Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Kelso, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

Provide civil engineering design services for a FHWA funded Local Roads Safety improvement project. Project Scope The Project scope includes ped crossing pavement markings and signing in various locations, three RRFB's, and replacing old ped signals and buttons with countdown ped signal heads and audible ped signal pushbuttons in two intersections. Prepare PS&E for the project using the base map completed by the City. The City will complete and submit the NEPA CE form. For more scope information see the Project Summary and vicinity map at the link The construction funding for this project must be obligated prior to April 30, 2023. The proposed schedule for completion of PS&E is February 2023. This project is funded by FHWA and must comply with federal rules, such as Title VI and EEO, and with WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines. The PE for this project has a DBE goal of 0%. Proposal Requirements 1. Letter of Interest (one page maximum ) signed by a principal of the firm with a statement of availability to complete the work (Pass/Fail) 2. Team Qualifications (30 points maximum): o Experience with similar projects - Share how the experience of the firm(s) and proposed team members are well-suited to complete the assignment. Include examples of the project team members working together on prior projects. o Key staff qualifications - Provide a summary of qualifications and work experience of key professional staff on your consultant team, including subconsultants, specific to actual tasks performed on other projects (abbreviated 1-2 page resumes in the Appendix are acceptable). o Key staff roles and responsibilities - Describe the specific roles and responsibilities of team members including all key subconsultant team members. Provide clear descriptions of responsibility, availability, and the proportion of their time they would spend on the project assignment. Indicate primary office location of key staff including subconsultants. o Dedication of staff - Describe how you will maintain continuity and availability of key staff for the duration of the project assignment. 3. Project Understanding and Approach (50 points maximum): o Project understanding - Communicate the team's understanding of existing conditions, project elements, and goals of this project assignment. o Project approach - Describe the team's approach to addressing key issues and successful delivery of the project assignment including how the team will address the projects challenges and constraints. o Answer the question: Why the City should select this firm This is the opportunity to explain why the firm's unique approach and superior capabilities would lead to selection by the City. Prior work experience with the City, and history of project excellence in other areas all can be presented in this section. 4. Schedule (15 points maximum): o Provide a schedule for completion of the project assignment work, based upon your team's availability, and understanding of the project scope, constraints, and challenges. o Discuss your team's strategy to stay on schedule commitments and work within the project assignment's budget. 5. References (5 points maximum): o Provide references, including names and telephone numbers, of at least four previous clients with similar projects. Proposals that fail to comply with these requirements will be rejected. The City encourages disadvantaged, minority, veteran, and women-owned consulting firms to respond. Submittal Requirements and Selection Please provide a short proposal, accompanied by brief summaries of relevant project experience (up to 10 projects) from the last six years and abbreviated resumes of the core project team. Clear, concise and creative responses are highly valued. The ideal submittal will consist of 10 pages or less, but there is no limit to the submittal size. The top respondents may be asked to participate in an informal interview; however, the City reserves the right to select a consultant firm without completing interviews. Direct any questions regarding the project and/or the RFP to Paul Klope, 360-423-6590 X3322. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Kelso, 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 Paul Klope at pklope@kelso.gov or by calling 360-423-6590 X3322. Title VI Statement The City of Kelso, 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 will affirmatively ensure that 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.