First Street, Front Street and Marine Drive Pedestrian Enhancements

The City of Port Angeles is soliciting qualified consulting firms to conduct a pedestrian crossing study and develop safety enhancements along the First Street, Front Street, and Marine Drive corridors. This federally funded project, supported by the Washington State Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), aims to identify locations for enhanced pedestrian crossing treatments such as rectangular rapid flashing beacons, curb extensions, channelization, and advanced signage to improve safety and ADA compliance. The selected firm will be responsible for preliminary engineering, environmental documentation, preparation of right-of-way plans, multiple stages of design packages (30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%), public engagement, coordination with WSDOT, and construction management support, leading to construction completion by June 2026. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with submissions due by March 28, 2024, and an anticipated contract award around October 2025. The contract will be executed as a cost-plus-fixed-fee agreement and evaluated on qualifications, including responsiveness, company reputation, key personnel, schedule adherence, project approach, familiarity with WSDOT and FHWA standards, and client satisfaction. No formal pricing or cost proposals are requested at this stage. The City emphasizes compliance with applicable federal and state standards, including strict adherence to ADA requirements and Title VI nondiscrimination provisions. While the RFQ does not require traditional federal representations and certifications, it does mandate thorough technical competency and experience. Deliverables are to be accepted at the City Engineer’s office in Port Angeles, and the selected consultant may have the opportunity to continue services into subsequent right-of-way acquisition and construction phases. The RFQ specifies a clear format and submission procedure, limiting proposals to 10 pages plus resumes, and mandates electronic submission by email or USB. No special packaging, security clearances, or formal contract clause alternates are stipulated, and public record laws apply to submitted materials. Overall, this solicitation seeks a highly qualified engineering firm capable of delivering a comprehensive, federally compliant pedestrian safety upgrade project for the City of Port Angeles.