Site work for a bridge / tunnel in Lynden, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

The City of Lynden Public Works Department is accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified firms for the West Front Street Culvert Emergency Replacement. The project scope will include project development, Plans, Specifications and Cost estimates (PS&E) and all permitting needed to use federal highway funds. The selected consultant may also be requested to perform construction inspection, management, and closeout services. The proposed project will replace the failing West Front Street culvert damaged by the November 2021 flooding event (FEMA 4635-DR-WA). The work site is approximately 0.25 miles west of the Guide Meridian (SR-539). Work will include culvert replacement and reconstruction of the street to City of Lynden arterial street standards. Qualified firms must have extensive municipal experience for culvert, street and utility design, right-of-way acquisition, and PS&E documents that comply with Federal Aid standards. Preference will be given to firms with experience with project inspection, construction management and project closeout to comply with Federal funding requirements. Proposal must include the following information: Firm name, phone number(s), applicable email addresses, name of Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, and sub-consultants, along with proposed employees for the project. The City of Lynden reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The City of Lynden in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination based on disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Mark Sandal at sandalm@lyndenwa.org or by calling at (360) 354-3446. The City of Lynden, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Right Acts of 1964, 78 Stat.252, 42U.S.C. 2000d to 200d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The selection of a consultant for this project will be made from qualified consultants responding to this Request. All firms responding will be evaluated, scored, and ranked based on the following criteria areas: o Qualifications of proposed project manager and project team with Federal Highway Emergency Relief (FHWA-ER) other relevant public projects. o Commitment of project manager to timely completion of this emergency repair project. o Provide past project references that demonstrate: o Experience completing environmental permitting and cultural resources review for a FHWA-ER funded project over a fish-bearing stream. o Experience on design of public culvert/bridges, utilities, and streets. o Experience with right-of-way acquisition involving FHWA funds. o Experience with construction management, inspection, and project closeout involving federal funds. o Local Whatcom County experience and presence will be considered for emergency design and permitting and response time to the project site. All questions regarding this matter should be directed to Mark Sandal, Programs Manager City of Lynden Public Works 300 4th Street Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 354-3446 Email sandalm@lyndenwa.org The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.