Consulting Services

The vendor is required to provide consulting services for include:
1. Traffic engineering (with dedicated transit and transit priority experience) 
•    Future traffic growth and transit demand impact corridor performance, and lane configurations and transit priority measures can optimize operations for both interim and ultimate scenarios
2. Roadway design (with dedicated transit and transit priority experience) 
•    The roadway design ensures safe and efficient integration of the general-purpose traffic and transit priority. 
•    The design be optimized to provide transit priority during the interim phase. 
3. Integration of interim and ultimate designs 
•    Interim urbanization design be developed that addresses current gravel shoulders, accommodates near-term transit operations, and minimizes rework when transitioning to the ultimate long-term configuration
4. Right-of-way and cross-section optimization 
•    Cross-sectional elements can be implemented in the short term that align with the ultimate design, considering constraints such as existing utilities, property lines, and boulevard requirements
5. Utility and infrastructure coordination 
•    Conflicts with existing transmission poles and other utilities be mitigated cost-effectively, while ensuring compatibility with future corridor needs
•    It feasible to underground the transmission lines along the corridor and the consultant support the city in evaluating the cost and benefits of this design decision. 
6. Intersection performance and safety 
•    Intersection configurations and signal strategies will support efficient traffic flow and transit priority in both short- and long-term horizons
7. Environmental and structural considerations 
•    Bridge design and environmental and regulatory requirements for mill creek and creek crossings be addressed to inform future detailed design
8. Implementation strategy 
•    Phased implementation plan will guide the transition from interim to ultimate design, including triggers for changes (e.g., ridership thresholds, parking and bike lane removal) and cost implications
9. Public engagement and visualization 
•    Design concepts be effectively communicated to stakeholders and the public through renderings and engagement materials
- Reserved right scope:
•    Roadway design:
o    Final geometric design for interim and ultimate configurations
o    Intersection layouts, signal design, and transit priority measures
o    Pavement structure design and grading plans
•    Utility design:
o    Watermain upgrades and coordination with city utility projects.
o    Stormwater management system design compatible with ultimate corridor configuration
o    Coordination with third-party utilities (e.g., fortis electric) for relocations or undergrounding
•    Bridge and structural design:
o    Design for mill creek crossing and creek crossing, including environmental and regulatory compliance
•    Construction documents:
o    Preparation of tender-ready drawings and specifications
o    Class b cost estimates and construction phasing plans
•    Permitting and approvals:
o    Environmental permits, utility approvals, and regulatory submissions.
- Budget: $1.8 Million

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Intent to Bid Due Date: September 26, 2025