Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in Union Gap, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

The City of Union Gap, Washington ("City") is soliciting proposals from consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering Design. Consultants will be considered for the following project. The City reserves the right to amend terms of this "Request for Proposal" (RFP) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFP at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Project Description The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of providing professional services for design, right of way, and/or construction observation and administration for the Union Gap Shop Bridge #2 Replacement Project. The project consists of replacing an existing concrete bridge with precast concrete girders due to low sufficiency rating, deteriorating girders, and weight restrictions. The new structure will include standard bridge barrier and travel lanes on either side and may need to acquire additional ROW on the southeast side of the proposed project limits. Demolition of existing bridge will require removal within the existing stream. The new structure will span the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Construction shall be authorized by May 2025; the project has a zero percent Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (UDBE) agreement goal and is funded through the Local Bridge Program. Specific project cost estimates shall not be requested until a consultant has been selected. Evaluation Criteria Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: 1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager 2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm 3) Ability to meet schedule 4) Approach to project 5) Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards 6) Past Performance/References. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Dennis Henne, dennis.henne@uniongapwa.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing dennis.henne@uniongapwa.gov or by calling 509.225.3524. Title VI Statement The City of Union Gap in accordance with 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 it will affirmatively ensure that in 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. All prospective consultants must be advised that federally funded projects will be held to Federal EEO requirements. Consultants will also be held to ADA and Civil Rights language for the employing Agency.