PROJECT INFORMATION The City of Arlington is requesting interested consulting engineering firms to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) for the preparation of engineering design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction bid documents for the 180th St. Connector (See Attached Map). The City of Arlington reserves the right to amend terms of this “Statement of Qualifications” (SOQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the SOQ at any time. PROJECT DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND – This project proposes to design a new road that will provide access to the west side of the Arlington Airport and support the fast-growing industrial area located in the Cascade Industrial Center (CIC). The 180th St Connector will have an E-W alignment connecting Airport Blvd on the east to Smokey Point Blvd on the west, and include a roundabout at the intersection of Airport Blvd. PROJECT –Design a new road with two travel lanes and grade separated pedestrian facilities, a 5-foot-wide sidewalk on one side and a 12-foot-wide multiuse trail on the other. The roadway will include pedestrian and street lighting, street amenities (landscaping, benches, trash cans, etc.), and local area art; it will also include new water, sewer, and storm utilities.This roadway will be partially located on the Arlington Airport and bordered by an active industrial development. Approximately 650’ of the new road will be located inside of the CIC/Airport property and approximately 650’ will be located outside and pass through a horizontal mixed use zoned area. FUNDING – This project has received federal funding for the completion of the project design. The City of Arlington is providing matching local funds as well. SCOPE OF WORK The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT includes engineering analysis, design plans, specifications and estimate necessary for the project to receive NEPA certification and advertisement for the 180th St. Connector Improvement project. The major features of the project are as follows:Preliminary Design Data Collection: Consultant team shall collect necessary data and information for the successful completion of this project. Design Reports and Studies: Consultant team shall complete all studies and evaluations necessary for the successful completion of this project design and permitting. Project Design and Specifications: Consultant team shall prepare preliminary and final engineering plans and specifications (30%, 90% and Issue for Bid (IFB)), project bid documents and ROW Plans. All submittals shall be consistent with WSDOT standards for federally funded projects. Estimate of Project Costs: Consultant Team shall prepare an estimate of probable costs for the construction phase (30%, 90% and Issue for Bid (IFB)).Request for Qualifications (https://www.arlingtonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9336/180th-St-Connector-RFQ-Newpaper)Bids Received (https://www.arlingtonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9466/180th-St-Connector-Bids-Received) Publication Date/Time: 9/5/2023 12:00 AM Publication Information: Everett Herald & Daily Journal of Commerce: 1st Pub 9/5/2023; 2nd Pub 9/12/2023; 3rd pub 9/19/2023 Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2023 2:00 PM Submittal Information: 154 W Cox Ave, Arlington WA 98223 Bid Opening Information: No public bid opening Contact Person: Linda Taylor ltaylor@arlingtonwa.gov 360-403-3526 Business Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Qualifications: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS City evaluation team will score, and rank SOQ based on the following criteria: • Team Composition and Key Personnel: Scoring will look at firms included in the Consultant’s project team, the qualifications and availability of staff assigned to this project. Consideration will be given to specialized project experience or technical competence relating to the Project Area, and familiarity with work in the north Snohomish County area. Demonstrate the ability to provide the proposed staff for the full duration of this project and that continuity will be maintained. (25 points) • Project Approach and Schedule: Consultant shall demonstrate a full understanding of the City’s concerns, goals and objectives with this very important project; and how the Consultant’s team will meet these goals in a “Consultant defined” timeline. (25 points) • Experience with Similar Projects: Scoring will evaluate Consultant’s team experience with projects of similar complexity and function. Also included in the evaluation will be past experience with similar federally funded projects and coordination with WSDOT local programs. (20 points)• Completeness of DBE Participation plan: Demonstrate ability to prepare a DBE plan and Good Faith Effort documentation. Evaluation will include complete documentation showing DBE firms are certified to perform the scope of work and any good faith effort documentation is included. (20 points) • Familiarity of Relevant Codes and Standards: Demonstrated understanding of relevant codes (Arlington, FHWA, AASHTO, and WSDOT) and ability to coordinate projects with jurisdictional agencies and multidisciplinary projects. (10 points) Written proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by an Evaluation Committee comprised of City staff. Interviews will be scheduled with the top three scoring proposals. Special Requirements: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Submittals should include the following information: Firm name, phone numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to project. The entire submittal package, excluding front and back cover sheets, shall not exceed twenty (20) double-sided pages. At a minimum, the Consultant’s qualifications should include: • An introductory letter stating your firm’s interest in the project, • A clear concise description of the general approach to be undertaken on the project, • A list of similar projects in the past five years with brief resumes of key members and project references, • Organizational chart of project team, and • Description and examples of process and quality control measures. • Approach to meet DBE goal (DBE Participation plan).Please submit FOUR copies of your Statement of Qualifications to the City of Arlington in a sealed package clearly labeled “SOQ for 180th St. Connector”. In person, or Deliveries and US Post will be accepted at the Public Works Office at 154 W Cox, Arlington, WA 98223 until 2:00 PM on September 26, 2023. Address all RFQ questions to the Project Administrator, Linda Taylor, at ltaylor@arlingtonwa.gov. Questions and inquiries received before 4:00 pm on September 21, 2023, will be answered. The City reserves the right to reject any and all submittals that are not responsive to this RFQ request. Miscellaneous: EQUITY IN PROPOSAL SELECTION The City of Arlington is an equal opportunity employer and encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultant firms to respond. Title VI Statement The City of Arlington, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in 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.” DBE GoalsThe city has applied the criteria and established a nineteen percent (19%) mandatory DBE firm participation for this project. The consultant shall submit a DBE Participation Plan prior to commencing work on the Agreement. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Arlington 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 Ryan Morrison at Rmorrison@arlingtonwa.gov or by calling 360-403-3512. Related Documents: 180th St. Connector RFQ Newpaper (https://www.arlingtonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9336)180th St Connector Bids Received (https://www.arlingtonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9466) Return To Main Bid Postings Page (https://www.arlingtonwa.gov/bids.aspx)

FOUR copies of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ); sealed package clearly labeled “SOQ for 180th St. Connector”; deliver in person or by US Post to the Public Works Office at 154 W Cox Ave, Arlington, WA 98223 until 2:00 PM on September 26, 2023; include introductory letter, general approach, list of similar projects in last five years with resumes, organizational chart, and process/quality control measures; include DBE Participation plan; questions to Project Administrator Linda Taylor at ltaylor@arlingtonwa.gov; questions before 4:00 PM on September 21, 2023 will be answered.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS City evaluation team will score, and rank SOQ based on: Team Composition and Key Personnel; Project Approach and Schedule; Experience with Similar Projects; Completeness of DBE Participation plan; Familiarity of Relevant Codes and Standards. Interviews with top three scoring proposals; equal opportunity considerations; ADA/Title VI compliance information.