)
  o 207 Conrad Lundy Bridge (Structure ID 08368500)
  o 101 Washougal River Bridge (Structure ID 0012160A)
  o 105 Hatchery Bridge (Structure ID 07974500)
  o 304 Lava Creek Bridge (Structure ID 08471500)
  o Other bridge structures as needed
• Bridge Load Ratings with WA-105 truck
  o 101 Washougal River Bridge (Structure ID 0012160A)
  o 105 Hatchery Bridge (Structure ID 07974500)
  o 304 Lava Creek Bridge (Structure ID 08471500)
  o Others bridge structures as needed
• WSBIM (Bridgeworks) SNBI Data Entry / Compliance Review

The anticipated timeline for the project is from November 2025 through December 2027. A two-year routine bridge inspection cycle. Additional information for this request for qualifications (RFQ) is available online at:

Request for Qualifications ǀ Skamania County
https://www.skamaniacounty.org/departments-offices/public-works/request-for-qualifications

Bridge No. 207, Conrad Lundy Bridge is located on Wind River Road at milepost ~3.47. Bridge No. 101,Washougal River Bridge is located on Canyon Creek Road at milepost ~9.89. Bridge No. 105, Hatchery Bridge is located on Washougal River Road at milepost ~15.44. Bridge No. 304, Lava Creek Bridge is located on Oklahoma Road at milepost ~0.23. All these bridges are greater than 20 feet and are included in the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory (NBI). The COUNTY received federal funding through the Surface Transportation Block Grant – Rural program for this project. The latest bridge inspections can be downloaded here.

Contract Type
The contract type is Local Agency Professional Service Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement.

DBE Participation
There is no DBE goal established for this project. A voluntary 10% SBE is included in the project.

Consultant Qualification Requirements
The COUNTY solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in structural engineering, bridge inspections and load ratings. The consulting firm and their subconsultants are active in the System of Award Management(Sam.gov). Additionally, the COUNTY is seeking a firm with experience and knowledge with federally funded projects and NBI bridges that are nonredundant steel tension members, complex, have yearly routine inspection frequency, weight restricted or are scour critical.

Special Provisions
None

Consultant Submittals
The consultant will provide 4 copies of the qualification packages, no more than 15 pages, double-sided including resumes, examples of work, and proposals to perform the work. The qualifications submittals shall include at least:

• 1) Project Fed Aid Number, County Road Project Number, and Name
  • STBGR-Z930(004), CRP 2025-01, and 2026 High Cost Bridge Inspection Project

• 2) Prime Consultant’s company name address, phone number, and email contact information
• 3) Project team, including resumes of team members for the consultant and any subconsultants
• 4) Description of understanding of project by the team
• 5) Approach to voluntary SBE goal6) Submittal package addressed to Sadi’ Stouder-Pettenger, Skamania County Department of Public Works, PO Box 1009, Stevenson, WA 98648-1009.

 Submittals are due no later than 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 30, 2025. Submittals will not be accepted afterthat time and date. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Sadi’ Stouder-Pettenger at 509-427-3910 or sadi@co.skamania.wa.us.

Consultant Evaluations
Qualification submittals shall be provided with no cost estimates for consulting work. If a cost estimate isprovided, it shall be in a sealed envelope. If a submittal includes a cost estimate that is not in a sealed envelope,the submittal will be rejected and not considered. Qualification Consultant Criteria:

• 1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager, 10%
• 2) Qualifications / Expertise of Firm & Subconsultants (WSDOT Bridge Inspectors Certificates, NSTM Certificates, UBIT Services, Professional Structural Engineer in the State of Washington, Load Rater, High Angle Entry techniques, Traffic Control Services), 30%
• 3) Ability to meet schedule, 20%
• 4) Approach to plan, 15%
• 5) Familiarity with WSDOT, FHWA, WSBIM (Bridgeworks) and county standards, 15%
• 6) Past Performance / References, 5%
• 7) Approach to meet the voluntary SBE goal (voluntary SBE Participation Plan), 5%

 After the COUNTY reviews the submittals, consultant firms will be short-listed and invited to an electronic interview. The interview score will be based on the team’s ability to demonstrate their combined experience, capabilities, and approach to completing the project. Final selection from the short-listed firms shall be made based upon combined results of the submittal and the electronic interview scoring.

Title VI Statement
“Skamania County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Skamania County in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities.

Procurement Schedule
RFQ Advertisement Commence Date: September 24, 2025
RFQ Advertisement Questions Received by Date: October 20, 2025
RFQ Advertisement Responses Date: October 22, 2025, downloaded here
Consultant Submittals Due Date: October 30, 2025, due no later than 10:00 A.M.
Anticipated Consultant Short-Listed Date: November 10, 2025
Anticipated Consultant Interview Date: November 18, 2025
Anticipated Notification of Award Date: November 25, 2025

Federal Aid# BHOS-2030(012) CRP #2025-04

Butler Eddy Bridge Replacement Project

Skamania County (COUNTY) is seeking qualifications from engineering consulting services to design and facilitate the replacement of Bridge No. 106, Butler Eddy Bridge (Structure ID No: 08474400).

Q & A - Butler Eddy Bridge Replacement Project 

RFQ_Web_ButlerEddyBridge_Final20250820

Butler Eddy Federal Funding Application

Critical Finding Report

Preliminary Engineering (PE):

• Permitting - environmental, archeological, etc.

• Surveying, Right-of-Way / Easement research and needs determination

• Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), stamped by professional engineer registered in the State of Washington

• Stamped Contract including Special Provisions

  The COUNTY may supplement the consultant agreement to include future phases (RW, CN) including: Right-of-Way (RW):

• If ROW is needed – Appraisals and Reviews, Acquisitions, Relocation and Property Management

  according to the Uniform Relocation Act and detailed in WSDOT’s Right-of-Way Manual and Lag Manual.

  Construction Phase (CN):

• Record of Materials, RAM reviews, Buy America, Build America Buy America, CMOs, etc.

• Construction inspection and oversight, project management assistance, closure documentation etc.

The anticipated timeline for the project is from November 2025 through December 2030. Additional information for this request for qualifications (RFQ) is available online at

Request for Qualifications ǀ Skamania County

https://www.skamaniacounty.org/departments-offices/public-works/request-for-qualifications

Bridge No. 106, Butler Eddy Bridge is located on Skamania Landings Road at milepost ~0.93. The bridge is greater than 20 feet and is included in the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory (NBI). The replacement bridge should be a simple concrete or metal design bridge and limit substructure components within the waterway. The proposed bridge length is ~200 feet. The COUNTY received funding through the federal Local Bridge Program for the replacement of the bridge. The funding applications submitted can be downloaded here.

The current Butler Eddy bridge was closed on May 23, 2025, to all traffic due to a concern that the bridge could experience a localized failure situation.

Contract Type

The contract type is Local Agency Professional Service Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement.

DBE Participation

The DBE goal for this project is 13%.

Consultant Qualification Requirements

The COUNTY solicits interest from consulting firms with Professional Engineers in the State of Washington and expertise in Structural Engineering, specializing in bridge design. The consulting firm and their subconsultants are active in the System of Award Management (Sam.gov). Additionally, the COUNTY is seeking a firm with experience and knowledge with federally funded projects with the capability and availability to manage and assist the County through the preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction phases.

Special Provisions

Special provisions are dependent on design and the grant funding requirements.

Consultant Submittals

The consultant will provide 4 copies of the qualification packages, no more than 15 pages, double-sided including resumes, examples of work, and proposals to perform the work. The qualifications submittals shall include at least:

1. Project Fed Aid Number, County Road Project Number, and Name

   • BHOS-2030(012), CRP 2025-04, and Butler Eddy Bridge Replacement Project

2. Prime Consultant’s company name address, phone number, and email contact information

3. Project team, including resumes of team members for the consultant and any subconsultants

4. Description of understanding of project by the team

5. Approach to DBE goal

6. Submittal package addressed to Sadi’ Stouder-Pettenger, Skamania County Department of Public Works, PO Box 1009, Stevenson, WA 98648-1009.

Submittals are due no later than 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Sadi’ Stouder-Pettenger at 509-427- 3910 or sadi@co.skamania.wa.us.

Consultant Evaluations

Qualification submittals shall be provided with no cost estimates for consulting work. If a cost estimate is provided, it shall be in a sealed envelope. If a submittal includes a cost estimate that is not in a sealed envelope, the submittal will be rejected and not considered. Qualification Consultant Criteria:

1. Qualification of Proposed Project Manager, 15%

2. Qualifications / Expertise of Firm, 15%

3. Ability to meet schedule, 20%

4. Approach to plan, 20%

5. Familiarity with WSDOT, FHWA, and county standards, 15%

6. Past Performance / References, 5%

7. Approach to meet the DBE goal (DBE Participation Plan), 10%

After the COUNTY reviews the submittals, consultant firms will be short-listed and invited to an electronic interview. The interview score will be based on the team’s ability to demonstrate their combined experience, capabilities, and approach to completing the project. Final selection from the short-listed firms shall be made based upon combined results of the submittal and the electronic interview scoring.

Title VI Statement

“Skamania 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 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Skamania County in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities.

Procurement Schedule

RFQ Advertisement Commence Date: September 3rd, 2025

RFQ Advertisement Questions Received by Date: September 20th, 2025

RFQ Advertisement Responses Date: September 23rd, 2025, download here 

Consultant Submittals Due Date: October 2nd, 2025, due no later than 10:00 A.M.

Anticipated Consultant Short-Listed Date: October 7th, 2025

Anticipated Consultant Interview Date: October 14th, 2025

Anticipated Notification of Award Date: October 21st, 2025