CITY OF KIRKLAND
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PROJECT NAME: NE 85th St. Pedestrian/Bike Connection 114th Ave. NE to 6th St.
JOB NUMBER: 21-22-PW
FEDERAL AID NUMBER: Will be provided if federal funding is obtained
QUALIFICATIONS DUE: May 31st, 2022 no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTED TO: Purchasing Agent via e-mail (See RFQ for details.)

Public notice is hereby given that the City of Kirkland has issued the above-mentioned Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This RFQ is for a consultant to develop plans, specifications, and estimates for the NE 85th St. Pedestrian/Bike Connection from 114th Ave. NE to 6th St. Project.

The complete RFQ, including all submittal requirements, can be found on the City of Kirkland’s website at www.kirklandwa.gov. Locate by clicking on “Business” at the top of the webpage and then “Request for Proposals” under “Doing Business with the City.” Call 425-587-3123 if unable to access RFQ documents online.

The City of Kirkland in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Park 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

In addition to nondiscrimination compliance requirements, the firm ultimately awarded a contract must comply with federal, state and local laws, statutes, and ordinances relative to the execution of the work. This requirement includes, but is not limited to, protection of public and employee safety and health; environmental protection; waste reduction and recycling; the protection of natural resources; permits; fees; taxes; and similar subjects.