Project Information

Bid Title

RFQ - Transmission Main Replacement WTP to D Street

Issuing Agency

City of Port Angeles

Location

Washington

Published Date

Jan 14, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

PSA-2026-08

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Project Description

Bid Number:	PSA-2026-08
Bid Title:	RFQ - Transmission Main Replacement WTP to D Street
Category:	Public Works
Status:	Open

Description: This RFQ is for a qualified consulting firm to provide engineering design and construction support services for a transmission main replacement between the Port Angeles Water Treatment Plant and the "D" Street. Project Managers: Lucio Baack at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. and Rob Feller at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . SOQ due date: 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Publication Date/Time: 1/14/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/5/2026 2:00 PM Submittal Information: lbaack@cityofpa.us, rfeller@cityofpa.us, & cc contracts@cityofpa.us Related Documents: RFQ - Transmission Main Replacement WTP to D Street PSA-2026-08 Attachment 1 - 77-6 Elwha Water Transmission Pipeline Record Drawings PSA-2026-08 Attachment 2 - Figure 1-3 Water System Plan - Major Facilities PSA-2026-08

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City of Port Angeles

Public Works and Utilities

Request for Qualifications

(RFQ)

Professional Consulting Services for:

Transmission Main Replacement - Water

Treatment Plant to D Street

PSA-2026-08

Qualifications Due:

2:00 PM Thursday, March 5th, 2026

City of Port Angeles

Department of Public Works - Engineering

Attn: Lucio Baack / Rob Feller

321 E 5th Street

Port Angeles, WA 98362

lbaack@cityofpa.us; rfeller@cityofpa.us

360-809-9051 & 360-460-5316

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The City of Port Angeles (City) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide engineering design and

construction support services for a transmission main replacement between the Port Angeles Water

Treatment Plant (PAWTP) and “D” Street.

The ideal engineering consultant for this project has experience designing water utility projects, an

understanding of the City’s water infrastructure, and is well versed with WSDOT construction

specifications.

The primary component of this work is the development of design plans, specifications, and cost estimates

(PS&E) for replacement of approximately 14,500 linear feet of 24-inch diameter ductile iron water main.

Prior to initiating design, the Consultant will also develop a plan and lead a field investigation of soil

conditions, assess the existing transmissions mains condition along the alignment, and evaluate a possible

reduction in project scope. If additional engineering, construction management, analysis, and/or

studies arise, the Consultant and the City will negotiate a scope of work, fee, and formalize it in a

Consultant Directed Service work order.

Proposals shall be submitted by firms that are capable and experienced in the type of work described in

this Request for Qualification (RFQ). In addition, all interested firms shall have readily available resources

in the form of trained personnel, support services, specialized consultants and financial resources to carry

out the work without delay or shortcomings. Interested consulting firms are encouraged to submit concise

and clear responses to the Request for Qualifications. Responses of excessive length or complexity are

discouraged. Statements of Qualifications shall be limited to ten (10), single sided, 8 1/2 x 11 Inch pages,

including cover letter.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In 1977, the City of Port Angeles constructed the Ranney Well Collector System on the Elwha River,

replacing Morse Creek water diversion structure as the City’s primary water supply. A 24-inch ductile iron

transmission main was installed, providing the sole means of conveying water from the Elwha River to the

City’s reservoirs.

In 2010, the Port Angeles Water Treatment Plant (PAWTP) was placed into service and now intercepts the

original Ranney Well transmission main along the Milwaukee Drive right-of-way. From the PAWTP, water

is conveyed eastward through the 24-inch transmission main to “D” Street, where it connects to a newer

C900 PVC transmission main.

The PAWTP operates on average, 9-10 hours a day. Hours of operation are shorter in the winter and longer

in the summer. The PAWTP fills the City reservoirs and then goes offline. The transmission main from the

PAWTP to “D” street remains energized through the medium pressure zone interconnection during non-

operational hours.

The 45-year-old ductile iron main has experienced two exterior corrosion failures in the last decade. Both

failures exhibited an exterior corrosion depth that penetrated down to the inner wall of the pipe.

Additionally, the exterior corrosion made it difficult to repair as the repair crews had a hard time finding

a location on the pipe where a dresser coupling seal would work. Soil corrosivity was identified as a hazard

during the mains construction, and portions of the main are polyethylene-wrapped. Inspection of the pipe

during the repair identified extensive exterior corrosion, damaged polyethylene-wrapping, and poor pipe

bedding which appeared to be native backfill with large rocks. Poor installation practices, corrosion and

age-related degradation have compromised the long-term reliability of the pipeline.

The goal of this project is the design of a cost-effective replacement of the transmission main from the

PAWTP to “D” Street, where the transmission main connects to a newer C900 PVC pipe. The pipeline must

remain in service during construction; therefore, a parallel pipeline alignment is anticipated to be the

most practical. Additionally, the transmission main includes multiple tie-ins to the City’s Medium Pressure

zone, which must be reestablished.

SCOPE OF WORK

The City of Port Angeles (City) is seeking qualified firms to perform predesign field investigations,

propose alignment options, design, and provide bidding and construction support for the replacement

of approximately 14,500 linear feet of 24-inch diameter ductile iron water main.

Under the general direction of the City Engineer or designee, qualified firm(s) may be responsible for,

but not limited to, the following tasks:

• Hydraulic modeling to evaluate potential system improvement options (Consultant may be

directed to work in consort with the City’s existing Water Modeling Support Consultant)

• The Consultant will perform predesign field investigations to assess existing pipe condition,

quality of past installation practices, and corrosion extent. The goal of the pre-design field

investigation will be to refine the limits of the pipe replacement project, determine if portions of

the main have not deteriorated in the same manner as others, and evaluate if the project can be

split into phases.

• Develop an alignment in collaboration with City Public Works and Engineering Staff

• Provide a geotechnical/soil investigation for the selected alignment. It is understood that

portions of the existing alignment encountered bedrock; the investigation should identify similar

conditions and associated constructability considerations.

• Define limits of City led Topographical / ROW / Utility survey

• Provide constructability and cost analysis for three material types; HDPE, Ductile Iron, C900 PVC.

• 30% Design - conceptual design, and cost estimate

• 90% Design - Package, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates

• Final Bid Package, 100% Construction Plans, Specifications, Engineer’s Estimate

• Bidding Support, Construction Engineering, and Project Management support

SCHEDULE

Advertisement Date: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

RFQ issued: [same date as Ad Date]

Questions Due: 2:00 PM Thursday, February 19th, 2026

The City will not respond to any inquiries submitted after this date/time.

Due Date: 2:00 PM Thursday, March 5th, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONTENT

Submittals must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the City’s objectives. The cost of developing the

scope of services for a particular project shall be included in the consultants’ cost of doing business and

the City is not responsible for any costs associated with preparing it. The proposal shall be limited to 10

pages (single-sided), although resumes may be attached in an appendix not included in the page limit. The

proposal should not include unnecessary promotional material, and shall be brief, precise, and organized

as follows:

1. Cover Letter

Please include:

• Firm name, address, telephone, email

• A single point of contact for the RFQ process

• General introduction to your firm with a summary of general qualifications and areas of expertise.

2. Statement of Qualifications

Please include:

• Description of firm

o Type of ownership – individual, partnership, municipality, corporation, etc.

o Size of firm

o Number of years in business

o Description of qualifications in areas of expertise and services provided

o Information relating your philosophy and general approaches to the work to be performed

• A list of projects that demonstrates your firm’s experience with respect to water main design,

hydraulic modeling, field investigations, installation of utilities in utilities-burdened rights-of-way,

in addition to those specific the tasks listed in the Scope of Work above.

o Include relevant background information on the projects (timeframe, major milestones, cost,

firm’s role and relevant staff)

o Maximum of 5 project examples

3. Project Approach

Please describe:

• The approach your team would take to meet the City’s stated objectives. A short narrative of your

firm’s specialized approach for the City of Port Angeles project with respect to water main design,

including proposed schedule, project milestones, and the results expected at the conclusion of the

project.

4. Key Personnel

Please identify:

• Key personnel for each service provided

o Include resumes and certifications for key personnel and their experience on relevant projects

and contracts (resumes can be included in an appendix and do not count towards the page

limit).

o Identify project managers and any personnel that would interact with City staff and/or the

public.

5. References

Please include:

• A list of up to three people whom City staff may contact for references regarding the past

performance of the firm, including name, email and phone number.

SELECTION PROCESS

The City of Port Angeles in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC

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 consultants 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 statement of qualifications in response

to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in

consideration for an award.

The City of Port Angeles is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, minority- and

women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit statement of qualifications.

The City of Port Angeles reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, reject any and all responses submitted, to

not award a contract, and to waive any minor irregularities of this RFQ if the best interest of the City

would be served. No respondent may withdraw their proposal after the submittal deadline, unless the

award of contract is delayed for a period exceeding ninety (90) days.

Submit an electronic copy (PDF) of the full SOQ via email no later than 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 5th,

2026 to:

lbaack@cityofpa.us; rfeller@cityofpa.us; & cc contracts@cityofpa.us

The maximum file size that can be emailed is 20MB. Please include “Transmission Main Replacement

PAWTP to D” on the subject line.

Only emailed submittals will be accepted. Receipt time of submittal will be considered the timestamp

of the incoming email created automatically by the City’s email server. It is the responsibility of the

Consultants to confirm that the electronic submittal has been received by the City prior to the submittal

deadline.

All questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted via email to lbaack@cityofpa.us &

rfeller@cityofpa.us. No responses will be provided for questions submitted after 2:00 PM (PDT),

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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