Rush River Water Resource District Engineering Services

The District owns, operates, maintains, develops, and constructs drainage, flood protection, and other water infrastructure projects in accordance with its statutory authorities. The District occasionally requests cost-share participation from the North Dakota State Water Commission (the "SWC") regarding various project development, design, and construction activities. In accordance with the SWC`s cost-share policies, the District must conduct an engineering services selection process at least every three years to qualify for cost-share regarding project engineering and development. The District previously conducted an engineering selection process for purposes of procuring an engineering firm, and conducted interviews with two qualified firms, in accordance with the SWC`s cost-share rules and North Dakota law. However, following the interviews, the District concluded engaging more than one firm would be more economically advantageous for the District and for the residents and property owners within the District`s geographical boundaries. With that in mind, the District has elected to proceed with the engineering selection process again, with the objective of selecting more than one qualified firm to act as consultant engineers for the District. This RFQ process will satisfy the SWC cost-share requirements. Scope of Services The District is seeking a `pool` of two firms that could provide general engineering services and consulting to assist, advise, and act on behalf of the District regarding all proceedings and projects of the District, including regular attendance at meetings of the District; surveys; inspection and maintenance of existing projects, including assessment projects, drains, and retention projects; development, study, survey, design, bidding, contract administration, and right of way acquisition regarding new projects, improvements to the District`s existing projects, and snagging and clearing projects; administration and negotiation of land and right of way acquisition on behalf of the District; assistance regarding permit administration, including surface drainage, subsurface drainage, dam, and dike permitting; investigation and assistance regarding administration of dike, dam, drainage, and obstruction complaints; assessment district development; negotiation with road authorities, railroads, and other entities on the District`s behalf; regular cooperation and interaction with the District`s staff, legal counsel, and other consultants; and otherwise performing all other tasks as necessary to act on the District`s behalf.