When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $1,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County. The work is located in Chehalis, Washington, United States.

On-Call Professional Services for the Cowlitz Falls Project and Generation Resources (Due October 29, 2026)

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Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Chehalis, Washington, United StatesPosted: October 13, 2026Deadline: October 29, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is seeking qualified engineering and professional consulting firms to provide on-call, as-needed professional services for the Cowlitz Falls Hydroelectric Project and other generation resources from 2027 through 2030.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have successfully performed and completed a minimum of three projects of similar size, scope, and complexity involving hydroelectric facilities, dam safety, or comparable public utility infrastructure within the past ten years
Project Manager must be an employee of the Prime Consultant
Subject Matter Engineers must be licensed professional engineers registered in the State of Washington when engineering designs are provided
Must maintain General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain Professional Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim or occurrence
Must maintain Automobile Liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit
Must maintain Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the State of Washington

BUDGET

Estimate

$250,000 – $1,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Questions due: October 20th, 2026

Statements of Qualifications due: October 29th, 2026

Evaluation period: October 30th–November 16th, 2026

Interviews/Demonstrations: November 17th–24th, 2026

Announcement of successful respondent: November 30th, 2026

Agreement effective date: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 20, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County

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DESCRIPTION

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from engineering and professional consulting firms to provide on-call, as-needed services for the Cowlitz Falls Hydroelectric Project and other generation resources. The scope includes asset planning, dam safety, civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, and mechanical engineering, environmental and permitting services, and construction management. The initial contract term is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $1,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County. The work is located in Chehalis, Washington, United States.

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