Design work is anticipated to start in July 2024 and end in January 2026 with the option for the City of Fife to extend it for additional time and money, if necessary. This federally funded project has EEO, ADA and Civil Rights requirements that must be adhered to. Project has a mandatory 20% DBE goal. Work on 62nd Avenue E between 20th Street E and Valley Avenue E will include reducing the number of travel lanes from three to two, installing bike lanes, sidewalk, and ADA ramps. Pedestrian improvements on 62nd Avenue E will also include a raised crosswalk with rectangular rapid flashing beacon and pedestrian scale lighting. A shared use path and ADA ramps will be installed along the south side of 20th Street E between 62nd Avenue E and 58th Avenue E. Major features include: Reconfiguring the roadways for multimodal use Community/stakeholder engagement Environmental documentation and preparation of permit applications Determination of right-of-way (ROW) needs and ROW plans Utility coordination Selection of firms will be based on the following criteria: Qualification of Project Manager and key personnel and their experience with PS&E for municipal projects. Prior past performance experience in successfully completing similar projects. Qualifications/Expertise of Firm Demonstrated knowledge of federal funding audits and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Each submittal may be no more than 10 double sided pages in length, including cover letter and no less than 12-point font for body of text. Any questions should be directed to Greg Vigoren at 253-896-8214. Upon review of the submittals, selected firms will be invited for interviews in early June 2024. After the City and WSDOT Local Programs staff interview panel selects the most qualified firm, the City will commence contract negotiations of a proposed scope, schedule and cost-plus fix fee contract for the project. Consultant award is anticipated in June 2024 with a start date in July 2024. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Fife in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitations 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 Greg Vigoren at gvigoren@cityoffife.org or by calling 253-896-8214. Title VI Statement "The City of Fife, 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 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. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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