City of Selah - RFQ - Project Engineering Services - First Street Resurfacing (Yakima Ave to Fremont Ave)

The City of Selah is inviting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in providing professional engineering for a Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funded project: First Street Resurfacing (Yakima Ave to Fremont Ave).  The City will be selecting an engineering firm for design engineering, construction engineering, preparation of environmental documents, and preparation of permit applications for this project. State and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process, consultant agreement and conduct of the project. Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funded project: First Street Resurfacing (Yakima Ave to Fremont Ave): The project includes milling and HMA overlay of the section of First Street between Yakima Avenue and Fremont Avenue (0.25 miles), adjusting manhole lids and valves to match final roadway grade as well.  The total project cost for professional services and construction is approximately $714,012.  The project is anticipated to begin by March, 2026 with completion by December  31, 2026. It is anticipated the contract type will be cost plus fixed fee. There is 0% DBE goal assigned by WSDOT for this project.  Qualified disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultants are encouraged to respond. The City of Selah is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Statements of Qualifications for this solicitation shall be limited to thirty (30) pages excluding a one-page cover letter and front and back covers (if used). Selection criteria will include key personnel; firm experience; ability to meet schedule; familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards; LAG Manual and NEPA processes; in-house expertise; and past performance/references. Statement of Qualifications will be evaluated on a competitive basis using the above criteria. The jurisdiction will score the received Statement of Qualifications and conduct interviews.  Statement of Qualifications shall be mailed to Roger Bell, Mayor, 115 West Naches Avenue Selah Washington 98942, by 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 22nd.  Questions regarding these services should be directed to Rocky Wallace, Public Works Director, City of Selah, 222 South Rushmore Road, Selah, Washington, 98942. Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000, Email: contact@example.gov The City, 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 City, 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. Qualified disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit a Statement of Qualifications. The City of Selah is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Dates of Yakima Herald Republic Publication:  September 30th, 2025 and October 7th, 2025 Dates of Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Publication: September 30th, 2025 and October 7th, 2025 Post: State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise (OMWBE)