RFQ – Design and Engineering Services for the Silverdale Transit Center – Kitsap Transit

by | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog, Opportunities

Project Title
Design and Engineering Services for the Silverdale Transit Center, RFQ KT #15-516
Type of Post
 RFQ
Project Owner
 Kitsap Transit
Link to original solicitation
original http://www.kitsaptransit.com/uploads/pdf/projects/kt-15-516.pdf
addenda 1 http://www.kitsaptransit.com/uploads/pdf/projects/kt-15-516-add-1.pdf
watch for further Addenda http://www.kitsaptransit.com/agency-information/procurement
Estimated Contract Value
The total amount of funds available for Phase 1 – Concept Design and Environmental Assessment is $100,000, which includes federal and local funds. It is anticipated that all other phases of the project will cost approximately $3 million which is currently unfunded. Each subsequent phase will require KT Board approval.
Bid Close: Date and Time

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Qualifications will be received by Kitsap Transit at Kitsap Transit’s Main Administration Office, Reception desk NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. PST, on September 9th, 2015 and must be addressed as:

Design and Engineering Services for the Silverdale Transit Center
KT #15-516
Patrick Rogers, Kitsap Transit,
60 Washington Ave., Ste. 200, Bremerton, Washington 98337-1888.
Specific instructions: bid closing, mandatory meeting, bonding, insurance…
 A pre-bid conference for this Project will be held at 9:00 AM on August 20, 2015 at the Kitsap Transit Conference Room, 60 Washington Ave., Ste. 200, Bremerton, WA. Bidders are encouraged to attend
Additional documentation links and their importance.
 The RFQ, Plans and specifications are available for viewing at the KT Administration office or http://www.kitsaptransit.com/agency-information/procurement. All prospective Consultants are required to register as “Planholders” to receive addenda or clarifications regarding the proposal. It is recommended that Consultants notify Patrick Rogers of their intent to submit Qualifications and register with KT’s Planholders’ List in order to receive electronic notification of issued Addenda. Bidders that do not register will not be notified of Addenda and will need to periodically check for Addenda on KT’s website at http://www.kitsaptransit.com/agency-information/procurement during the solicitation period and before submitting Qualifications.
Subcontractor / Supplier Goals, Set Asides, Preferences
Kitsap Transit in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.
Scope of work
Kitsap Transit (KT) is soliciting qualifications from architects/engineers to design, and support the construction of a new transit facility and potential park and ride to be located in the Silverdale area of Kitsap County. In early 2015, alternatives analysis for the Silverdale Transit Center was started. As a result of these studies, the Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners authorized staff to proceed with environmental site assessment and project design.

This project will require a firm or team that possesses the skills and experience necessary to design a fully operational transit facility integrated with Ridgetop Boulevard and Sid Uhinck Drive. Successfully completing this project will require that the respondent demonstrate expertise and experience in the following areas, at a minimum:

  • Expertise in structural, civil, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, mechanical & electrical engineering.
  • Expertise in transit facility architecture and design.
  • Knowledge of and experience with WSDOT and local jurisdiction design requirements related to (but not limited to) geotechnical, environmental, traffic, and right of way standards.
  • Working experience with right-of-way acquisition procedures under federal and state laws.
  • Understanding of procurement and construction management processes to provide a complete and workable project.
  • Proficient in management of all project work and coordination of sub-consultant‟s work.
  • Working understanding of design of transit networks and routes as they relate to other transportation modes and facilities.
  • Expertise in implementing successful public outreach efforts.
Point of contact
All questions regarding this project must be submitted in writing, USPS or via email to:

Kitsap Transit
Patrickr@Kitsaptransit.comkitsap_transit
Attn: Patrick Rogers
60 Washington Ave., Ste. 200
Bremerton, WA 98337-1888

To be given consideration, any and all communications requesting information, material substitutions, clarifications, and inquiries concerning this proposal must be submitted in writing and received by 5:00 P.M. on August 25th, 2015 to be considered in an Addendum and to be placed on the Planholders’ list to receive addenda/clarifications.

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