Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Bay Minette, Alabama. Design plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

As of July 18, 2022, this project is in design development. A firm timeline for construction and bidding has not been established. *The previous solicitation is listed below for reference The Baldwin County Commission is seeking qualifications from engineering/environmental/ design firms for a new pedestrian bridge which will connect Bicentennial Park and Live Oak Landing. The proposed pedestrian bridge is approximately 1,100 feet long. It will cross Flat and Raines Creek as well as significant wetland areas. This bridge will be straight, with no turns, and will be used primarily by pedestrians and bicyclists but will also have the ability to transport light equipment such as lawn mowers and ATVs. The path should be 10 feet wide with a 20-foot by 20-foot observation deck near the center of the bridge to facilitate environmental and educational viewing opportunities. The north end of the pedestrian bridge will be at Bicentennial Park and the south end will be at Live Oak Landing. Both ending points are undeveloped and wooded. The design should include educational identification marks and signs/maps located on the north and south ends of the bridge. Requirements: Engineering/environmental/design firms responding to this RFQ should have extensive knowledge, experience, and demonstrated success with pedestrian bridge engineering and design, coastal engineering, state and federal permitting, project cost analysis, and environmental compliance/documentation. The chosen firm must have Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, and proper business licensure, both in the State of Alabama, at the time of submittal. Firms responding to this RFQ should provide Dun and Bradstreet number and be registered with the GSA database at www.sam.gov to confirm debarment/suspension status. Any contract awarded must comply with the Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise contracting requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200.321. MBE and/or WBE individuals/firms are encouraged to respond to this solicitation (Attachment A). Scope of Services: The scope of services to be performed by the engineering/design firm shall include but not be limited to the following: Engineering and designing of the pedestrian bridge as described above. Attend necessary meetings and make presentations at the request of the County. Provide detailed and timely schedules throughout the approved contract time period. Provide any additional information the County may need in relation to the project. Provide one contact person to coordinate project information. Period of Performance: The firm selected shall be able to complete the services outlined above within 3 months of an executed contract and Notice to Proceed. Submittal of Qualifications: Qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ must provide detailed information to show evidence of qualifications, experience, and expertise. One (1) original and four (4) copies of the RFQ are required. No emailed or faxed materials will be accepted. The submitted proposal should be not more than fifteen 8.5" X 11" single-sided pages, Times New Roman 11-point font (inclusive of the cover letter, conceptual approach, experience and background, and project team/level of participation), and should be divided by section, with Table of Contents (cover and tabbed divider pages and table of contents do not count against the 15-page limit)." Cover page should include: Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and company point of contact information. Questions regarding this information shall be directed to Wanda Gautney, Baldwin County Purchasing Director at wgautney@baldwincountyal.gov Questions must be received no later than April 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm CDT. Project Funding This project is funded by a grant from The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA). Any contract made as a part of this grant shall be subject to the applicable sections of 2 CFR Part 200, uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements, as adopted pursuant to 2 CFR 5900.101.