Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project

Work Requested

The City of Bellingham is seeking consulting firms with expertise in Civil Design to prepare preliminary engineering design for the Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project (ET037-Federal Aid Project-00S(748)). The consultant will be responsible for: - Improving signals and related infrastructure at three downtown intersections: Railroad Ave. with Magnolia St., Holly St., and Chestnut St. - Signal reconstruction - Installation of curb extensions - ADA improvements - Related utility modifications - Collecting survey data for the areas shown within the project vicinity map - Assessing permitting needs, performing environmental reporting as needed, and assisting the City in acquiring necessary permits for CN obligation (including NEPA, cultural resources, etc.) Who is Requesting: The City of Bellingham is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ 30B-2026) for the above project.

Background

This federally funded project aims to enhance accessibility and safety at key downtown signalized intersections. The agreement will be for approximately seven months, starting September 2026 and ending March 2027. There is an option for the City of Bellingham to extend the contract for additional time and money if necessary.

Contract Requirements

- The project has a 0% FSBE goal and a 10% SBE voluntary goal. - The City of Bellingham reserves the right to amend the terms of this RFQ, circulate addenda, or withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of the time and effort consultants have spent on their responses.

Instructions on Submission

Consultants interested in being considered for this project should respond to this Request for Qualifications as outlined in the solicitation.