2026 Statewide Bridge Preservation Structural Scoping and Design Services

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State of Washington
Department of Transportation
Notice to Consultants
Statewide Bridge Preservation Structural Scoping and Design Services
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) solicits interest from consultants who
wish to be evaluated and considered to provide Statewide Bridge Preservation Structural Scoping and
Design Services. One (1) agreement may be awarded. The agreement will be approximately 4 years in
duration. The agreement amount will be approximately $10,000,000.00 with the option for WSDOT to
supplement it for additional time and money. The agreement type will be Task Order Negotiated Hourly
Rate.
I. Overview
WSDOT is initiating a two-step qualifications-based selection process for consultant services related to
Bridge and Structures - Preservation Structural Scoping and Design Services.
Step 1 "Request for Qualification" (RFQ) invites interested consultants to submit a Statement of
Qualifications (SOQ). Based on those SOQs, up to three firms will be shortlisted.
Step 2 involves inviting those shortlisted firms to submit a detailed Request for Proposal (RFP),
followed by interviews. Final selection will be based on proposal and interview scores combined.
WSDOT reserves the right to amend terms of this solicitation to circulate various addenda, or to
withdraw the solicitation at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on
their responses.
II. Project Description
Bridge and Structures requires consultant engineering services to support the development and delivery
of bridge preservation projects statewide. Preservation projects maintain, rehabilitate, repair, or extend
the service life of existing bridge assets identified through bridge inspections, asset-management
programs, regional priorities, and other preservation initiatives.
Services will be authorized through individual Task Orders and may include structural preservation
scoping, evaluation of existing bridge information, structural analysis and design, load rating, plans,
specifications, estimates, constructability evaluation, construction engineering support, statewide
preservation technical review and coordination, and related or specialty services when specifically
authorized. WSDOT retains responsibility for agency decisions, approvals, program direction, and
acceptance of Consultant recommendations.
Task Orders may be issued throughout the approximately four-year agreement period. Each Task Order
will define the specific assignment, technical requirements, deliverables, staffing, schedule, budget,
applicable standards, and required professional licenses or certifications. WSDOT does not guarantee a
minimum number, value, or duration of Task Orders. Use 23 CFR 172.7(a)(1)(ii)(A) as guide.
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FSBE Participation
WSDOT has an overall Federal Small Business Enterprise FSBE Goal. The FSBE goal for participation
will be obtained as outlined in WSDOT's "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Plan". The
resulting Agreement from this solicitation will be subject to a 16% FSBE goal. If the Consultant fails to
meet the FSBE goal attainment for the Agreement, good faith effort (GFE) documentation complying
with the requirements of Appendix A of 49 CFR 26 shall be submitted to WSDOT for approval in lieu
of meeting the goal.
For more information about the FSBE program:
https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/EqualOpportunity/DBE.htm
The selected consultant will be required to submit the FSBE commitment forms for approval before the
commencement of work.
WSDOT encourages small and veteran-owned consultant firms to respond to this solicitation.
III. Step 1 - RFQ Process
A. Submittal Requirements
Interested firms must submit:
* Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
* Responses to Criteria 1 through 3
B. Evaluation Criteria (RFQ)
Pursuant to state and Federal regulations, a qualifications-based selection process will be used to
select three consultants. The following information and criteria will be used to evaluate and rank
responses:
1. Qualifications/Expertise of Firms on Team.
2. Qualifications of Proposed Project Manager.
3. Key Team Members' Qualifications (Prime Consultant and Sub-Consultants).
The link to the definitions and point value for each of the proposed criteria may be found on the
first page of this advertisement website.
C. RFQ Deadline
Submittals must arrive at the following email address no later than 4:00 p.m. PST on
Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Submittal email address: CSOSubmittals@wsdot.wa.gov
After the submittal review, three firms will be short-listed and invited to provide a proposal and explain their
proposal during an interview.
IV. Step 2 - RFP Process
A. Proposal Instructions
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Each proposal must include:
1. Technical Approach and Work Plan
2. Staffing Plan and Availability
3. Key Project Assumptions and Risk Mitigation
4. Communication and Coordination Strategy
5. Schedule and Milestones
Also include:
6. Contractor Certification - Workers' Rights (Prime Consultant and Sub-Consultants)
7. Three References (Prime Consultant Only)
8. Consultant Information Form for both Prime Consultant and all proposed Sub-Consultants.
B. Proposal Deadline
Generally, firms will have two weeks after receiving notification of being selected to submit a
proposal.
C. Evaluation Criteria (RFP)
The RFP score will be based on the team's ability to demonstrate their combined experience,
capabilities, and approach to deliver the program. Final selection from shortlisted firms shall be made
based upon:
1. Technical Approach and Work Plan.
2. Staffing Plan and Availability.
3. Key Project Assumptions and Risk Mitigation.
4. Communication and Coordination Strategy.
5. Schedule and Milestones.
Note: It is imperative that the consultant reviews the definitions of the scoring criteria. We have included
requirements and/or limitations for the information that is being requested.
D. Interviews
* Duration: Generally, firms will have a 45-minute presentation and a 15-minute Q&A
* Focus: Technical understanding, team dynamics, delivery strategy, and communication
effectiveness
V. Proprietary and Public Information
Proprietary Information
Clearly mark every page of any portion(s) of your submittal/proposal that contains proprietary information.
You may not mark the entire submittal/proposal as copyrighted, proprietary, or confidential. Any
solicitation/proposal containing language that copyrights the submittal, declares the entire submittal/proposal
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to be confidential, or declares that the document is the exclusive property of the consultant, will be
disqualified and removed from consideration.
If your submittal/proposal is successful and WSDOT receives a request to view or copy your
submittal/proposal, WSDOT shall respond according to public disclosure procedures described in this
solicitation. However, if any information is marked as proprietary or confidential in your submittal/proposal,
WSDOT shall not make that portion available without giving you an opportunity to seek a court order
preventing disclosure.
Public Disclosure
Submittals/Proposals shall become the property of WSDOT. All submittals/proposals shall be deemed to be a
public record as defined in RCW 42.56.001 to 42.56.904, "Public Records." Any submittal/proposal
containing language which copyrights the submittal/proposal, declares the entire submittal/proposal to be
confidential, declares that the document is the exclusive property of the Consultant, or is in any way contrary
to state public disclosure laws or this solicitation will be declared nonresponsive and removed from
consideration. Any information in the submittal/proposal that the successful consultant desires to claim as
proprietary and exempt from disclosure under the provisions of RCW 42.56 must be clearly designated as
described in Section V - Proprietary and Public Information.
VI. Contact and Submission
Submittals
Consultants are invited to submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) at their own cost. WSDOT
assumes no obligation of any kind for expenses incurred by any respondent to this solicitation. The
submittal must be submitted as separate Adobe Reader compatible (pdf) files and formatted as follows:
* Submitted as an 8.5" x 11" sheet, single-sided only, and with text (font) size no smaller than 12
points; and
* If charts and/or graphs are utilized, text (font) size must be no smaller than 8 points.
Your SOQ must consist of:
* Your responses to scoring Criteria 1 through 3; and
* RFQ Packet is limited to 30 pages, single-sided only, not including the front and back cover.
The SOQ shall meet the following requirements or may be deemed non-responsive and may not be
eligible for consideration of this work:
* Title of the RFQ and your firm clearly identified on the cover of the submittal RFQ Packet
* Responsive to all evaluation criteria.
* Meeting page limitations and font size requirements; and
* Meeting submittal deadline submission date and time.
Your RFP Packet must consist of:
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* Your letter of transmittal.
* Your response to evaluation criteria 1-5
* Your response to scoring criteria 6 and 7 (Performance Evaluations must be included in this
packet).
* Consultant Information Forms
* RFP Packet has no page number limitations.
Faxed submittals will not be accepted. RFQ Submittals must arrive at the following email address no later than
4:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. RFQ Submittal email address:
CSOSubmittals@wsdot.wa.gov
Note: Submitters may want to consider setting your email to automatically receive a "Delivery/Read
Receipt" for confirmation purposes, as WSDOT will not respond with notification of receipt.
Multiple emails are acceptable due to file size limitations of 20mb per email.
The Consultant, regarding the work performed during the resulting agreement, shall not discriminate on
the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in the selection and retention of sub-consultants,
including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The Consultant shall not participate either
directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by 49 CFR Section 21.
The agreement for services is subject to provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to
Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of the Department of Transportation
Regulations 49 CFR 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.)
Debriefing Procedures
CSO offers debriefing opportunities and allows for protests at two key stages of the solicitation process:
following the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and the Request for Proposals (RFP).
A. RFQ Stage
* * Complaints must be submitted in writing at least 5 business days before the RFQ due date.
* * Debrief Requests are due within 3 business days of shortlist notification.
* * Protests must be filed within 5 business days after the debrief
B. RFP Stage
* * Debrief Requests are due within 3 business days of the Apparent Successful Proposer (ASP)
notice.
* * Protests must be filed within 5 business days after the debrief.
General Requirements
* All submissions must be in writing, signed, and sent to WSDOTCSO@wsdot.wa.gov, with the
subject line clearly marked as "Complaint," "Debrief," or "Protest."
* All submissions are due by 4:00 pm Pacific Time on the date specified.
* A debrief is required before filing a protest.
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* Late submissions may not be considered.
CSO's decision shall be final and conclusive. Selection of the successful Proposer, if any, will be
postponed until after CSO has issued its decision.
System for Award Management (SAM) Excluded Parties Records
A. Per federal regulations, CSO is required to ensure, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that none
of the principals, affiliates, third party Contractors and subcontractors are suspended, debarred,
ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in federally assisted transactions or
procurements. Federal regulations require CSO to review records of excluded parties in the federal
System for Award Management (SAM) before entering into any third-party Contracts exceeding
$25,000.00.
B. Prior to award of a federally funded Contract, CSO will search the SAM system to ensure that
excluded parties do not participate in covered transactions.
C. To learn more about the federal SAM, go to www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ .
Public Records
Submittals received because of this RFQ, and the resulting score sheets may be posted to CSOs web
page.
To the extent consistent with chapter 42.56 RCW, the Public Disclosure Act, WSDOT shall maintain the
confidentiality of Consultant's information marked confidential or proprietary. If a request is made to
view Consultant's proprietary information, WSDOT will notify Consultant of the request and of the date
that the records will be released to the requester unless Consultant obtains a court order enjoining that
disclosure. If the Consultant fails to obtain the court order enjoining disclosure, WSDOT will release
the requested information on the date specified.
WSDOT's sole responsibility shall be limited to maintaining the above data in a secure area and to
notify Consultant of any request(s) for disclosure for so long as WSDOT retains Consultant's
information in WSDOT records per state law. Failure to so label such materials or failure to timely
respond after notice of request for public disclosure has been given shall be deemed a waiver by the
Consultant of any claim that such materials are exempt from disclosure.
Title VI Notice to Public
It is the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person
shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against
under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been
violated may file a complaint with WSDOT's Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). For additional
information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-
discrimination obligations, please contact OECR's Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, it is the policy of WSDOT to assure that no person with a disability shall be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs,
services, or activities solely based on that disability. Any person who believes their ADA protection has
been violated may file a complaint with WSDOT's Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). This
material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the OECR at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov
or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request
by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.
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Notificacion de Titulo VI al Publico
La politica del Departamento de Transporte del Estado de Washington (Washington State
Department of Transportation, WSDOT) es garantizar que ninguna persona, por motivos
de raza, color u origen nacional, segun lo dispuesto en el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos
Civiles de 1964, sea excluida de la participacion, se le nieguen los beneficios o se le
discrimine de otro modo en cualquiera de sus programas y actividades. Cualquier persona
que considere que se ha violado su proteccion del Titulo VI puede presentar una queja
ante la Oficina de Equidad y Derechos Civiles (Office of Equity and Civil Rights, OECR) del
WSDOT. Para obtener mas informacion sobre los procedimientos de queja del Titulo VI o
informacion sobre nuestras obligaciones contra la discriminacion, comuniquese con el
coordinador del Titulo VI de la OECR al (360) 705-7090.
Informacion de la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en
ingles)
Este material puede estar disponible en un formato alternativo al enviar un correo electronico
a la Oficina de Equidad y Derechos Civiles a wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov o llamando a la linea
sin cargo 855-362-4ADA(4232). Personas sordas o con discapacidad auditiva pueden
solicitar la misma informacion llamando al Washington State Relay al 711.
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Translation Services
If you have difficulty understanding English, you may, free of charge, request language
assistance services by calling (360) 705-7230 or email us at:
hqdesignadminteam@wsdot.wa.gov.
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