Active SLED Opportunity · WASHINGTON · CITY OF BELLINGHAM
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The City of Bellingham seeks consulting firms for civil design services to improve signalized intersections downtown. The federally funded project includes signal reconstruction, ADA improvements, curb extensions, and related utility work. SOQs are due June 23, 2026.
RFQ 30B-2026 Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project ET037-Federal Aid Project-00S(748) The City of Bellingham solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil Design. This agreement will be for approximately seven months in duration, beginning September 2026 and ending March 2027, with the option for the City of Bellingham to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Consultants will be considered for the following federally funded project. The City of Bellingham 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. Project Description The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparing preliminary engineering design for Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project. The project will improve signals and related infrastructure at three downtown intersections, including the intersections of Railroad Ave. with Magnolia St., Holly St., and Chestnut St. This project has a 0% FSBE goal with a 10% SBE voluntary goal. The major features of the project are as follows: Signal Reconstruction Install Curb Extensions ADA Improvements Related Utility Modifications Other features of the project are as follows: Collect Survey data for the areas shown within the project vicinity map. Assess permitting needs, perform environmental reporting as needed and assist the City in acquiring necessary permits for CN obligation (i.e. NEPA, cultural resources, etc.). Prepare complete bid documents including construction plans, technical specifications, and engineers estimate (PS&E). Other work that may be included, depending on project funding or as part of future amendments: Services during bidding Services during construction The City of Bellingham reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN, Construction Management) associated with these projects. All prospective consultants are advised that federally funded projects will be held to Federal EEO requirements. Evaluation Criteria 100 Points Total Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: Qualification of Proposed Project Manager 15 points Qualifications of Key Personnel/Expertise of Firm 15 points Ability to meet schedule 20 points Approach to project 20 points Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards 15 points Past Performance/References 5 points FSBE/SBE Approach and Commitment 5 points Approach to Construction Management (Construction Phase) 5 points Submittal All submittals shall include a signed cover letter including the following information: Firm name, phone, fax numbers, email; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to project. Additional project information is included in the supplemental information which can be found at https://cob.procureware.com/home. Submittal Information Forms for each Prime and Subconsultant listed in submittal should be included on WSDOT Form 140-565 and Form 140-566, respectively. Submittals shall be limited to a maximum of ten 8-1/2" by 11" pages (ten single-sided or five pages double-sided), not including the title page (limited to one page), table of contents (limited to one page), resumes (limited to one page for each individual) and forms 140-565 and 140-566 (limited to one per company). Submittals over the maximum page size limit will not be considered. The City invites all interested parties to respond to this RFQ by submitting their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) on the City of Bellingham website at https://cob.procureware.com/ no later than 11:00 a.m. on June 23, 2026. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to City Purchasing Department, at (360) 778-7750 or email: bids@cob.org Estimated Procurement Schedule These dates are estimates and subject to change by the City. Advertise RFQ June 2 & June 9, 2026 Deadline for questions June 16, 2026 Receive SOQs June 23, 2026 Review and Rank SOQs July 6, 2026 Consultant Selection Interviews July 18, 2026 Consultant Selection/Award July 21, 2026 Scoping and Contract August 2026 Begin Work September 2026 Complete Work/End Contract March 2027 Contract Type Contract type (method of payment) will be Negotiated Hourly Rate utilizing WSDOT’s Local Agency A&E Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement. Submission of cost proposal or elements of cost shall not be submitted until a consultant selection has been made. The Consultant(s) awarded the contract will be required to obtain and maintain a City of Bellingham Business License. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Bellingham 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 Holly Pederson, City of Bellingham ADA Coordinator at hdpederson@cob.org or by calling collect (360) 778-7950. Title VI Statement The City of Bellingham, 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. Dates of publication in the Cascadia Daily, the Daily Journal of Commerce, and Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE): June 2, 2026, and June 9, 2026.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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