2:00 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, June 16, 2022

CITY OF SEATTLE
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS
Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) for

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Fauntleroy Creek 45^th Ave SW Culvert Replacement
SPU RFP/Contract# SU0-22-043-S

The City of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is requesting qualifications/proposals from qualified consultants to provide expertise to complete design, permitting, and outreach for the 45th Ave SW culvert on Fauntleroy Creek, and develop a public works contract package. The consultant team will also provide engineering support services during the public works contract advertisement and award period as well as during the construction phase.

The estimated value of the contract is $2,500,000, with the option to amend up to a maximum amount of $3,500,000. This contract is expected to be funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration (USDOT FHWA) and Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office (RCO).  Neither the USDOT FHWA or the Washington State RCO nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to any contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation.

This contract is expected to support the project through design and construction including the first year of landscape establishment. The final completion date of all phases of work conducted under this contract is estimated to be the end of 2027.

Interested consultants are encouraged to review the RFQ/P, background documents, and any RFQ/P addenda online at https://seattle.procureware.com/home. You must log in to register for Bid Events and to view Bid Question and Response information.

The deadline for submitting Qualifications/Proposals is 2:00 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, June 16, 2022, electronic only via e-mail to SPU_SolicitationResponses@seattle.gov.

SPU PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE:  An optional pre-submittal conference will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pacific Time, via Webex Meeting number (access code): 2484 627 1028, meeting password: kNXv8PvE25x at URL: https://seattle.webex.com/seattle/j.php?MTID=m5b9f5a152ffb7fe1c70291c47ca58db8

Or join by phone at one of the following: 206-207-1700; 408-418-9388. SPU will review the scope of work, consultant expectations, and answer questions from the prospective bidders. Although attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, attendance is highly encouraged.

Written questions related to this RFQ/P are encouraged and shall be directed to Melissa Enciso, Contract Administrator & SPU’s designated contact person, at melissa.enciso@seattle.gov. To facilitate preparation of responses to questions, please submit questions by no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. All responses to questions will be posted at https://seattle.procureware.com/home.

The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selection of the Consultant is subject to applicable laws and ordinances regarding equal opportunity employment.

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