QBS/PS/DOT/2610-1270098 PATH Lakewood

The City of Atlanta, in partnership with the PATH Foundation, is soliciting a qualified consultant for the design of a paved shared use path connecting the Southside Beltline Trail to the Southtowne Trail at South Bend Park. The project is structured in two phases, with the current focus on Phase I, which extends from the Southside Trail to Pryor Road at Meldon Avenue. The selected consultant will be responsible for reviewing and validating the 2021 concept report, preparing preliminary and final design plans, and developing the necessary NEPA documentation. The scope also includes extensive stakeholder engagement, including a Public Information Open House and multiple stakeholder meetings, to ensure the design accounts for public feedback and the needs of users with disabilities. This is a master contract delivered via task orders with a base period of three years and a one-year renewal option. The project timeline begins with a Notice to Proceed in Q3 2026, with final construction plans expected to be ready for bidding by Q1 2030. All design work must comply with GDOT Engineering Design Guide and Project Planning Guide standards, as well as the GDOT Plan Development Process and FHWA Grant Agreements. Evaluation of consultants will be based on their experience designing off-system paved trails in Atlanta and Georgia, their ability to manage budgets, their collaboration with the PATH foundation, and their capacity to produce high-quality technical plans. Key personnel required for the project include a Project Manager and leads for Roadway Design, Environmental/NEPA, and Stakeholder Engagement.