Capital Project Services Support: Civil/Roadway Engineering

Washington County, Oregon is requesting sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide professional on-call services for Capital Project Services Support for Civil/Roadway Engineering services to the Department of Land Use and Transportation, Capital Project Services Division.

Washington County is a suburban county located on the western edge of Portland, Oregon. Its boundaries extend from the City of Portland to the coast range. The current population is approximately 611,000 people. There is a mix of urban, suburban and rural areas. The eastern half of the County is composed of service industries, light manufacturing, residential and commercial activity. It is relatively densely populated. The western half is primarily farms and private forest lands across rural settings, together with several smaller incorporated and unincorporated communities.

The County seat of government is located in Hillsboro, Oregon. The County has experienced substantial growth over the last fifty years principally in the electronics and high-tech industries.

The County is a home rule county, governed by five elected Commissioners who appoint a County Administrator as the chief executive of the County. There are currently approximately 2,300 employees in all areas of County government who are engaged in providing the multitude of services required by its member cities, businesses and general population.