NOTICE
The City is accepting proposals from a qualified firm to analyze the feasibility of housing development. The City of Coos Bay, in partnership with the International
Port of Coos Bay, have identified a potential property in an area in Coos Bay identified as Eastside. The feasibility study will be a comprehensive analysis of the
proposed housing project and provide guidance to the community of whether or not this site is viable. This feasibility study is a crucial preliminary step toward securing additional funding and advancing the necessary infrastructure improvements if the site is deemed suitable.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL PACKAGE
To receive consideration, proposal packages must be submitted in accordance with the following instructions:
1. All proposal packages shall be delivered to: City of Coos Bay
Public Works Department
Attn: Jennifer Wirsing
500 Central Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
2. Submit one (1) hard copy and one (1) pdf on a flash drive of the proposal by 3:00 p.m. October 23, 2025
The proposals must be clearly marked “PROPOSAL FOR PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE EASTSIDE HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE FEASIBILITY STUDY”
3. Maintaining the integrity of the RFP process is extremely important to the City of Coos Bay. As such all questions, shall be directed to Jennifer Wirsing, at
jwirsing@coosbayor.gov. Prior to contact, please review the General Information regarding Additional Information Requests, located on Page 6 of the RFP. Answers to all questions will be posted online and made available to all firms intending to submit a proposal package. Failure to adhere to these restrictions may significantly reduce your prospects for selection.
4. The City of Coos Bay reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and has the right, at its sole discretion, to accept the proposal it considers most favorable to the City’s interest and the right to waive minor irregularities in procedures.
DOCUMENTS
RFP for Planning Services for the Eastside Housing & Infrastructure Feasibility Study
Eastside Development Strategy
Eastside Geotechnical Investigation
Eastside Master Plan Map
Eastside Site Plan Exhibit
Eastside Wetland Delineation Report