This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Okanogan, Washington. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

This is a solicitation for Consultants to submit their Qualification Statements for Architectural services. The selected Consultant will enter into a two-year (2023-2025) on call contract with Okanogan County. Questions concerning this RFQ may be directed to County Commissioner Andy Hover at 509-669-1606 or by email at andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us. The County of Okanogan 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 Lanie Johns at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us or by calling (800) 833-6388. The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an award. The Consultant(s) selected for On-Call Architectural Services shall be responsible for Architectural work that may be required by the County over the duration of the contract term. Work may include but is not limited to the following: New building construction Existing building remodels, additions, maintenance or repair Utility Work All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable building codes and federal, state, and local laws. Electronic submittals shall be in pdf format, cannot be larger than 8mb, nor more than 12 single sided 8.5" x 11" pages, and each consultant is responsible to ensure the submittal is received by the County. Consultants may submit one (1) paper copy of their SOQ, not to exceed 12 single sided 8.5"x 11" pages each, to Okanogan County Commissioners Office Attn: Lanie Johns at the address noted above. Each Firm's Qualifications Statement will be evaluated and scored on the following categories: Firm and staff experience and architectural capabilities (15pts) Approach to project types (new, remodel, repair, additions) (15pts) Availability (15pts) Cost effectiveness of services and projects (15pts) Ability to effectively respond to Okanogan County (15pts) Familiarity with Okanogan County facilities and needs (5pts) Familiarity with Government Projects (15pts) Experience identifying & managing grants (5pts) Selection of a Consultant will be based on the highest average SOQ and Interview score. The County may interview up to the top 3 candidates based on their total SOQ scores, if deemed necessary. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.