CITYWIDE CONSULTANT ROSTER: Transportation Consulting

The City of Seattle has issued a solicitation (CTY-CR-2025-10) to establish a citywide consultant roster specializing in transportation consulting services. Interested and eligible consultants are invited to submit their applications and statements of qualifications for inclusion in this roster, which will be active through December 30, 2030. The roster facilitates streamlined procurement by allowing city departments to contract with pre-qualified consultants on transportation-related projects without undergoing formal competitive bidding for contracts valued under $410,000. The scope encompasses a broad range of specialized services including bicycle and pedestrian planning, intelligent transportation systems, marine surveying, parking management, roadway design, transit planning, and other transportation advisory services. The program emphasizes small business participation and offers opportunities for Women- and Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (WMBEs) to voluntarily register and be included in outreach efforts. The contract documentation includes standardized agreement templates designed to ensure clarity and compliance, incorporating provisions related to the scope of work, term of agreement, and options for expanding work assignments. While contract clauses specific to federal funding requirements are referenced, especially for projects involving federal transit funds, detailed federal clause citations and fill-ins are not provided in the solicitation materials. Consultants must comply with non-discrimination policies, insurance requirements, indemnification responsibilities, and permit City audits of records for up to six years post-contract. The agreement requires background checks for personnel accessing City systems and mandates adherence to immigration-related notifications. Application materials require submission of business licenses, affirmation of small business status, and statements of qualification documenting relevant experience and professional licensure. The City manages payment through internal invoicing processes, with no federal electronic invoicing systems referenced. The solicitation and subsequent contract foster efficient consultant engagement nationwide with a focus on transportation expertise, social equity, and federal compliance frameworks, enabling Seattle to meet its transportation planning and infrastructure goals over the next several years.