Site work for a water / sewer project in Mount Vernon, Washington. Design plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

As of October 24, 2025, this project is in the design phase. A timeline for construction has not yet been established. Skagit County Public Works Department invites the submittal of written statements of qualifications from firms interested in providing Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering, Environmental Permitting (including, but not limited to NEPA), Hydraulic Evaluation, and Right-of-Way Services for the Concrete Sauk Valley Road Bank Stabilization - Milepost 3.7 Project. The project consists of the design and construction of bank restoration measures in Skagit River (Ovenell Reach) to stabilize an actively eroding segment of channel bank. This action is needed to protect Concrete Sauk Valley Road against erosion related damage from lateral river migration processes The Skagit River has been formally designated by Congress as Wild and Scenic and supports native Pacific salmon, steelhead, bull trout, and other native fish and wildlife species. Therefore, the design and construction should balance the needs for an effective and sustainable roadway while attaining functional aquatic and riparian processes. The work to be performed by the selected Consultant will include but is not limited to; preparation of the PS&E including design of the fish and river friendly channel bank modification on a Wild and Scenic river, preparation of up to three preliminary design alternatives, project plans and specifications in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, an estimate of construction costs, topographic mapping and surveying, environmental permitting (including, but not limited to NEPA), hydrologic and geotechnical based design, and cultural resource investigation. Skagit County reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases(CM, CN) associated with this project. DISAVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISEGOAL Consultants are alerted that this is a federally funded project. All prospective consultants will be held to Federal EEO Requirements. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE mandatory goal of twelve percent (12%) has been assigned to this project. Certification is required for contract award. CONTRACT TYPE ANDPAYMENT METHOD Skagit County will use WSDOT's Local Agency A&E Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement for the contract with the selected consultant. The consultant and any subconsultants are required to provide a FYE 2023 approved Indirect Cost Rate letter or Safe Harbor Rate letter from WSDOT to be incorporated into the agreement. Invoices from the Consultant shall be paid via check issued by Skagit County AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION Skagit County in accordance with Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act(Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all ofits programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing David Walde at davidw@co.skagit.wa.us or calling(360) 416-1400. Skagit County reserves the right to amend terms of this "Request for Qualifications" (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to with draw the RFQ at anytime. Question Deadline 11/25/2024 at 4:00 PM PT Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Thomas Weller ,Engineering Division Manager at (360)416-1447, or email him attweller@co.skagit.wa.us. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.