NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS

FOR RFP #848

PRJ0002003/CRP320922, HSIP-000S (640) NE Ward Road/NE Davis Road Intersection Improvement

CLARK COUNTY solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in surveying, engineering design and environmental documentation and permitting services for a roadway intersection improvement project. This agreement will be approximately for three years in duration with the option for the COUNTY to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Consultants will be considered for the work described below.

CLARK COUNTY reserves the right to amend the terms of this “Request for Proposal” (RFP) via addenda, or to withdraw the RFP at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. CLARK COUNTY also reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with this project.

Project Description

The major features of the project are as follows:

The project at the intersection of NE Ward Rd (approximately MP 2.54-2.70) & NE Davis Rd (approximately MP 0.00-0.08) will convert an existing stop-controlled intersection to a modern single-lane roundabout. The roundabout will meet ADA compliance, install an electronic traffic monitoring system consistent with and connected to the county’s Intelligent Transportation Systems, install raised median chicanes on all three entry legs, install mountable curbs, install traffic control striping, signing and markings, install roadway lighting, include any utility relocations, and include stormwater management.

The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of: project initiation, coordination and meetings, submittals, survey, engineering-geotechnical, geometrics and design, traffic and environmental documentation and permitting.

This federally funded project must meet federal EEO requirements and has an assigned DBE agreement goal of 16%.

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria for evaluating and ranking submittals will include the following:

1. Project Team – Qualifications/Expertise of Firm, Proposed Project Manager and Team
2. Management Approach – Communication, DBE/SBE Plan, QA/QC Plan
3. Respondent’s Capabilities – Ability to meet schedule, familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards, past performance/references
4. Project Approach and Understanding

Submittal

Submittals should include the following information on the outside envelope/package: RFP Number; Title; and Name and Address of the Proposer.

Submittal requirements, additional information and contact information can be found in the full Request for Proposal document available at: https://clark.wa.gov/internal-services/request-proposal-1

Proposals shall be received in the CLARK COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICE, 1300 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 650, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON 98660 until, but no later than, 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information

CLARK 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. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing ADA@clark.wa.gov or by calling 564-397-2322.

Title VI Statements

CLARK 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.

For questions regarding Clark County Public Works’ Title VI Program, or for interpretation or translation services for non-English speakers, or otherwise making materials available in an alternate format, contact Clark County Public Works’ Title VI Coordinator via email at CCPW-TitleVI@clark.wa.gov or phone 564-397-4944. Hearing/Speech impaired may call the Washington Relay Center at 711.

La políza del condado de Clark es garantizar que ninguna persona por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional o sexo según lo dispuesto en el Title VI of the Civil Rights Act de 1964, según enmendada, sea excluida por participar en, ser negado los beneficios de, o ser discriminado por cualquier programa o actividad patrocinada por el condado. Para preguntas relacionadas con el programa de Title VI de Obras Públicas del condado de Clark, o para servicios de interpretación o traducción para personas que no hablan inglés. O para que los materiales estén disponibles en un formato alternativo, comuníquese con el coordinador del Title VI de Obras Públicas del condado de Clark por correo electrónico a CCPW-TitleVI@clark.wa.gov o por teléfono a 564-397-4944. Las personas con problemas de audición / habla pueden llamar a Washington Relay Center al 711.