Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Everson, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

The City of Everson solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering Design. This agreement will be for approximately two years duration with the option for the City to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Consultants will be considered for the following project. The City of Everson reserves the right to amend terms of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Project Description The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparing preliminary engineering design for improvements to Blair Drive from Reeds Lane to State Route 544. The proposed improvements include reconstruction of an existing roadway to include widened travel lanes, parking, bike lane, curb and gutter, sidewalks and ADA-compliant ramps, improved intersection radii, stormwater management facilities, and utilities. This project has been assigned a mandatory sixteen (16) percent DBE goal. The major features of the project are as follows: Approximately 0.26 miles of road reconstruction to all-weather standards. Improving intersection radii to meet design standards. Environmental documentation and preparation of permit applications. Surveying and geotechnical investigation. Design of stormwater management facilities. Determination of R/W needs and R/W plan preparation. The City of Everson reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with this project. Evaluation Criteria Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: 1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager 2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm 3) Ability to meet schedule 4) Approach to project 5) Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards 6) Past Performance/References 7) Approach to meet the DBE goal or SBE goal (DBE Participation Plan or SBE Plan) Submittal Submittals should include the following information: Firm name, phone and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; Number of employees in each firm proposed to project, and Project Approach. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Dave Schoonover, PWD, at (360) 966-3411. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Everson, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Melanie Dickinson, City Clerk, at mdickinson@ci.everson.wa.us or by calling collect to (360) 966-3411. Title VI Statement The City of Everson, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time