CITY OF SEATTLE NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR

RFQ 24-046QP – Bridge Preservation design packagess

The City of Seattle, through its Department of Transportation (SDOT) solicits interest from qualified consulting firms with expertise in Bridge Design, Civil Engineering, Communication & Public Outreach, Drainage Design, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical Services, Land Survey, Landscape Architectural Services, Project Management, Structural Engineering, and Technical Writing with the intention of awarding the consultant(s) all the design phases.  SDOT has identified 12 bridges that have been bundled into 3 packages listed below.  The bridges require preservation and repair to maintain their operational performance, along with two structures slated for decommissioning.

1. 24-047QP- Bridge Preservation Package 1

• Albro Pl over Airport Way S (1931): 6,800 ADT; fair condition. Last resurfaced and joints replaced in 1982; seismic retrofit completed in 2009.
• Colman Park – Lakeside Ave S Bridge (Build date unknown): 8,800 ADT; fair condition. Concrete arch bridge over a bicycle path in Colman Park.

2. 24-046QP- Bridge Preservation Package 2

• Yesler Way over 5th Ave S (1912): 6,600 ADT; fair condition. Reconstructed in 1977; seismic retrofit in 1993; painted in 1994.
• Roosevelt Way NE / Campus Parkway (1949): 2,600 ADT; freight route; fair condition. Traffic rail work completed in 1978.
• Phinney Ave N / N 57th St (Build date unknown): 7,000 ADT; freight route; fair condition. Surface improvements in 2005.
• S Main St over BNSF Railroad (1905): 2,350 ADT; fair condition. Reconstructed in 1983.
• W Howe St Bridge (1946): 7,500 ADT; good condition. History of repairs from 1975 to 2019, including seismic retrofit.
• W Galer St Flyover (2002): 2,200 ADT; freight route; fair condition.
• Jackson St between 4th–5th Ave (1910): 9,650 ADT; fair condition. Carries streetcar; rehabilitated in 1986.
• W Emerson St Viaduct (1949): 18,000 ADT; freight route; fair condition. Last seismic retrofit in 1996.
• N 79th St Pedestrian Underpass (1927, closed in 1997): Under SR 99 at N 79th St.

3. 24-053QP- Bridge Preservation Package 3

• University Bridge  (1915): 20,000 ADT; poor condition. Historic structure spanning the Ship Canal; prior work includes widening (1932), deck work (1968), and painting (2008). Designated as a local and state historic bridge.
• Fremont Bridge  (1917): 25,000 ADT; fair condition. Freight route crossing the Ship Canal; on National Register of Historic Places.
• Abandoned Timber Trestle: Parallel to Westlake Ave near 2814 Westlake Ave N.

Project Description: Each package requires a comprehensive engineering team capable of delivering a complete design, including 30%, 60%, 90%, & 100% PS&E package, all applicable NEPA/SEPA permits, and any ROW needs to be ready at the time of advertisement for construction.

1. 1. Bridge Preservation Package 1 (24-047QP): $615,000
   2. Bridge Preservation Package 2 (24-046QP): $2,800,000
   3. Bridge Preservation Package 3 (24-053QP):  $1,362,000

These negotiated hourly rate projects each have an anticipated project schedule of 18-24 months. If a consultant is awarded multiple contracts, the preservation packages must be completed simultaneously by that consultant.

SDOT reserves the right to retain the services of a successful firm for any subsequent phases (support during construction) associated with this project.

Consultants must register with a free account at OpenGov, SDOT’s Procurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle), to access solicitation documents, meeting links, and submit their response. A virtual pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for May 28 @ 3PM. Electronic submittals must be uploaded to OpenGov by June 14 @ 4PM.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: The City of Seattle 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. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Tom Hewitt at DOT_ADAProgram@Seattle.gov or by calling 206-615-1974.

Title VI Statement: The City of Seattle, 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.

All prospective consultants are advised that federally funded projects will be held to federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.

Dates of publication: May 15, 2025 and May 20, 2025