HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-19 - Request for Qualifications - Tukwila 205 Levee CertificationCITY OF TUKWILA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
CONSULTANT SERVICES
Tukwila 205 Levee Certification, City of Tukwila, Washington
Due June 19, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The City of Tukwila solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in providing Levee
Certification Services. Consultants will be considered for the following project.
PROJECT SCOPE
The City of Tukwila is seeking statements of qualifications from qualified engineering firms for
professional engineering consulting services to evaluate and certify the Tukwila 205 Levee in
accordance with FEMA requirements (44 CFR Section 65.10) and other applicable City, County,
State, and Federal rules and regulations. This approximate 4.6 mile levee is located on the left
bank of the Green River between S. 196th St. and 1 -405.
The engineering services will generally consists of researching records, conducting inspections,
performing structural, geotechnical, seismic, and hydraulic analyses, preparing detailed reports
of the current levee system, providing an analysis and report of needed improvements, working
with City to provide engineering plans and specifications and providing a cost estimate for the
improvements. Work may include engineering services during construction for any required
improvements possibly including construction inspection and change management support
under the direction of the City's Project Manager. Once the levee is deemed certifiable, work will
include providing the necessary reports and documentation certifying that the levee provides
protection from the base (1% annual chance) flood in accordance with FEMA and other
applicable guidelines.
SUBMITTAL
A statement of qualifications indicating the firm's qualifications, experience with similar,
technical expertise, capability to perform the work, familiarity with the project area, resumes and
reverences. Submittals should be limited to 10 pages, excluding resumes and any supporting
information, and should include the following information: Firm name, address, phone and fax
numbers; Name of Principal -In- Charge, Project Manager, and all proposed project staff.
Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria listed in order of
importance:
1) Relevant project experience of key personnel with levee certification projects. Please include
references for up to three relevant projects; 2) Approach to project; 3) Ability to pro - actively
keep projects on schedule and within budget; 4) Teams or firms construction engineering
capability and experience; 5) Personnel availability including a manpower schedule for each key
team member; 6) Firm's experience with levee and or certification projects.
Please submit three copies of your Statement of Qualifications to:
Ryan Larson, Senior Program Manager
Tukwila Public Works Department
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
Ryan.Larson @tukwilawa.gov
The three copies of the proposal must be submitted by June 19, 2014 no later than 5:00 p.m.
PST. No submittals will be accepted after that date and time. The City will not be liable for
delays in delivery of proposals due to handling by the US Postal Service or any other type of
delivery service. Faxed or emailed submittals will not be accepted. Please reference the RFQ
title on all communications and mailing labels. Consultant selection will be based on RFQ
review and interviews on a date to be determined. The City of Tukwila encourages
disadvantaged, minority, and women -owned consultant firms to respond.
Published Seattle Times: June 5, 2014 and June 12, 2014
Published Daily Journal: June 5, 2014 and June 12, 2014