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CITY OF RENTON
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT QUALIFICATIONS
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR
SUNSET TRAIL PROJECT
The City of Renton (City), in accordance with Policy & Procedure No. 250‐02, is soliciting statements of
qualifications for Engineering and Consultant Services for transportation projects with Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) funding. Interested consultant must have offices located in the State of Washington and
licensed to do business in the State of Washington. Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted as
outlined below.
Project Description
Sunset Trail Project (TIP # 22‐20, 2023‐2028). The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of
preparing preliminary engineering design for a new multi‐use trail on the north side of Sunset Blvd from
Edmonds Ave NE to NE 10th St. The proposed improvements also include upgrading existing curb ramps for
compliance with PROWAG standards, new pedestrian level lighting, traffic signal upgrades, signage, pavement
markings, and construction of retaining walls to provide for roadway widening.
The City of Renton reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm for any subsequent phases
(R/W, C/N) associated with this project.
Scope of Work
Under the direction of the City’s Project Manager, the selected consultant will provide the following:
Surveying
Preliminary Engineering, final design,
Preparation of drawings, specifications, and other design documentation,
Structural design for retaining walls,
Determination of R/W needs and R/W plan preparation.
Public outreach services.
The A&E consultant contract for providing these services will include a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
agreement goal of 16%.
Evaluation Criteria
Each consultant will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:
1. Project Team
2. Project Experience
3. Project Understanding and Approach
4. Approach to meet DBE goal
5. Clarity of SOQ
Information to be provided in Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
In addition to the items listed above, submittals from consulting firms must include the firm name; phone; name
and e‐mail address for Principal‐in‐Charge and proposed Project Manager; disciplines provided by the firm and
total number of employees within Washington State. Similar information shall be provided for any sub‐
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consultants. A Submittal Information Form must be completed and attached to the SOQ for the prime consultant
and each sub‐consultant. Refer to WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines, Chapter 31, Appendix 31.72(a) and (b) for
the forms.
Submittal
For all submittal requirements, please review the complete RFQ, which is available on the City of Renton web
page, https://rentonwa.gov/bids/. This link will direct you to the City Clerk’s “Call for Bids, Proposals,
Qualifications” page. Under the “Request for Qualifications” section, select
“Professional Services – Sunset trail Project”
Please submit one (1) original and copy of the SOQ, along with one (1) USB with an electronic version in PDF
format. The submittals are to be delivered to the address below. Submittals are due Friday, November 1, 2024,
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 submittals due to handling by the US Postal Service or any other type of delivery service.
Faxed submittals will not be accepted.
Address submittals to:
Renton City Clerk’s Office
Renton City Hall – 7th Floor
1055 S Grady Way
Renton WA 98057‐3232
ATTN: Hebé Bernardo
RE: Professional Services – Sunset trail Project
Any questions regarding this submittal process and/or the technical aspects of the project should be e‐mailed
to Hebé Bernardo at hbernardo@rentonwa.gov. Please write the RFQ title in the subject line. Any questions
submitted within two (2) business days of the submittal deadline may not be addressed.
Consultant Evaluation and Selection Process
After the SOQ’s have been evaluated, the highest ranked firm(s) will be interviewed. All firms submitting SOQ’s
will be notified in writing as to their status in the selection process. Final selection of the most qualified firm will
be made based upon the interview(s).
The City will notify the selected firm in writing, meet with the consultant to reach a complete and mutual
understanding of the scope of services, and begin contract negotiations based on the level of effort deemed
appropriate for the project. If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated, the City will terminate the
negotiations with that firm and attempt to negotiate a contract with the next most qualified firm. The process
will continue until an agreement is reached or the search is terminated.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Renton 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 Josef Harnden at
jharnden@rentonwa.gov.
Title VI Statement
The City of Renton, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42
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U.S.C. § 2000d to 2000d‐4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that
any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded
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.
Terms and Conditions
The City may, at its sole discretion, cancel this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), issue a new RFQ, reject any or
all Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s), 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 an SOQ and
waive any deficiencies, irregularities or technicalities in considering and evaluating the SOQ’s.
This RFQ does not commit the City to enter into a contract. 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 process shall become the property of the City and will not be
returned. All submittals received will remain confidential until the City and the selected Consultant sign any
contracts resulting from this advertisement. All submittals are deemed public records as defined in RCW 42.56.
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Jason A. Seth, MMC
City Clerk
Published: October 17 & October 24,2024
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