Intersection – Kimberly Pk N at Kimberly Pk E
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The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is soliciting professional services for the design and implementation of transportation improvements at the intersection of Kimberly Parkway North and Kimberly Parkway East, under solicitation number RFQ033421. The project aims to replace a two-way stop-controlled intersection with a single-lane roundabout, including installation of shared use paths along both sides of Kimberly Parkway North west of the roundabout and along the north side east of the roundabout to connect with existing infrastructure, replacement of existing sidewalks as necessary, and installation of street trees and lighting along specified segments of both roadways. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on September 2, 2026, with no in-person or mail submissions accepted. All required documentation, including the main proposal limited to twelve pages in 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font, must be submitted as a single PDF, while supporting documents such as the Proposal Signature Form, ODOT prequalification records, non-collusion and signature affidavits, insurance proofs, tree surveys, and signal plans must be uploaded as separate PDFs and do not count toward the page limit. Vendors must be registered on the City’s Vendor Services portal and contract compliant through the EBO questionnaire, with MBE/WBE certification required for participation even though the goal is set at 0%. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a points-based system prioritizing Past Performance (25 points), Understanding of the Project and Proposed Approach (20 points), Project Manager Qualifications (20 points), Project Team Composition (25 points), and Location of the Lead Offeror (10 points), with no emphasis on price as a selection factor. The selected consultant must attend a scope meeting approximately two weeks after proposals are due and may send a designated alternate if the Project Manager is unavailable. The City retains the right to terminate the contract for cause with a 30-day cure period or for convenience with 14 days’ notice, and payment is contingent on delivery and acceptance of design documents, with no guaranteed payment until completion. Confidentiality obligations are strict, requiring adherence to Ohio Public Records Law, and proprietary information is discouraged due to unavoidable disclosure risks. Performance is governed by City of Columbus design standards, including DPS Design Memos 6.02, 7.04, and 9.04, the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and ADA regulations. Fiscal payments are
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This project consists of improvements to Kimberly Parkway N (east-west oriented roadway) and Kimberly Parkway E (north-south oriented roadway) to replace a two-way stop condition with a single lane roundabout. West of the roundabout, shared use path (SUP) will be installed along both sides of Kimberly Pkwy N to serve as a transitional section to tie into the existing bike lanes. Additionally SUP will be installed along the north side of Kimberly Pkwy N east of the roundabout, tying into SUP constructed by 3303-E. Sidewalk will be replaced as needed to tie into the existing sidewalk on both roadways. Street trees and lighting will be installed along Kimberly Pkwy N from the western limit of the roundabout to Hamilton Road and for the limits of the roundabout along Kimberly Pkwy E.
All questions concerning the RFP are to be sent to capitalprojects@columbus.gov. The last day to submit questions will be specified in the RFP; phone calls will not be accepted. Responses will be posted on Bonfire at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/login as an addendum.
A pre-proposal meeting will not be held.
Notice of published addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services web site and all addenda will be posted on Bonfire at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/login.
The selected Consultant shall attend a scope meeting anticipated to be held on/about two weeks after proposals are due. The projected scope date will be specified in the RFP. If the Project Manager is not available, the Consultant may designate an alternate to attend in their place.
1.2 Classification: All proposal documents (Request for Proposal, reference documents, addenda, etc.) will be available for review and download on Bonfire at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/login after the RFP is advertised. Firms must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the RFP for a proposal to be considered for contract award.
1.3 Bonfire: If you do not have an account with Bonfire and you would like to review project information or submit a proposal, you will need to register for an account. Go to https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities in order to sign up.
The following are the evaluation criteria that will be used for this RFP: • Location of Lead Offeror (Maximum 10 points) • Project Manager (Maximum 20 points) • Project Team (Maximum 25 points) • Past Performance (Maximum 25 points) • Understanding of Project/Project Approach (Maximum 20 points)
1.4 Vendor Registration:
Vendors must register on the Vendor Services portal before doing business with the City of Columbus and becoming Minority or Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) certified. To get registered, please visit the following link: https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources. After vendor registration, you will receive an email inviting you to complete the required Contract Compliance (EBO) Questionnaire. Vendors must be contract compliant in order to do business with the City of Columbus. To get compliant, please visit the following link: https://new.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Bids-Solicitations/Vendor-Resources.
To complete our online certification application, track the status of your application and receive a copy of your certification approval letter, visit: https://columbus.diversitycompliance.com/.
For more certification information or questions, contact us at: DiversityCertifications@columbus.gov.
For additional inquiries, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at: odi@columbus.gov.
A debriefing session is available to all professional services prime consultants who are unsuccessful in responding to this solicitation for request for proposals. A request for a debriefing session must be submitted via email at capitalprojects@columbus.gov within thirty days following the contract award.
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