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Bid Title

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2026-128-PR

Issuing Agency

Morrow County

Location

Oregon

Published Date

Jan 20, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2026-128-PR

Bid/RFP Status:

Open - accepting bids and proposals

Bid/RFP Due Date:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bid/RFP Reference Number:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2026-128-PR

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2026-128-PR

ENGINEER OF RECORD – ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Morrow County, Oregon is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms to provide on-call, as-needed Engineer of Record professional engineering services.

Services may include planning, design, permitting, preparation of construction documents, bidding support, construction phase services, regulatory coordination, technical advisory services, and related engineering support for County-owned facilities, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects.

The anticipated professional services agreement will be for a two (2) year term, with options to renew, subject to County approval and funding availability.

SOQs must be received no later than:
February 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Submittals received after the deadline will not be considered.

No cost or fee proposals shall be submitted as part of this RFQ. Compensation will be negotiated with the most qualified firm(s) following selection in accordance with Oregon public contracting law.

The complete RFQ document, including submission requirements and evaluation criteria, is available from:

Morrow County, Oregon
Attn: Sandi Pointer, Risk and Procurement Manager

215 NE Main Ave.

Irrigon, OR 97844

Email: spointer@morrowcountyor.gov
Phone: 541-989-8166

Morrow County reserves the right to amend or cancel this RFQ, reject any or all submittals, and waive informalities in the solicitation process. This solicitation does not obligate the County to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in the preparation of responses.

Supporting Documents

Request for Qualifications Engineer of Record (367 KB)

Sample Contract (272 KB)

Example insurance requirements (55 KB)

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MORROW COUNTY, OREGON

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2026-128-PR

ENGINEER OF RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES

Contact:

Risk and Procurement Manager: Sandi Pointer

Address: 215 NE Main Ave.

Irrigon, OR 97844

Email: spointer@morrowcountyor.gov

Phone: 541-989-8166 Cell: 541-371-6914

RFQ Issue Date: January 20, 2026

Due Date: February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

Morrow County, Oregon (the “County”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications

(SOQs) from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services on

an on-call, as-needed basis. The selected consultant(s) will serve as Engineer of

Record and provide technical, design, review, and advisory services for County-owned

facilities, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects.

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Morrow County is located in north-central Oregon and includes urban, rural, and

industrial service areas. County responsibilities include administration and maintenance

of public facilities, transportation infrastructure, utilities, emergency services facilities,

and other public assets. The County seeks a consultant with demonstrated experience

supporting public-sector clients in similar environments.

The purpose of this RFQ is to identify one or more qualified engineering firms to provide

professional engineering and related services for Morrow County. Services will be

performed on a task-order or on-call basis. The selected consultant(s) will work closely

with County staff and may support planning, design, permitting, bidding, and

construction phases of projects.

The County anticipates entering into an on-call professional services agreement with

the selected consultant(s) for a two (2) year initial term, with the option to renew for

additional periods at the County’s discretion, subject to satisfactory performance,

funding availability, and mutual agreement.

It is the responsibility of each Proposer to regularly check the County’s website

https://www.morrowcountyor.gov/rfps for any addendums, clarifications, modifications,

or other changes to this RFQ.

The County shall not be responsible for a Proposer’s failure to obtain or review

addendums or other RFQ updates. Submission of an SOQ constitutes acknowledgment

of receipt and consideration of all addendums issued.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. General Engineering Services: Planning, design, analysis, permitting, bidding

support, and construction phase services for County facilities and infrastructure,

including but not limited to buildings, utilities, roads, drainage, and emergency

systems.

2. Provide infrastructure impact analysis, as needed. Assistance with capital

improvement planning, project identification, cost estimating, scheduling,

feasibility studies, and infrastructure assessments.

3. Design and Construction Documents, Preparation of engineering plans, technical

specifications, and construction documents suitable for permitting, bidding, and

construction.

4. Regulatory and Agency Coordination, Coordination with federal, state, and local

agencies having jurisdiction. Assistance with permits, compliance, and agency

reviews.

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5. Perform engineering services related to property acquisitions, condemnations,

forfeiture activities, public improvements, improvement districts, rights-of-way,

easements, code enforcement, annexation, and matters related to special

assessments and public utilities.

6. Assist with (a) budgeting, planning, and rate studies, as requested by County,

and (b) recommendations for modifications to engineer-related ordinances,

construction standards, and specifications.

7. Technical assistance to support grant applications, funding compliance, and

reporting requirements when requested.

8. Serve as County’s project manager for public improvement projects (including

projects prepared by other engineers).

9. Review preliminary design drawings and design calculations for compliance with

(a) applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and/or ordinances,

and (b) sound engineering practices. Review final drawings and, after

acceptances, stamp and sign drawings.

10. Attend pre-application, pre-construction, planning commission, and/or County

Board of Commissioner meetings, as requested by County.

11. Periodically visit and review project construction sites in order to ensure

compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations,

and/or ordinances and plans and specifications.

12. Review and formulate updates to County master plans and feasibility studies, as

needed. Subconsultants may be used, subject to written approval by County, on

design projects and/or when supplemental expertise is necessary and/or

appropriate.

13. Provide technical assistance concerning dams, storage reservoirs, canals,

ditches, dikes, levees, lagoons, and all other structures, facilities, improvements,

and property necessary and convenient for draining land, controlling flood or

surface waters, and/or supplying water for irrigation, municipal supply, and other

purposes.

14. Any additional services the County may request from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Firms responding to this RFQ must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Be licensed and in good standing to practice engineering in the State of Oregon.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS | Engineer of Record

2. Demonstrate experience providing engineering services to public-sector clients of

similar size and complexity.

3. Demonstrate the ability to provide timely, responsive on-call services.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FORMAT

SOQs shall be concise, clearly organized, and shall not exceed twenty (20) pages,

excluding the cover letter and tabs. One page is defined as one side of a single 8-

1/2"x11" page, with 11-point minimum font size for substantive text.

Minimum Qualifications (Proposer must meet the following minimum qualifications):

1. Be a licensed Engineer in the State of Oregon

2. Demonstrate experience with public sector engineering of similar size and

scope of the services being requested.

SCORED CRITERIA

A total of 100 points is available for the scored criteria.

1. Firm Background and Capabilities (20 Points)

Brief information concerning firm (e.g., background, size, types of services

provided, experience, and types of similar engagements). Describe the firm's

capabilities and experience to perform county engineering services. (20 points)

2. Key Personnel (20 Points)

Provide information for the project manager and other key team members who

will be assigned to County, their roles and responsibilities, and their qualifications

and experience. Discuss who will interact with County and the organizational

structure that will be proposed to provide on-call county engineering services.

Discuss subcontractors that will be available to County, if any, and why their

services are important. (20 points)

3. Understanding of County Needs (20 Points)

Demonstrate a clear and concise understanding of the County’s need for the

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS | Engineer of Record

services and for the role of a County Engineer in a small community. Specific

examples and insights are encouraged. Include a description of the firm's

approach to communicating with different departments, and what policies the firm

will follow when interacting with the County on projects and on a day-to-day

basis. (20 points)

4. Local Knowledge and Availability (20 Points)

Provide a description of the firm's knowledge and experience performing work for

the County, including your teams past performance history with the County and

familiarity with County's infrastructure. Describe your staffs ability to attend

meetings with the County and to work efficiently in the project vicinity. (20 points)

5. References (20 Points)

Include at least five references from clients of similar size for whom similar

services have recently been provided. Include client contact, phone number, and

email address. (20 points)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SOQs shall be submitted to:

Morrow County, Oregon

Submission Requirements

Five (5) hard copies of the SOQ and one (1) PDF must be received by February

10, 2026 at 2:00 PM SOQs shall be submitted/ addressed to the following:

Risk and Procurement Manager: Sandi Pointer

Address: 215 NE Main Ave.

Irrigon, OR 97844

Email: spointer@morrowcountyor.gov

Phone: 541-989-8166 Cell: 541-371-6914

Please mark clearly on the outside of the statement "Morrow County: On-Call

County Engineering Services SOQ”, Statements must be received to the County

on or before February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM Statements received after the deadline

date/time will not be considered.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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