REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
Federal Aid Survey Services Contract
This is a solicitation for Consultants to submit their Qualification Statements for land survey services. The selected Consultant(s) will enter into a one year, or until project completion, contract with Okanogan County Public Works which will include work on Federal Aid projects. Qualification Statements will be received by the Okanogan County Department of Public Works office at 1234A Second Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840, until 2:00pm, January 25, 2022. Questions concerning this RFQ may be directed to the Contract Administrator at 509-422-7300 or by email at sstidman@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 Public Works at pw@co.okanogan.wa.us or by calling collect (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.
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The Consultant(s) selected for the below stated Federal Aid projects shall be responsible for land survey work that may be required by the County over the duration of the contract(s) term. Work may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Topo Survey and Mapping
• Boundary and Right of way
• Record of Survey
• Construction Staking
• Stockpile Measurements
This is a solicitation for Consultants to submit Statements of Qualifications which will include work on the following Federal Aid projects:
• OCRP 9114-06 Twisp River Bridge Deck Repair
• OCRP 9114-07 Twisp River Road-Spokane Grade Overlay
• OCRP 9114-08 Twisp River Road Reconstruction
Land Survey Services for these projects are estimated to begin between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024 and may extend beyond this estimated date range. The County of Okanogan may select one or multiple consultants for each individual project listed.
The County of Okanogan reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with these projects.
Please submit two (2) paper copies of your SOQ, not to exceed 12 single sided pages each, to Okanogan County Public Works Attn: Contracts Administrator at the address noted above.
Each Firm’s Qualifications Statement will be evaluated and scored on the following categories:
Firm’s experience
Staff experience
Availability
Accessibility
Experience with Okanogan County Public Works projects
Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards
Examples of Similar Work
References
All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual and the Local Agency Guidelines.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 5, 12, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 6, 13, 2022. OVG946114
A & D Coe SP 2021-18
Notice of Application and SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by NCW Land Surveying, LLC, on behalf of Aaron & Desirae Coe to divide approximately 4.61 acres into 2 lots. Proposed lots to be served by on-site septic systems and existing permit exempt well. The property is identified by parcel # 3827273008 located at 10 Sylvester Rd, approximately 3 miles northerly of Tonasket, WA.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible Official issued a final SEPA determination identifying this project is exempt from SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11.
The comment period for this project ends February 4, 2022 at 5pm. Comments must be submitted in writing. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113 or by e-mail at cschumacher@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 5, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 6, 2022. OVG946108
Notice of Public Hearing
Capital Improvement Plan Update
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on January 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in order to take public testimony regarding updates and amendments to the County’s Capital Improvement Plan. The purpose of the plan is to inventory existing facilities, forecast future needs for such facilities, identify locations for proposed expansions or new capital facility projects, outline a plan to finance such capital facilities within funding capacities and identify other sources of public money for such purposes. This is a forecasting document and is not a budget for expenditure or a guarantee the project will be implemented.
The public hearing will be conducted via ZOOM. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89335477398 Meeting ID: 893 3547 7398 Or Join by Phone +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or+1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 893 3547 7398 in the Commissioners Auditorium located at 123 5th Ave N, Okanogan, WA.
Verbal testimony will be taken at the hearing. Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and may be submitted in writing or electronically to Lanie Johns, Clerk of the Board, at 123 5th Ave N Ste 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Date of publishing is January 5-6 and January 19-20, 2022.
The proposed draft Capital Improvement Plan update will be available January 5, 2022 and can be obtained by contacting: Okanogan County Clerk of the Board, Lanie Johns at 509-422-7100 or by mailing a request to Lanie Johns at 123 5th Ave N, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or by email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News January 5, 19, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 6, 20, 2022. OVG946098
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 5380220000, 7790160002 & 7790160001)
Proponent: Michael & Elisabeth McPhaden
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 8892100100 & 8892100200)
Proponent: Peterson Sean & Tram Hiltz and Barry & Melissa Maitland
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 5, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 6, 2022. OVG946201
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT
ESTATE OF JOHN DAVID RUSSELL, DECEASED
CAUSE No. 21-4-00551-29
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030 & 51)
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.
The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.
This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 22, 2021
/c/ Sandra L. Vargas
Personal Representative
Attorneys for Personal
Representative:
STILES & LEHR INC., P.S.
/c/ Brock D. Stiles WSBA # 15707
P.O. Box 228 / 925 Metcalf Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-0131
Published in the Methow Valley News December 22, 29, 2021; January 5, 2022
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS #2022-01
Professional Engineering Services for:
POTW Improvements
Release date January 5, 2022
Proposals due: January 26, 2022 3:00 PM
Proposal shall be sealed and clearly marked with RFQ # and Title. Submit four (4) copies and one (1) PDF to:
Andrew Denham
Town of Twisp
Public Works Director
PO box 278
Twisp, Wa. 98856
publicworks@townoftwisp.com
Part 1. General Information
The Town of Twisp is located in North Central Washington and owns and operates a POTW along the bank of the Methow River in Okanogan County. The Town and the Department of Ecology adopted a comprehensive Wastewater Facility Plan in September of 2020. The purpose of this RFQ is to engage professional engineering services to provide final plans, specifications and engineering estimates (PS&E) and construction technical support for the much-needed improvements at the POTW.
The existing POTW is an activated sludge oxidation ditch which is aerated via diffused aeration. The existing NPDES permit limitation for annual average flow (AAF) is 163,000 gallons with a population limitation of 1456. The biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) loading is of particular concern as it is nearing capacity due to a new SIU brewery. Design criteria will be based off twenty-year growth projections. Biosolids dewatering equipment is currently being upgraded to a new screw press to produce class B biosolids.
Part 2. Project Description
The project includes major improvements to nearly all facilities within the POTW including; influent pump station, SCADA, headworks, new selector tanks, aeration basin, secondary clarifiers, RAS/WAS pumps, aeration system, UV disinfection, effluent discharge, cross connection control, operation and laboratory building, garage, and reclaimed water.
The complete project description, background, and Wastewater Facility Plan along with the 2019 General Sewer Plan can be found on the Town’s website at www.townoftwisp.com
Part 3. Consultant Scope of Work
The consultant scope of work includes but is not limited to;
• PS&E
• Contract documents
• Project bidding support
•Construction inspection services
• Survey services
• Project management
• Geotech services
•Permits preparation and submittal
• Public outreach
• 30%, 60%, 90% and final plan designs
•Construction funding assistance
• Construction management
• Detailed cost estimates
• Record drawings
The Town anticipates providing program oversight and direction to the consultant and will rely on the consultant to provide technical expertise and project management resources to assist in delivery of work. It is intended that the consultant work closely with the Public Works Director and operational staff.
Part 4. Source of Funding
The Town secured $769,000 in project design funding through the Department of Ecology Clean Water SRF (WQC 2022TwisPW-00057) and is obligated to complete the design by August 1, 2022. Applicable funds are expected to be expended for design by the project completion date with construction funding assistance to be completed within 60 days of final design acceptance.
Part 5. Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the Town to require equal opportunity in employment and services subject to eligibility standards that may be required for a specific program.
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, political affiliation be denied employment or benefits, or be discriminated against as a consumer, administrator or staff person under any program or activity receiving funds under this RFQ.
In compliance with the Department of Labor Regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, no qualified handicapped individuals shall be discriminated against in admission or access to any program or activity.
Submitters must agree to provide equal opportunity in the administration of the contract and its subcontracts or other agreements.
Part 6. Consultant Evaluation Process
A review committee will be appointed to evaluate the submittals received in response to this RFQ. For the purpose of scoring submittals, each committee member will perform an initial evaluation of each submittal on the following criteria;
• Project understanding and approach
• Project team and references
• Expertise in funding assistance
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner
• Technical experience with similar projects
• Expertise in designing cost-effective and innovative retrofit improvements at a POTW
Following the initial evaluation of the submittals, the highest-ranking agencies will be invited to participate in an interview process. The Town will notify the agency’s contact person provided to schedule the interview. The purpose of the interview is to give the review committee an opportunity to meet the project team that will be involved in the design and project management. Initial evaluation scores are considered preliminary only and will not be weighted in the interview process. It has not been determined if the interview will be virtual or in-person at this time.
It is the intention that after appropriate evaluations and interviews the Town will select the best qualified engineering firm, negotiate the terms of contract, and enter into an agreement for such services to complete the scope of work as it pertains to this RFQ.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 5, 12, 19, 2022
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS #2022-02
Professional Engineering Services for:
On Call General Services
Release date January 5, 2022
Proposals due: January 26, 2022 3:00 PM
The Town of Twisp, Washington solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in providing on-call professional engineering services.
The Town of Twisp is seeking qualification statements from Professional Engineering firms with experience providing design services including roadway, water, stormwater, sewer, airport, electrical, structure design, surveying, cultural and geotechnical investigation, studies, permitting, right of way acquisition, as well as the creation of plans, plan review, specifications, and estimates, construction management, and construction engineering services.
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website for information concerning the RFQ and any addenda issued on the Town of Twisp’s website (www.townoftwisp.com).
Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be directed to Andrew Denham, Public Works Director at (509) 997-1311 or via email at publicworks@townoftwisp.com
The Town of Twisp reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event will the Town or any of their respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse, the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs. The prospective consultant team shall absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the submittals.
RFQ SUBMITTAL GENERAL INFORMATION
Interested firms shall submit a Statement of Qualification that contains the following:
1. Cover Letter.
2. Qualifications: Outline the qualifications of the firm to perform this work and:
a. Project management and ability to meet review deadlines.
b. Provide an organizational chart of the proposed consulting team and a short resume of all key people listed on the chart, including their availability to perform this work.
3. References: Provide a list of relevant experience and reference contacts and:
a. Past performance and mechanisms used to ensure timely responses to Town’s requests.
b. Demonstrated ability to perform high quality work, and to control costs.
4. Organization billing rate: Provide a billing rate list of staff rates that will be included in the submittal.
All responses shall be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with RFQ # and Title. Submit four (4) copies and one (1) PDF to:
Andrew Denham
Town of Twisp
Public Works Director
PO box 278
Twisp, WA. 98856
Responses will be received by the Public Works Director up to the hour of 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 26th, 2022. Responses delivered after that time will not be accepted. The Town of Twisp is not responsible for delays in delivery.
Hand-delivered responses, or responses not sent through the USPS, shall be delivered to 110 E. Second Ave. Twisp, WA 98856.
The Town of Twisp will evaluate and select the consultant based on the submitted Statement of Qualifications. The Town reserves the right to utilize any additional evaluation criteria it so chooses to make a final decision on the selection of the consultant. The Town may conduct interviews of the top-ranking firms to make a final decision.
The Town of Twisp will execute a master agreement with the selected consultant and, when engineering services are needed, task orders will be executed amending the master agreement. The term of this master agreement will be for 4 years from the date of execution. The Town reserves the right to terminate the master agreement at any time during this 4-year period.
It is the intention that after appropriate evaluations and interviews the Town will select the best qualified engineering firm, negotiate the terms of contract, and enter into an agreement for such services as it pertains to this RFQ.
For those projects which are federally funded, the selected firm will be required to comply with the applicable federal requirements including those relating to Equal Opportunity in Employment. It is the policy of the Town to require equal opportunity in employment and services subject to eligibility standards that may be required for a specific program.
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, political affiliation be denied employment or benefits, or be discriminated against as a consumer, administrator or staff person under any program or activity receiving funds under this RFQ.
In compliance with the Department of Labor Regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, no qualified handicapped individuals shall be discriminated against in admission or access to any program or activity.
Submitters must agree to provide equal opportunity in the administration of the contract and its subcontracts or other agreements.
SUMMARY OF REQUIRED SERVICES
The following is a list of anticipated general engineering services and work scope needed through this on-call contract:
Design Services
1. Roadway and pavement design
2. Utility design including planning, permitting and Utility coordination
3. Land Surveying including Topographical Surveys, R.O.W. final legal descriptions, exhibits and monumentation
4. Airport design including planning and permitting
5. Plan Review, including reviews of transportation, storm, and water systems
6. Landscape Architecture, irrigation design and Urban/Streetscape Design
7. Cost estimating
8. Project Management Services
Construction/Preconstruction Services
1. Surveys/Construction Staking
2. Coordination of Geotechnical engineering, materials testing and environmental and hazardous materials analysis
3. Construction Engineering/Project Management Assistance
4. Environmental Studies, evaluations, hazmat assessments and reports and project permitting
5. Inspection: all civil and structural, transportation and geotechnical
Planning Services
1. Utility Comprehensive Planning
2. Funding strategic planning and assistance
3. Traffic Forecasting and other studies
4. Development-related impact analysis and plan review
5. Water, Sewer and Stormwater plan updates
Miscellaneous Services
1. Database program development and GIS interface and mapping.
2. Project scheduling
3. Clerical and contract administration including financial reports
4. Parking Studies
5. Special District Creation/management
6. Public Involvement/Agency Coordination
7. Data collection, including infrastructure assets or other information as needed
8. CAD and drafting
The Town of Twisp 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 firms that it will affirmatively ensure that pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit responses to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex in consideration for an award.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 5, 12, 19, 2022
