Whatcom Co; RFQ #26-59 Cons Eng Svs for Intersection Improvements at Two Locations

Notice is hereby given that Whatcom County Purchasing will receive sealed statements of qualification at its office in the Administrative Services Finance Department located on the fifth floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 503, Bellingham, WA 98225 for the following: Consultant Engineering Services for Intersection Improvements at Two Locations:Birch Bay-Lynden Rd & Kickerville Rd – CRP No. 922005, Fed-Aid No. HSIP-L370(004);Everson Goshen Rd & E Smith Rd – CRP No. 19002635, Fed-Aid No. STBGR-Z937(007)UNTIL: 2:30 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 At which time and place the responses will be publicly opened (live/virtual via Zoom), and the names of the submitters read aloud. All interested people are invited to attend the live proposal opening via Zoom. Late submittals will not be considered. Whatcom County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any irregularities. Whatcom County is soliciting Statements of Qualification (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms to provide consultant services for two (2) intersection improvement projects: Birch Bay-Lynden Rd & Kickerville Rd Intersection – CRP No. 922005, Fed-Aid No. HSIP-L370(004); and Everson Goshen Rd & E Smith Rd Intersection – CRP No. 19002635, Fed-Aid No. STBGR-Z937(004). Further information is contained in the complete RFQ document which can be downloaded at no charge from the Whatcom County Purchasing website at https://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/Bids.aspx, see “Related Documents” at the bottom of the RFQ posting page. If you are unable to download the pdf documents from this website, contact Purchasing at contact@example.gov (preferred), or phone +1 (555) 000-0000. These projects have a 0% consultant FSBE goal and voluntary 10% SBE goal. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS Equal Opportunity Employment All prospective consultants will be held to Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. The successful consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The consultant shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Whatcom County 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. Title VI Statement Whatcom County, 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. As required by law, the E-Verify System may be required on contracts that have Federal funding. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by contacting Purchasing at +1 (555) 000-0000. Publication Date(s): September 9 and 16, 2026.