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

The County of Yakima, Washington ("County") is soliciting proposals from consulting firms with expertise in Civil Design. Consultants will be considered for the following project. The County reserves the right to amend terms of this "Request for Qualification" (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. 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 Hwy 97 Crossing Upgrade. The project will replace the rail roadway approaches on Highway 97 near Branch Road. The surface panels will be upgraded to accommodate truck traffic and the northbound right-turn radius. A non-mountable curb will be installed on the highway centerline and the illumination will be improved at the crossing. Advance warning signs and pavement markings will be placed on Branch Road. Construction shall be authorized by Fall 2026; the project is federally funded through the Rail Highway Crossings (Section 130) Safety 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/County standards 6) Past Performance/References. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Brad Schilperoort, brad.schilperoort@co.yakima.wa.us. Contact Person: Brad Schilperoort, brad.schilperoort@co.yakima.wa.us or by calling 509.574.2300. Business Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Submittals should include the following information: Firm name, phone and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to project. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The County 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 brad.schilperoort@co.yakima.wa.us or by calling 509.574.2300. Title VI Statement Yakima County 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 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. Consultants will also be held to ADA and Civil Rights language for the employing Agency. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.