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Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project ET037-Federal Aid Project-00S(748)
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The City of Bellingham is soliciting qualified consulting firms through Request for Qualifications 30B-2026 to provide preliminary engineering design services for the Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project, a federally funded initiative targeting three key downtown intersections: Railroad Ave. with Magnolia St., Holly St., and Chestnut St. The work includes signal reconstruction, curb extensions, ADA compliance enhancements, and related utility modifications, along with survey data collection, permitting assistance, environmental reporting, and the preparation of complete bid documents including plans, specifications, and engineering estimates. The contract is anticipated to last seven months from September 2026 to March 2027, with potential for extension, and will be awarded under a negotiated hourly rate structure using WSDOT’s Local Agency A&E Professional Services Agreement, with no cost proposals required at submission. The project has a 0% FSBE goal and a 10% SBE voluntary goal, and all selected firms must comply with federal EEO requirements and obtain a City of Bellingham Business License. Submittals must be submitted via the City’s procurement portal by 11:00 a.m. on June 23, 2026, and are strictly limited to ten pages of content plus excluded items such as title pages, table of contents, individual resumes, and required WSDOT forms. Evaluation is based on a 100-point system weighing project manager qualifications, firm expertise, scheduling ability, project approach, familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards, past performance, SBE/FSBE commitment, and construction management readiness. The City retains the right to amend or withdraw the RFQ at any time and may award subsequent phases including right-of-way acquisition, construction management, or construction support to the selected firm. All submissions must include a signed cover letter with firm details, principal-in-charge and project manager names, and staffing information. Questions must be directed to bids@cob.org, and the City affirms compliance with Title VI, Section 504, and ADA requirements to ensure nondiscrimination in all aspects of the procurement.
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NUMBER 30B-2026 TITLE Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project ET037-Federal Aid Project-00S(748) AVAILABLE DATE 6/2/2026 7:30 AM CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 6/16/2026 4:00 PM DUE DATE 6/23/2026 11:00 AM CONTACT INFORMATION bids@cob.org BID TYPE Request for Qualifications (RFQ) DESCRIPTION
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.
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