20th Street East Corridor Improvement Project SS4A Base Phase (Pre-NEPA)

The City of Palmdale is soliciting a Professional Services Agreement for the 20th Street East Corridor Improvement Project SS4A Base Phase (Pre-NEPA), identified by solicitation number 20260729061. This project focuses on safety enhancements along a 1.92-mile segment of 20th Street East, including the installation of sidewalks, bike lanes, streetlights, and pedestrian-activated signals, as well as a feasibility study for intersection upgrades at Avenue R-8. The work is divided into three phases, with the current Base Phase emphasizing community outreach, feasibility analysis, and environmental studies. The estimated project value ranges from a base phase allocation of 330,000 dollars to a total eligible project cost of 6,727,705 dollars, with a performance period of 60 months from the date of award. Selection is based on a best-value trade-off process using Qualifications-Based Selection, where technical qualifications are prioritized over price. Evaluation factors include the technical approach and work plan, community engagement, team experience, project understanding, management capabilities, and quality assurance. Fee proposals are strictly prohibited during the initial Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submission, as compensation is negotiated after the technical selection. The SOQ is limited to 25 pages and must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by August 25, 2026. The contract is governed by USDOT and FHWA regulations, requiring strict adherence to NEPA/CEQA compliance, the Build America, Buy America Act, and various civil rights and non-discrimination statutes. Consultants must provide comprehensive liability and professional errors and omissions insurance, maintain SAM.gov registration, and comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements. Key deliverables include concept-level engineering exhibits, environmental documentation, and a final Project Report, all of which remain the exclusive property of the City of Palmdale.