Site work and new construction of a water / sewer project in Ridgefield, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project; and for the construction of a water / sewer project.

The City is seeking qualifications from firms experienced in water distribution and elevated reservoir design to provide advice and professional engineering services for planning, modeling, design, and construction management phase services associated with the proposed Eastside Elevated Water Storage Tank. Firms must demonstrate their qualifications for such work, in conformity with industry standards, as well as applicable local, state, and federal requirements. The submitting party must also demonstrate experience with large capital water projects in Southwest Washington, including working with the Clark Public Utility District (CPU). The City of Ridgefield requests the submission of qualifications statements which will lead to the possible award of a contract to provide Professional Engineering and project management services for a project involving the design and construction of a new 2-5 million gallon elevated water storage tank (or ground and elevated storage combination) at a location to be determined, on the east side of I-5, in the vicinity of the City's current intertie connection to the Clark Public Utility District (CPU) water system (at the corner of S. 5th Street and N. 85th Avenue). The intent of the project is to provide additional storage for current and future water demands and to stabilize water pressure in a reliable, efficient manner. The project shall encompass all other adjustments/modifications required on the existing water distribution infrastructure to ensure seamless integration of the proposed tank into the existing system. The City is in the process of finalizing a Purchase and Sale agreement for an approximate 5.3 acre site near the intersection of NE 85th Avenue and S. 5th Street. Note: prior to the City taking possession of the property, personnel from Clark Cowlitz Fire Rescue will be conducting a training burn of a structure on the site. In is not yet determined when the City will clear the site; until then, public access to the site is restricted. The range of services requested are: 1. Analysis 2. Planning and Pre-Design 3. Design 4. Project Management The anticipated work schedule is as follows: _ Task 1 is to be completed within 3-months of the Notice to Proceed Task 2 is to be completed within 6-months of the Notice to Proceed (with SEPA submitted at least 90-days before the expected PWB FY2025 application deadline, or circa 1 April 2024). Task 3 is to be completed within 9-months of the Notice to Proceed Task 4 is to yield a published bid within 13-months of the Notice to Proceed. It is anticipated that the project under this agreement will be federally funded and as such all rules, regulations, statutes and policies whatsoever required by the funding source must be followed. All project or contract language specific questions, requests for substitutions or changes, or requests for clarification must be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal, by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Incomplete or late inquiries may not be considered. The City of Ridgefield is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women's Business Enterprises in contracting activities. The City of Ridgefield 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 contacting Melissa Irwin, Bids@ridgefieldwa.us or 360-857-3557. The City of Ridgefield 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. The City reserves the right to cancel this request or reject any and all Submittals or to waive any minor formalities of this call if the best interest of the City would be served. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.