RFP Engineering - Development of Talent, Ashland and Phoenix (TAP) Water System Improvements

The project will result in these water system improvements as identified in the TAP Water System Master Plan: Replace an existing 50 horsepower (HP) pump with a 125 HP pump at the Regional Booster Pump Station. Installation of a new 50 HP pump at the Talent Booster Pump Station (BPS). Replace the existing standby generator at the Talent BPS with a new larger generator. Installation of a new standby generator at the Ashland BPS (not listed in the TAP Master Plan). Evaluation of system telemetry components and recommendation/implementation of improvements. The installation of these water system improvements must comply with all applicable codes and design standards pertaining to essential water facility components. The project will include, but is not specifically limited to, development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), and bidding and construction support. All proposals shall be submitted as set forth in Section 6 - Instructions to Proposers. The City is not responsible for proposals submitted in any manner, format or to any delivery point other than as required by the Solicitation Document. Proposals must be from an Oregon Professional Engineer and shall be concise, appropriate to the scale of the evaluation and include only items that are relevant to this specific project. Consultant selection will be based upon weighed criteria as set forth in the Solicitation Document and will include criteria such as (but not limited to): proposed work plan and approach, schedule, general and special project experiences, team experience and availability, and other applicable criteria. The City of Ashland reserves the right to cancel this procurement or reject any and all proposals in accordance with ORS 279B.100. For further information, contact Kevin Caldwell, Project Manager at 541/552-2414 or by email at kevin.caldwell@ashland.or.us. Consultant selection is anticipated to result in the issuance of a contract for engineering services in the form provided in this RFP. This method of personal services solicitation is categorized as Intermediate Procurement (contracts between $5,000 and $75,000). The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements.
Division 33 -	Utilities.
Division 34 -	Transportation.
Division 35 -	Waterway and Marine Construction.