1. Responsiveness of the SOQ to the purpose and scope of services outlined in Section VI of this Request. - 30%
2. Ability and history of successfully completing contracts of this type, meeting project deadlines, experience in similar work. - 25%
3. Experience of specific individuals assigned to project - 25%
4. References, key personnel - 20%
Total Criteria Weight - 100%
Each SOQ will be independently evaluated on factors one (1) through four (4) by a committee comprised of City staff. The top ranking consultants will be invited to interview with the evaluation committee.
All proposals must be clearly labeled in the subject line with “SOQ S 320th St at 21st Ave S Grade Separation.” No faxed, hard copy, or telephone statements will be accepted. The maximum file size that can be accepted via email is 10.0 MB.
SOQs should be prepared simply and economically and provide a straightforward, concise description of provider capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the request. The emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. SOQ content shall be limited to fifteen (15) numbered pages not including the front and back covers.
1. Cover letter clearly indicating what services your firm can provide.
2. Qualification of proposed manager.
3. The names of individuals who will be working on the project and their areas of responsibility.
4. Specific experience of individuals relative to the proposed project.
5. A proposed outline of tasks, products and project schedule.
6. References.
City of Federal Way
PW_Bids@cityoffederalway.com
The City has established the following timetable:
Issue Request for Qualifications August 19, 2022
Virtual Pre-Submittal Meeting (Zoom) August 30, 2022
Deadline for Submittal of SOQ September 16, 2022
Selection of Firms to Interview late-September 2022
Interview Firms mid-October 2022
Notify Firm Chosen late-October 2022
The City has a need for architectural, engineering, and related professional services including feasibility analysis and engineering evaluation for the proposed S 320th St at 21st Ave S Grade Separation Feasibility Study.
The S 320th St at 21st Ave S Grade Separation Feasibility Study will evaluate lowering S 320th St between Pete Von Reichbauer (PVR) Way S and 23rd Ave S to construct a grade separated north-south pedestrian connection at 21st Ave S. The feasibility study will evaluate such items as: the impacts to & mitigation requirements for the surrounding transportation network; the extent of private and public utility relocations; right-of-way acquisition and private property impacts; stormwater management considerations; geometric considerations; ADA considerations; schedule & sequencing of work; constructability; overall estimated project cost; and other related topics.
The City has an existing contract with DKS & Associates (“DKS”) that recently completed a traffic analysis of the downtown area in conjunction with other planning projects. The City will supplement this current contract to provide all necessary supporting traffic analysis for this feasibility study. The firm selected in response to this SOQ shall coordinate with DKS and include this information in the preparation of the feasibility study reports.