The City of Asheville is seeking a feasibility study determining and recommending the best typologies and best alignments for the yet designed sections on each end of the existing greenway of the Re ed Creek Greenway and the transition area of the Re ed Creek and Glenn Creek Greenway. This study should consider the intent of the 2013 Greenway Master Plan, but should not be constrained by the plans, or description of the greenways. This work shall not exceed a 10% design per NCDOT standards for planning work. The goals of this feasibility study are:
1. Determining the best alignment and typologies for each section of the study area.
2. Implement the Communications & Engagement plan to engage with partner organizations NCDOT and UNCA to determine the best location for alignment.
3. Determine the timeline for optimal construction based on the I-26 project. The interstate project will impact both sides of the greenway corridor. Collaborating with the NCDOT to determine construction timing and facility design. It is expected that this request will result in the development of a list of 3-5 firms that will be interviewed. Based on the submittals and possibly the interviews, the highest-ranking firm will be selected for negotiations for a contract. Deadline to Submit Questions Monday, December 19, 2022, 5:00pm All questions concerning this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) should be submitted via email to: Hayley Burton, Project Manager hburton@ashevillenc.gov Asheville Business Inclusion Policy: The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy to encourage women and minority businesses' participation in the public bidding process. The purpose of this outreach effort is to increase the likelihood of availability and utilization of MWBEs in the award of contracts. Bidders are hereby notified that this RFQ is subject to that Policy's provisions. Questions regarding the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy may be directed to the Office of Economic Development, City of Asheville, Post Office Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802-7148 or by phone at (828) 259-8050 or by email abi@ashevillenc.gov. Bidders are invited to show proof of MWBE status, to include NC Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses or other MWBE certifications. If not already certified with the ABI Office at the City of Asheville, bidders are further invited to become certified with the City of Asheville as an MWBE vendor. Please use this link Certification of a Drug-Free Workplace: Prospective Consultants are notified that the City of Asheville has adopted a Drug-Free Workplace Policy requiring successful firms to insure that a drug-free workplace is provided in the performance of any City of Asheville contract. By submitting a Letter of Interest and Statement of Qualifications, the Prospective Consultant certifies that if awarded the Contract, they and their subcontractors shall comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. The policy may be viewed at the following Miscellaneous Requirements of the Submittals: Prospective Consultants are notified of a City policy that prohibits contracting with persons or firms who are delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes owed to the City of Asheville The City of Asheville reserves the right to reject any or all Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time
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