Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Harrah, Washington. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Yakima County solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in concrete bridge demolition, design, and construction. Consultants will be considered for the following project: Harrah Road Bridge #251 Replacement These are four separate projects, but due to their close proximity to each other and similar nature, they are to be designed by one bridge consultant. The project are estimated to start the design phase in July 2024 and complete by March 2026. These cost plus fixed fee agreements will be for approximately 24 months in duration with the option for Yakima County to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Yakima County reserves the right to amend terms of this "Request for Qualifications" (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Project Description The work to be performed by the consultant consists of preparing preliminary engineering design for the replacement of four low-volume Yakima County bridges, including geotechnical investigation, environmental documentation, permit applications, plans, specifications, and estimate. Yakima County reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with this/these project(s). Evaluation Criteria Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: 1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager 2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm 3) Ability to meet schedule 4) Approach to project 5) Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards 6) Past Performance/References Consultants who submitted the three highest ranked SOQ submissions will be further evaluated by interview approximately 30 days after the SOQ submission date. Consultant procurement is estimated to be executed in July 2024. Cost proposals or any element of cost shall not be included in the submittal, as they are not considered in the selection process. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Ryan Young at (509) 574-2308. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Yakima County 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 Ryan Young at ryan.young@co.yakima.wa.us or by calling (509) 574-2308. Title VI Statement Yakima 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 it 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 method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.