Site work for a civil project in Custer, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and road / highway.

The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT for the first phase of the project consists of alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering to aid the County in selection of a preferred alternative to replace the existing culverts on California Creek crossing under Birch Bay Lynden Road. The alternatives analysis should consider applicable roadway and/or bridge design standards, mobility of traffic, Right-of-Way, stormwater, environmental, and fish passage requirements. This project has a 16% DBE goal. The major features of the project as follows: • Pre-design work including field investigations/research • Geotechnical investigation • Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design • Stormwater/drainage analysis • Environmental permitting analysis • Preliminary Engineering • Mobility of Traffic • Coordination of design with utility relocation • Right-of-Way analysis • Preparation of a Type, Size, and Location (TS&L) Report with preferred alternative recommendation Consultants shall have expertise in the following: • WSDOT Local Programs requirements for Federally Funded projects including the Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) Manual • DBE approach and commitment • County, State, and Federal standards • Environmental permitting requirements and thresholds The County reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases including but not limited to detailed design including bid-ready plans, design reports, specifications, estimates, environmental/archaeological permitting, and Right-of-Way as well as construction engineering services associated with this project. Deadline for questions January 2, 2024 - questions regarding this project should be directed in writing via email to Ben Floyd at bfloyd@co.whatcom.wa.us.