Engineering and Contract Document Preparation for Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements Phase II

The contract involves providing engineering services and preparing comprehensive contract documents for Phase II of the Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project in Raleigh, North Carolina. The scope encompasses developing civil plans, pavement markings, traffic control, erosion and stormwater management plans, survey data, utility investigations, specifications, cost estimates, and limited construction administration. The project aims to upgrade sixteen crosswalks, including ten with raised crosswalks and eight with art installations, without requiring easements or real estate acquisitions. The final deliverables will include signed survey documents, existing condition plans, site and detail sheets, and all necessary supporting documentation to support construction, ensuring compliance with federal and local standards such as ADA, LEP, and environmental regulations. The solicitation, issued as RFQ 274-TR-2025-02 by the City of Raleigh’s Transportation Department, seeks qualified firms through a qualifications-based selection process under the Mini-Brooks Act, emphasizing technical expertise over price. Proposals are due by December 4, 2025, and will be evaluated based on project understanding, approach and schedule, experience, team qualifications, and financial stability, with each factor weighted accordingly. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000, with a maximum award amount of approximately $1,190,000. The project performance period is five years from federal authorization, with provisions for additional months for final reimbursement submission. Federal compliance requirements, including DBE participation, Buy America, Davis-Bacon wage rates, and audit rights, are incorporated, although detailed FAR clauses are not explicitly structured within the document. The procurement process mandates a multi-volume proposal submission, including hard copies and a PDF electronic version, with specific instructions on format, submission deadlines, and communication channels through the North Carolina Vendor Portal.