Site work and paving for a road / highway in Bremerton, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

The City of Bremerton, Public Works, Engineering Division, is soliciting interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Traffic Engineering. This cost plus fixed fee or negotiated hourly rate agreement will be for up to18 months in duration with the option for the City of Bremerton to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. The City of Bremerton reserves the right to amend terms of this "Request for Qualifications" (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Background - The City of Bremerton is seeking to improve active transportation safety and connectivity through the addition of continuous bike lanes along the 6th Street corridor and implementation of a road diet. The project is anticipated to include a preliminary engineering phase, construction phase, and may include a right-of-way phase. This solicitation is for the preliminary engineering phase of the project utilizing local funding. Future project phases may utilize state and/or federal grants. Project Description The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of developing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for a full re-channelization of 6th Street. The project generally starts at existing bike lane channelization east of the 11th Street / Kitsap Way intersection and ends at the 6th Street / Washington Ave intersection. The re-channelization will include a road diet converting 6th Street to a 3-lane typical section with continuous bike lanes. The general scope of work is anticipated to include, but is not limited to, the following: survey, environmental permitting (SEPA/NEPA), traffic operational analysis, lighting analysis, public/stakeholder outreach and design coordination, traffic equipment modifications, intersection improvements, signing and channelization, roadway safety improvements, temporary traffic control, and associated civil design and traffic engineering necessary to construct the improvements. The project is not currently federally funded, however, federal funds may be incorporated into the project at a later date. A voluntary 10% DBE goal is being established for the Preliminary Engineering phase. The City of Bremerton reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm for any subsequent project phases (such as Right-of-Way and Construction Phase Services) associated with this project. Anticipated Schedule The anticipated schedule for consultant selection, contract execution, and work is shown below: February 2024 - SOQ Interview Phase (at City's discretion) & Final Selection March 2024 - Final Scope and Contract Negotiations Completed April/May 2024 - Preliminary Engineering Contract Executed / Notice to Proceed Summer 2025 - Design Complete/Bid Package Ready for Construction Any questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by email or by calling (360) 473-2306. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Bremerton in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Cathy Bonsell at cathy.bonsell@ci.bremerton.wa.us or by calling collect (360) 473-5717. Title VI Statement The City of Bremerton, in accordance with the provisions of 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 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. Submittals should include the project name in the subject line and the following information in the body of the email: Project name; Firm name; Name and contact information of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager.