Request for Qualifications - 150th Avenue NE Improvements

The City of Redmond (Redmond or the City) is soliciting interest from consulting firms under this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services for the construction of the 150th Ave NE Improvements project. The successful consultant/team will prepare a design report, permits, plans, specifications, and estimates.

The primary goal of the project is to widen 150th Ave NE in the vicinity of the 4600 Block to provide adequate roadway space for new on-street bicycle lanes, filling the gap between existing bike lanes to the north and south. A new RRFB crossing will also be included near Microsoft Building 126.

Right of way acquisition is necessary for the project and will be led by the consultant team.

Consultant shall provide preliminary and final engineering design services and other work including:

• Task 1 – Project Administration: Prepare monthly progress reports and invoices; provide initial project schedule and monthly updates on milestones; attend project meetings; manage sub-consultants; Quality Assurance/Quality Control of all deliverables.
• Task 2 – Scoping and Initial Concept: Identify significant issues and major scope items; attend kick-off meeting with key City staff to initiate project design; research existing conditions and compile available documentation.
• Task 3 – Preliminary Design: Survey; underground utility verification; geotechnical investigation and analysis for retaining walls; prepare Stormwater Checklist; prepare 30% Design Drawings and Cost Estimate.
• Task 4 – Right of Way: The consultant team will lead the process to secure needed property rights, including all easements for access and construction, maintenance, and permanent rights. Obtain any title reports or related property information; prepare legal descriptions and exhibits.
• Task 5 – Environmental and Permitting: Determine regulatory requirements and required permits or approvals; prepare permit applications, reports, and other documentation and correspondence (State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist; Tree Removal).
• Task 6 – Final Design: Prepare 60% and 90% Design Drawings, Specifications, and Cost Estimate; prepare Stormwater Report; create Record of Materials (ROM).
• Task 7 – Advertising and Bidding: Finalize contract documents for advertisement (plans and specifications); provide engineer’s estimate of construction costs; respond to bidder’s questions; prepare addendums.
• Task 8 – Other Services: Public outreach support – prepare graphics for postal mailers, staff presentations to Boards and Committees.

Optional Services

The City, at its discretion, may supplement the scope of services to include any or all of the tasks noted below.

• Additional Investigations and Design Services
• Construction Engineering Support
• Construction Management
• Inspection Support
• Record Drawings Preparation

Submittal Requirements

Submittals must be received by **4:00 p.m. November 20, 2026**. Submittals shall be in **PDF format and emailed to mross@redmond.gov**, with “150th Avenue Improvements RFQ” and company name in the subject line. Email attachment size limit is 20 MB. Late submittals will not be evaluated.

Maximum of 15 pages. Font size to be a minimum of 11 pt Arial (or equivalent) and margins are to be a minimum of 0.5” on all sides.

Evaluation Criteria

• Project Understanding (20 pts)
• Design Team Qualifications (20 pts)
• Project Approach (30 pts)
• Relevant Project Experience (30 pts)

Agreement and Insurance

The selected firm(s) will be required to enter into a *Local Agency A&E Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement* (published by WSDOT) with Redmond. The selected firm(s) must have insurance as outlined in the Consultant Agreement (Appendix A).

Contract award anticipated March 2027.