The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified consulting firm or team to provide complete professional services for a Design Concept Report (DCR) for the future improvements of Center Street from McKellips Road to Broadway Road, using Complete Streets design elements. The City, at its discretion, may request that the selected consultant provide final design services for the corridor that would include design activities typically associated with a corridor improvement project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services to the City of Mesa are invited to submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). All SOQs must comply with the requirements specified in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This project will include a Design Concept Report (DCR) for Center Street from McKellips Road to Broadway Road. This project was identified in the City of Mesa 2040 Transportation Plan as a complete streets priority to help bicyclists and pedestrians to connect between downtown and pathways to the north and south. The report should use Complete Streets concepts to develop the improvements along the corridor. The City of Mesa Complete Streets Policy can be found in the appendix of the 2040 Transportation Plan, and this can provide some basic guidance. However, it is expected that the team submitting for this project has knowledge of Complete Streets design principles and they should include examples as part of the submittal package. A Complete Streets streetscape enables safe use and supports mobility for all users and modes within the public right-of-way. This specific corridor is unique and challenging because within the project limits, Center Street is a typical 5-lane collector with bicycle lanes at the north end, but then narrows to two lanes with on-street parking as it passes through the downtown core. Additionally, land use transitions from residential, to City Center, to industrial as it travels from north to south. The City of Mesa is seeking a firm with expertise in developing innovative bicycle/pedestrian design in an urban environment to develop a cohesive Complete Street concept for Center Street within the project limits. A key challenge of this project is evaluating and prioritizing mobility options between the downtown core and existing adjacent multimodal infrastructure. Major considerations include the downtown sidewalk network, separated bike lanes on First Avenue, nearby shared-use paths, on-street parking, light rail and other transit services, ASU, and City administration buildings. The requested DCR should provide vision and guidance to maximize the Complete Streets and urban design potential of the corridor. The successful proposal should demonstrate leadership experience developing and presenting concepts, soliciting input, and building consensus among project stakeholders and the community. Questions pertaining to the Design Services selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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