Site work and paving for a road / highway in Fowler, California. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

The City of Fowler (City) invites qualified Consultants to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to prepare a Downtown Streetscape Plan and Conceptual Design. Once all SOQs are received, the City will interview the Consultant(s) determined to be the most qualified for the scope of work required. A cost proposal need not be submitted with the RFQ. It is the intent of this solicitation to select a qualified Consultant who will provide the City quality consulting services at the best value, in a timely fashion, and to complete proposed project. From the SOQs submitted, a selection panel may select the Consultant best able to meet the needs for this project; or may create a "short list" of several Consultants to meet with a panel to discuss the project and the Consultant's qualifications. The panel may consist of City staff, stakeholders, and may include a representative knowledgeable in the specific discipline and/or project scope to discuss qualifications for consulting services for this project. The panel's criteria in its evaluation of the SOQs (not necessarily in this order): experience with related projects, educational background related to discipline, quality of past performance on similar projects, adequate staffing to perform work, ability to work within a project budget, and references. Inclusion on a "short list" does not guarantee the Consultant will eventually be selected and engaged under a contract with the City for consulting services. Exclusion from the "short list" does not disqualify any Consultant whom has submitted an SOQ. The City may include other Consultants on the "short list" at any time prior to award. If applicable, a consultant agreement will be brought forward to City Council for consideration. The City reserves the right to make the selection of a Consultant based on any or all factors of value, whether quantitatively identifiable or not, including, but not limited to, the anticipated initiative and ability of the Consultant to perform the services set forth herein. This solicitation for SOQs does not commit the City to enter into a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the SOQ. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any SOQs, and to negotiate with any qualified Consultant, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this solicitation for SOQs. All SOQs and materials submitted shall become the property of the City of Fowler. RFIs Due: Thursday March 31, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. RFI Responses Issued: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Virtual Interviews: Friday, April 29, 2022 A proposers' conference will not be held. Proposers are to use the RFI process. Proposers are encouraged to tour the project area before submitting their SOQ. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.