Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

The final design must be in accord with the requirements of the Federal Highway Administration and the State of Oklahoma. The project is to be funded from the Tribal Transportation Program. The selected Private Engineering Firm (PEF) will report directly to the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma and will be expected to provide the following services: Design surveys Parking lot and Roadway Design Drainage Improvement Design Prepare and Obtain Required Environmental Permits Geotechnical Investigation & Reporting Utility Relocation & Coordination Work Zone Traffic Control Local, State, and Federal Permitting (as required) Presentation Materials for Meetings Right-of-Way & Easement Plats Preliminary Cost Estimates and Final Opinions of Probable Construction Costs Specifications & Bid Documents Construction Administration/Project Management As-Built Drawings & Closeout Drawings All Qualifications will be evaluated on the following criteria, with points available from 0-20 for each: 1. Firm Experience/Reputation/Workload - Experience of the firm in similar work and record of successful completion of similar projects. Also to be considered is the firm's ability to take on additional work, demonstrated understanding of the Tribes goals and purposes for this project, specific management approach, and the firm's ability to offer the breadth and quality of services required for this project. 2. Experience of the Personnel Assigned to this Project Team - The Tribe will give considerable weight to the individual qualifications of the project team members who will be assigned to this project. Consideration will include qualifications of key personnel, project manager's experience, and subconsultant (if any) experience and qualifications. If a team approach is proposed, please note how the teams have worked together on similar projects. 3. Ability to Understand, Innovate Upon, and Complete the Scope of Work - The proposed approach for performing the work for this project, including demonstrated understanding of the scope and project deliverables. General understanding of local conditions, permitting process, and proven experience working with the Tribe or Tribes is required. 4. Schedule - Consideration will be given to the firms ability to meet schedules and responsiveness to the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Staff and Project Managers. 5. Past Performance with the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma - Past performance on Tribal projects will be evaluated, with particular emphasis on whether the project was completed successfully in accordance with fee, deliverables, and schedule. Please provide four (4) Qualification Packets, including all items stated above for selection. Further information may be obtained by calling (918)871-2778. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.