HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-02 - Request for Qualifications - A&E Professional Services - Tukwila TIB Light Rail Access ProjectCITY OF TUKWILA
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
A&E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Tukwila TIB Light Rail Access Project
DUE: February 02, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. (PST)
Section 1. General Information
A. Purpose of Requested Services
The City of Tukwila (“the City”) is requesting Statements of Qualification (SOQ) from
qualified consulting firms with expertise in Civil Engineering Design. The design must
comply with all applicable federal and state requirements. The purpose of this Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit information, in the form of a SOQ, which will be evaluated
to determine the most highly qualified Submitters with the capabilities to successfully
deliver the project.
For other information about the project or any questions related to this RFQ, contact David
Baus via email at David.Baus@tukwilawa.gov.
The City may cancel, modify, or re-advertise this RFQ at its discretion.
B. Project Descriptions
The project work includes final design (50%, and 100% submittals) and bid-ready
documents; and necessary permitting. The City also reserves the option to, at their sole
discretion, award subsequent phases of work that may include support during bidding and
construction support.
Proposed work includes, but is not limited to, pavement repairs, asphalt overlay, curb and
gutter improvements, ADA-compliant upgrades, sidewalk construction and repair,
installation of separated bike lanes, high-visibility crosswalk markings, lighting
enhancements, minor drainage improvements, traƯic calming features, intersection
treatments, minor retaining wall construction, and right-of-way acquisition and associated
coordination. Total of (3) Sound Transit funded areas.
C. Selection Process
The City will select a design consultant team (the “Consultant”) to deliver the project based
oƯ of the evaluation criteria listed below.
D. Project Manager Contact Information
David Baus
City of Tukwila Public Works Department
6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 200
Tukwila, WA 98188
David.Baus@tukwilawa.gov
E. Communications – Requests for Information, Clarifications, and Addenda
Any questions regarding the submittal process and/or the technical aspects of the project
should be directed to the City’s Project Manager listed above. Any questions regarding
this project should be directed to the Project Manager. Email communication is the
oƯicial method of communication and is strongly preferred.
All responses will be provided via email in a timely manner by the City’s Project Manager.
Any question submitted after January 30, 2026 may not receive a response.
F. Quantities, Due Date, Time, and Location
Please email a PDF copy of your SOQ to David.Baus@TukwilaWA.gov no later than 5:00 PM
(PST) on February 02, 2026. No submittal will be accepted after this date and time. Please
reference the RFP title on all communications.
G. Size Limitations on the Proposal
The SOQ must not exceed 15 single-sided pages, exclusive of covers, section dividers, or
appendices. The Proposal may be presented in either portrait or landscape orientation.
With the exception of charts and graphs, all text must be in an 11-point font size or larger.
Text within charts and/or graphs may be smaller than 11 point but must be a readable size
font.
The front cover of each SOQ must be labeled with the name and address of the lead
Consultant, along with “Tukwila TIB Light Rail Access Project”, and the date of submittal.
H. Terms and Conditions
The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel this RFQ, issue a new Request for
Qualifications, reject any or all submissions, seek or obtain data from any source that has
the potential to improve the understanding and evaluation of the responses to this RFQ,
seek and receive clarifications to a Submission and waive any informalities in considering
and evaluating the Proposals.
This RFQ does not commit the City to enter into a contract or proceed with the procurement
of the project. The City assumes no obligations, responsibilities and liabilities, fiscal or
otherwise, to reimburse all or part of the costs incurred by the parties responding to this
RFQ. All such costs shall be borne solely by each Submitter.
Materials submitted in response to this competitive procurement shall become the
property of the City and will not be returned. All submittals received will remain confidential
until the City and the successful Proposer sign the agreements resulting from this
advertisement. All submittals are deemed public records as defined in the RCW 42.17.250
to 42.17.340.
The City of Tukwila 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 David Baus at David.Baus@TukwilaWA.gov or by calling collect
206-419-1898.
The City of Tukwila, 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 aƯirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this
advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be aƯorded 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.
Section 2. Schedule
A. Preliminary Schedule
The deadline for submitting the RFQ is stated below. The City also anticipates the following
additional project milestones. This schedule is subject to revision at any time.
Milestone Target Dates/Times (Pacific Time) ______________
Request for Qualifications Posted......................January 19, 2026
Proposal Due ................................................... February 02, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Proposal Review and Selection......................... February 05, 2026
Section 3. Qualifications and Selection Process
This section describes specific information that must be included in the SOQ. SOQs must
follow the outline presented below. Submitters shall provide brief, concise information that
addresses the requirements of the project consistent with the evaluation criteria described
in this RFQ.
A. Content of Proposal Sections
The outline presented below shall be followed for preparing the SOQ. This format has
been created to organize SOQs and to facilitate the evaluation. The Submissions shall have
three sections, numbered and titled as follows. An appendix with full resumes is allowed and
will not be counted in the overall page count. The appendix material may or may not be
considered as part of the selection process. The information required in the following sections
will be used in the qualitative assessment of the Submission.
Section 1: Introduction
The SOQ shall include an introduction stating the business name, address, and roles of the
Submitter and any sub-consultant(s). The introduction shall identify one contact person and
their address, telephone number, and email address. This person shall be the single point of
contact on behalf of the Submitter, responsible for correspondence to and from the
organization and the City. The City will send all project-related communications to this one
contact person.
Section 2: Team and Key Personnel Experience
Provide information on the following:
a) Major Team Members
Identify the primary individuals who will work on this project and their roles. Include
a short description of their relevant experience and qualifications.
b) Organizational Structure
Submit a simple organizational chart or list showing key personnel and reporting
relationships
c) Relevant Experience
Provide up to three recent projects (within the last five years) that demonstrate your
team’s ability to deliver similar work. Include the project name, services provided,
and client contact information.
Section 3. Organizational Approach
Provide, at a conceptual level, your team’s approach to this project.
a) Work Plan
Outline your proposed work plan and key steps for completing the project.
b) Project Management
Summarize how your team will manage scope, schedule, and budget.
Describe how your team will communicate with the City.
c) Schedule and Budget Control
Identify any critical milestones and describe how you will keep the project on
schedule and within budget. Identify no construction work allowed June and July
2026 for world cup.
d) Quality of Design
Explain how you will ensure quality design and compliance with technical and
regulatory requirements.
Appendix A: Resumes of Key Personnel
Resumes of Key Personnel shall be limited to two pages each.
B. Proposal Evaluations
Assuming contracts are awarded, awards will be made to the Consultant(s) that are deemed to
be best qualified to provide the services necessary to complete the projects. SOQs will be
judged primarily on the technical analysis presented, and the Consultant’s ability to conduct
the project.
C. Evaluation Criteria
Pursuant to state and federal regulations, a qualifications-based selection process will be used
to select a Consultant for this project. The selection will be made from the submitted
proposals. The following criteria will be used to evaluate and
rank responses:
Evaluation of Qualifications
Criteria Possible Points________
Qualification of Proposed Team……………..…………………………………10
Ability to meet schedule…………………………………………………………..40
Familiarity working on Sound Transit Project.……….……………………..10
Similar Projects…………………….………………………………………………..40
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Total 100 points
Should a tie result from the scoring process, selection of the winning Consultant shall
be based on results of reference checks on past projects.
Section 4. Publication
Published Seattle Times: January 19, 2026