Hydraulics Manual Chapters Research

The State of Oregon, acting through the Department of Transportation, is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) for personal services to develop, research, and provide related services in support of writing technical chapters in the ODOT Hydraulics Manual. The primary objective is to prioritize the completion of Chapter 5 (Geomorphology) and Chapter 14 (Coastal Hydraulics) for inclusion in the manual. The consultant will provide engineering consulting services to support the completion of research, chapter table of contents, executive summary, chapter outlines, and assembly of graphics and visual information. Key aspects of the project include: * Literature review for manual chapters * Table of contents for manual chapters * Executive summary of case studies and designs * The consultant will attend meetings with the Agency, provide written meeting agendas and minutes, and submit draft and final versions of the literature reviews and table of contents. * The Agency will provide comments on deliverables, determine the editing order, and make the final decision on the contract award. The RFP includes several attachments, such as a sample contract, disclosure exemption certification, and a price proposal form. Proposers must submit their proposals electronically through the OregonBuys system, and the evaluation process will consider factors such as project samples, key person resumes, availability, and price.