Kaiser Rd over Abbey Creek Embankment Repair

Multnomah County is seeking professional A&E design services to repair the embankment and realign the Abbey Creek culvert on Kaiser Road in northwest Multnomah County. The County has completed roughly 30 % design and requires a qualified engineering firm to finish detailed design, permitting, and related documentation so the project can move to construction. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Intermediate Proposals (RIP‑76‑2026) and is open until 8 April 2026. The contract is expected to be a time‑and‑materials award with a not‑to‑exceed (NTE) ceiling of roughly $200 k, with an anticipated design‑service period of about four months (May 30 2026 – Oct 30 2026). • Scope: Complete design of embankment repair, culvert realignment, right‑of‑way alignment, drainage and erosion control measures; prepare permit packages and construction‑ready drawings. • Deliverables: Final engineered plans, specifications, cost estimates, permitting support, and construction‑phase assistance. • Schedule: Design‑service contract anticipated to start ≈ 30 Jun 2026 (NTP) with a 4‑month performance window; construction bid let expected Nov 2026. • Evaluation: Proposals judged on project approach, key staff experience, comparable project samples, proximity to site, risk management, and small‑business involvement.