Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Kenmore, Washington. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT includes the design, right of way and environmental permitting and bid support for the Lower Swamp Creek Bridge Replacement project. Professional engineering services for this federally funded project may include (but not limited to): design, survey, geotechnical testing and evaluation, subsurface utility exploration, Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) development, utility coordination and design, permitting, environmental review and documentation (SEPA, NEPA, JARPA), stream buffer delineation / mitigation, cultural resources review, right of way acquisition, arborist services, public outreach, bid support, construction management, engineering services during construction, construction inspection and documentation management, materials testing and Council reports/updates. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date. Questions related to this RFQ may be directed to Kent Vaughan, PE Senior Civil Engineer, kvaughan@kenmorewa.gov. Questions via phone will not be accepted. Describe the approach and methods proposed for implementing this project. Explain your experience with bridge structures, permitting requirements and delivery, federal aid regulations / compliance and quality assurance/control process. The WSDOT Local Agency A&E Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement will be used for this contract. The City of Kenmore solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering, Environmental Permitting and Right-of-Way Acquisition. The City of Kenmore may retain the consultant for future phases. This agreement will be for approximately 5 years in duration with the option for the City of Kenmore to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. The proposed improvements include a new bridge to accommodate two lanes of traffic. This project has an assigned DBE agreement goal of nineteen percent (19%). The major features of the project are as follows • Remove and replace bridge, • Maintain vehicular and pedestrian access during construction, • Environmental documentation, permits, mitigation plans, • Right-of-way assessment, right-of-way plan and right-of-way acquisition, and • Utility coordination / relocation. All prospective consultants are advised that federally funded projects will be held to Federal EEO requirements and will also be held to ADA and Civil Rights language for the employing Agency. This project is federally funded by the WSDOT Local Bridge Program. The total project budget is $4.8 Million.