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Bid Title

RFP for Structural Engineering Services

Issuing Agency

Washington County

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Dec 8, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 30, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP for Structural Engineering Services
Category:	Washington County Public Works
Status:	Open

Description: The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is for Washington County to secure services for Structural Engineering Services and Consulting, primarily focused on Building Enclosures. The County is seeking a five-year contract not to exceed $175,000. These services will go through the RFP solicitation process every five (5) years at minimum. Publication Date/Time: 12/8/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2025 4:00 PM Contact Person: Name: Christina Mastro Email: christina.mastro@washingtoncountymn.gov Related Documents: RFP for Structural Engineering Services (PDF)

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Request for Proposals (RFP) for

Structural Engineering Services

RFP release date: December 8, 2025

Submission due date: December 30, 2025

Government Center | 14949 62nd Street North | P. O. Box 6 | Stillwater, MN 55082-0006

P: 651-430-6001 | F: 651-430-6017 | TTY: 651-430-6246

www.washingtoncountymn.gov

Washington County is an equal opportunity organization and employer

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1. Background Information .......................................................................................................................... 3

1.2. County Authorized Representative .......................................................................................................... 3

1.3. Schedule ................................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Scope of Services............................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1. Mandatory Services.................................................................................................................................. 4

2.2. Other Requirements................................................................................................................................. 4

2.3. Optional Services ...................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Proposal Content............................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1. Cover Letter .............................................................................................................................................. 5

3.2. Services Summary .................................................................................................................................... 5

3.3. Qualifications and Experience .................................................................................................................. 5

3.4. Fee Schedule............................................................................................................................................. 5

3.5. Sample Portfolio ....................................................................................................................................... 5

3.6. References ................................................................................................................................................ 5

3.7. Appendix A – County’s Standard Terms and Conditions.......................................................................... 5

3.8. Conflict of Interest.................................................................................................................................... 5

4. Proposal Submittal ............................................................................................................................................ 6

5. Proposal Evaluation and Selection.................................................................................................................... 6

5.1. Evaluation Committee.............................................................................................................................. 6

5.2. Evaluation Criteria .................................................................................................................................... 6

5.3. Interview/Presentation ............................................................................................................................ 7

5.4. Final Selection........................................................................................................................................... 7

5.5. Conditions of this RFP............................................................................................................................... 7

6. Proposal Questions ........................................................................................................................................... 7

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1. Introduction

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is for Washington County to secure services for Structural

Engineering Services and Consulting, primarily focused on Building Enclosures. The County is seeking a five-

year contract not to exceed $175,000. These services will go through the RFP solicitation process every five

(5) years at minimum.

1.1. Background Information

Washington County, Minnesota is the fifth most populous county in Minnesota with a diverse population,

including longtime residents, young professionals and families, and new immigrant communities. Over the

last 20 years, Washington County has experienced rapid growth from a rural, farming community to an

expanding urban area.  

The County was established in 1849 and has the powers, duties, and privileges granted counties by state

law, codified in Minn. Stat. § 373. The County serves an area of 423 square miles, with an estimated

population of 262,748. The County’s fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. The County is

governed by a five-member County Board of Commissioners representing separate districts. In addition, the

Offices of County Attorney and Sheriff are elected on a countywide basis.

The County offers a full range of services including property tax administration, law enforcement and

corrections, public works, parks, solid waste management, library, community health, county extension,

human resources, courts, and general administration. The County employs approximately 1,400 employees.

Public Works, Building Services Division manages over twenty buildings throughout the County, varying in

age from the Historic Courthouse, built in 1870 to new construction.

1.2. County Authorized Representative

The County Authorized Representative for this RFP is:

Christina Mastro

christina.mastro@washingtoncountymn.gov

1.3. Schedule

Washington County anticipates the following schedule:

Schedule

RFP Release Date

Questions Due

Addendum Release Date

Proposals Due

Notification of Award

Commencement Date

Completion Date

Due Date

12/8/25

12/12/25

12/19/25

12/30/2025

1/8/26

1/30/26

1/30/31

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2. Scope of Services

The successful Contractor will have the ability to perform all the functions below. Contractors who cannot

provide the full range of requested services may submit a proposal, but must clearly note any services listed

in this request which would not be provided. Contractors are also encouraged to highlight any services for

which they possess particularly notable qualifications.

2.1. Mandatory Services

The successful Contractor will have the ability to perform all the functions under mandatory services at all

Washington County buildings.

Structural Engineering consulting and engineering including but not limited to:

• Failure investigation, including insurance investigation

• Structural condition assessment

• Repair and Retrofit Design

• Construction Support

• Materials Evaluation and Testing

• Façade Assessment

• Roofing and Waterproofing evaluation and design

• Building Enclosure Testing

• Building Sciences

• Design Review

2.2. Other Requirements

Responding firms should employ professional licensed structural and civil engineers.

Responding firms should employ professional licensed architects.

Responding firms should indicate whether they subcontract materials testing or if that is performed in

house. If a sub-contractor is used, specify the name of the firm or firms used.

It is desired but not required that the chosen vendor has staff that is an Accredited Building Enclosure

Process Provider (BECxP), an Accredited Commissioning Authority and Building Enclosure (CxA + BE) or has

other certifications indicating specialization in Building Enclosure Engineering and/or Architecture.

2.3. Optional Services

The County may request additional optional services. Contractors shall indicate if they provide additional

services that may be of interest to the County and highlight any particularly notable qualifications or

experience with these services.

Services that Washington County considers optional are:

• Drone Services

• Respondents may describe other services for which they feel the County may have a need for.

3. Proposal Content

The following will be considered minimum contents of the proposal and must be submitted:

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3.1. Cover Letter

Introduce the Contractor submitting the proposal and state the Contractor’s understanding of the services.

Include name, address, telephone number, and email address of at least two contact persons, listing the

primary contact first, as well as the names of any others participating in the proposal.

3.2. Services Summary

Provide details on your ability to meet each of the required services listed in Section 2.1.

Contractor should indicate in their response their capacity to handle multiple projects at once. Contractor

should describe their project approach.

3.3. Qualifications and Experience

Provide demonstrated qualifications and experience that proves the ability to perform the services and

meet the requirements of this RFP. Include key team members’ backgrounds and related experience,

including areas of specialty, education, and licensing.

Indicate if you intend to sub-contract out any of the required services. If sub-contracting will be done,

provide information on the sub-contractor including resumes of relevant staff.

3.4. Fee Schedule

Provide all costs associated with the proposed contract for services in a complete and understandable form.

Itemize out hourly rates for labor.

3.5. Sample Portfolio

Provide a sample portfolio of five representative projects. Projects should be chosen to show the variety of

services required by the County.

3.6. References

Provide three references for organizations currently utilizing your services that are similar in size and with

similar needs as Washington County. If possible, include at least one reference from a public entity such as a

unit of government, school district or university. Include agency name, contact name, email address, phone

number, and a brief description of the services you provide.

3.7. Appendix A – County’s Standard Terms and Conditions

Submit a signed Appendix A as the Contractor to whom the contract is awarded shall be required to comply

with the terms and conditions contained therein.

3.8. Conflict of Interest

The Contractor must identify any potential conflict of interest it may have with the County or any other

party or entity that may be affected by the terms of this RFP and responsive proposals. The Contractor

agrees that, should any conflict or potential conflict of interest become known, it will immediately notify the

County of the conflict or potential conflict, and will advise the County whether it will or will not resign from

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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