REQUEST SUMMARYThe City of Arlington is issuing a Request for Qualifications to consulting engineering firms with experience in utility design and pavement preservation design services for the preparation of engineering design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction bid documents for water main replacement and pavement preservation for the years of 2024 and 2025.BACKGROUNDThe City of Arlington operates and maintains over 100 miles of water main consisting primarily of ductile iron (DI) with some remaining asbestos cement (AC) water main. The City has an annual program to replace and upsize the older AC water main with newer DI water main in accordance with its Comprehensive Plans. This RFQ is for the qualifying firm to continue the program for AC replacement for the years of 2024 and 2025.In 2023 the City renewed the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) that provides funds via a 0.2% sales tax for the purpose of pavement preservation on roadways within the City as identified by the TBD Program. This roadway preservation is coupled with the utility replacement program to overlay roads that have completed utility replacements or are in need of preservation as determined by the Program and their condition rating.SCOPE OF WORKThe City will provide the Consultant with survey data for the area of water main replacement. Survey data for areas of roadway restoration will be provided by the City as needed and as agreed upon with the Consultant after award. The anticipated tasks for the project are summarized below:Preliminary Design Data Collection: Consultant team shall collect all necessary data and information for the successful completion of this project. Data may include, but not be limited to, existing site conditions, utility locations/conditions, adjacent property restoration needs, utility relocation coordination and determining ADA requirements. Survey data (topography and existing utilities) and GIS data will be provided by the City.Project Design and Specifications: Consultant team shall prepare preliminary and final engineering Plans and Specifications at the level of 30%, 90% and 100%. Consultant team shall prepare final bid document package by the Ad date outlined in the schedule. City staff shall review and provide comment after each level of effort. Estimated Project Cost: Consultant team shall prepare an estimate of probable cost for the construction phase of the project at the 30%, 90% and 100% levels.Request for Qualifications (https://www.arlingtonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9556/RFQ--2024-25-UPP-FINAL) Publication Date/Time: 10/12/2023 12:00 AM Publication Information: Everett Herald & Daily Journal of Commerce; 1st pub 10/12/2023, 2nd pub 10/19/2023 Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2023 2:00 PM Submittal Information: 154 W Cox Ave, Arlington WA 98223 Bid Opening Information: No public bid opening Contact Person: Katy Shoreskshores@arlingtonwa.gov360-403-3506 Business Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Qualifications: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSSubmittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:• Key personnel - Qualifications of staff and specialized project experience or technical competence relating to the project listed in the requested scope of work. Demonstrate the ability to provide the proposed staff for the duration of this project and that continuity will be maintained. (25 points)• Firm Experience with Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) - Consultant’s experience with projects of similar complexity and function. (20 points)• Approach to the project and ability to meet schedule - Demonstrated understanding of the project goals and general approach to the project. (25 points)• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (City of Arlington, Snohomish County, AWWA, etc.) - Demonstrated understanding of relevant codes and ability to coordinate projects with appropriate agencies. (10 points)• Process and Quality Control Methods - Demonstrated ability of the Consultant, and especially the Project Manager, to perform high quality work, to control costs and to meet schedules. Evaluation will include quality control and communication measures. (20 points)Written proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by an Evaluation Committee comprised of City staff. Interviews are not anticipated at this time, however, the City reserves the right to call or schedule interviews if there are questions about the submittal or if additional evaluation is needed to make a selection. Miscellaneous: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSThe entire qualification package, excluding front and back cover sheets, shall not exceed twenty (20) double-sided pages. At a minimum, the Consultant’s qualification package 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 staff• Description and examples of process and quality control measuresFour (4) hard copies of the Consultant’s qualification package must be delivered to Katy Shores, Project Administrator, at the below address and with below delivery instructions. Deliveries of the Consultant’s qualification package will be accepted at the Public Works Office until 2:00 PM October 26, 2023. City of Arlington Public WorksATTN: Katy Shores, Project Administrator154 W Cox StreetArlington, WA 98223RE: 2024/2025 Utility and Pavement Preservation ProgramQuestions may be submitted to the Project Administrator at kshores@arlingtonwa.gov until October 20, 2023; questions received after this date may not be answered. 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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS The entire qualification package, excluding front and back cover sheets, shall not exceed twenty (20) double-sided pages. At a minimum, the Consultant’s qualification package 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 staff • Description and examples of process and quality control measures Four (4) hard copies of the Consultant’s qualification package must be delivered to Katy Shores, Project Administrator, at the below address and with below delivery instructions. Deliveries of the Consultant’s qualification package will be accepted at the Public Works Office until 2:00 PM October 26, 2023. City of Arlington Public Works ATTN: Katy Shores, Project Administrator 154 W Cox Street Arlington, WA 98223 RE: 2024/2025 Utility and Pavement Preservation Program Questions may be submitted to the Project Administrator at kshores@arlingtonwa.gov until October 20, 2023; questions received after this date may not be answered.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: • Key personnel - Qualifications of staff and specialized project experience or technical competence relating to the project listed in the requested scope of work. Demonstrate the ability to provide the proposed staff for the duration of this project and that continuity will be maintained. (25 points) • Firm Experience with Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) - Consultant’s experience with projects of similar complexity and function. (20 points) • Approach to the project and ability to meet schedule - Demonstrated understanding of the project goals and general approach to the project. (25 points) • Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (City of Arlington, Snohomish County, AWWA, etc.) - Demonstrated understanding of relevant codes and ability to coordinate projects with appropriate agencies. (10 points) • Process and Quality Control Methods - Demonstrated ability of the Consultant, and especially the Project Manager, to perform high quality work, to control costs and to meet schedules. Evaluation will include quality control and communication measures. (20 points) Written proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by an Evaluation Committee comprised of City staff. Interviews are not anticipated at this time, however, the City reserves the right to call or schedule interviews if there are questions about the submittal or if additional evaluation is needed to make a selection.