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SKAGIT COUNTY

Request for Qualifications Professional Engineering, Environmental, Geotechnical, and Electrical Services for the Guemes Island Ferry Parking Lot Improvements and Passenger Shelter Project No. FEMP- 7; Federal Aid # FBP- 2029( 058)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Skagit County Public Works Department invites the submittal of written statements of qualifications from firms interested in providing Professional Engineering, Environmental, Geotechnical, and Electrical Services for the design of the Guemes Island Ferry Parking Lot Improvements and Passenger Shelter Project, Federal Aid # FBP- 2029( 058).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The existing gravel Guemes Island Ferry Parking Lot is to be improved to provide ADA compliance and environmental resilience. Work may include construction of retaining walls, stormwater facilities, public transit improvements, and lighting and electrical infrastructure.

The selected Consultant may provide professional services including preparation of the PS& E package in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. A topographic survey and conceptual CAD drawing has been completed by Skagit County and will be provided to the Consultant. Additional services may include environmental permitting ( including NEPA), geotechnical investigations, and other design disciplines. No right of way acquisition is anticipated.

Skagit County reserves the right to retain the successful firm for any subsequent phases including pre bid support and construction services such as submittal review, RFIs, change orders, on- site inspections, contract close out, and other construction- related tasks.

FEDERAL SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL
Consultants are alerted that this is a federally funded project. All prospective consultants will be held to Federal EEO requirements. The mandatory FSBE goal for this project is zero percent ( 0%). However, in the absence of a mandatory goal, a voluntary SBE goal amount of ten percent ( 10%) is established. The Consultant shall develop a SBE Participation Plan prior to commencing work. Although the goal is voluntary, the outreach efforts to provide FSBE/ SBE maximum practicable opportunities are not. Certification is not required for contract award.

SUBMITTAL
Cover letter shall include the following information: Firm name, phone number, and email address; Name of Principal- in- Charge, Project Manager, and Key Personnel. The Submittal package shall not exceed a total of seven ( 7) pages ( single- sided, letter- size) stating qualifications. Skagit County is not requesting any cost proposal or element of cost to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications SOQ) at this time. Cost information shall not be submitted with your SOQ. Please email Bethany Zimmerman at bethanyz@co.skagit.wa.us to be added to the Consultant Contact List for this project. Any questions or additional information related to this project will be distributed to all parties on this list.