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WAUKESHA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DPW # 2026011

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

IH 41 TMA

3/26/2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

Buyer Matt Kuhn E-mail mkuhn@waukeshacounty.gov Fax 262-548-7889 Mailing Address Waukesha County Purchasing Division

515 W. Moreland Blvd, Rm AC310 Waukesha, WI 53188

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The following dates are provided for your information and planning purposes. Although every effort will be made to follow this schedule, we reserve the right to modify the dates as necessary.

RFP released: Thursday, 3/26/2026 Questions Due: Thursday, 4/9/2026 by 2:00 p.m. CST/CDT Amendment Issued: Friday, 4/10/2026 Proposals Due: Thursday, 4/16/2026 by 2:00 p.m. CST/CDT Notice of Interviews: Thursday, 4/23/2026 Interviews, if required: Wednesday, 5/1/2026, time(s) to be determined Contract executed: May 2026 mailto:mkuhn@waukeshacounty.gov

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

PREPARATION, SUBMISSION, PROCESS AND AWARD

1. COMMUNICATION

This RFP is issued on behalf of Waukesha County by the Purchasing Division. The Buyer assigned to this RFP, along with contact information, is noted on Page 1. The Buyer is the sole point of contact during this process and no information provided by any other personnel will be considered binding.

The County prohibits communication initiated by the respondent to any County official, employee or representative evaluating or considering the proposals, prior to the time an award has been made.

All respondents should use this written document, its attachments and any amendments as the sole basis for responding.

2. ACCESS TO COUNTY BUILDINGS

Controlled access screening is mandatory for all vendors seeking access to the Courthouse and Administration Building. Anyone visiting either building is to enter and exit the facilities through the main Courthouse public entrance (Door #2), 515 W. Moreland Blvd. Screening will take place in the lobby of the Courthouse. A corridor near the Courthouse lobby connects both buildings together.

Click on the following link for more detailed information regarding the screening process:

https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/sheriff/court-services/controlled-access-screening/. A map of the Government Center campus identifying public access points and parking areas is also included on the bottom of the page.

Allow sufficient time to get through the screening process if you are hand delivering your responses or attending a meeting.

3. CLARIFICATIONS/AMENDMENTS

If you discover any significant ambiguity, error, omission, or other deficiency in the RFP, immediately notify the Buyer in writing. All other questions, clarifications, or exceptions regarding the RFP documents must be raised prior to the submission of the RFP. Please note the due date and time noted on Page 1 for questions. All questions must be submitted to the Buyer via the Opportunity Q&A in Bonfire.

If it becomes necessary to clarify or revise any part of this RFP, amendments will be posted to the Waukesha County Bonfire portal via Public Notices with applicable Public Files, in accordance with the schedule on Page 1.

It is the responsibility of prospective vendors to check the website for any amendments prior to the opening date.

All amendments must be acknowledged on the RFP Signature Document in the area provided. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your response.

4. CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL

All attachments, additional pages, addenda or explanations supplied by the vendor with their proposal will be considered as part of the proposal response.

5. NONCONFORMING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A response that includes contractual terms and conditions that do not conform to the contractual terms and conditions in the RFP document are subject to rejection as nonresponsive. Waukesha County reserves the right to permit the respondent to withdraw nonconforming terms and conditions from its response or negotiate changes to the contractual requirements prior to making a determination of responsiveness.

https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/sheriff/court-services/controlled-access-screening/ https://waukeshacounty.bonfirehub.com/

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6. AMENDMENT/WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS BY VENDOR

Vendors can work on their response in a “Work in Progress” status. While in such status, vendors can continue to revise their response as it is considered an incomplete submission. There is no need to withdraw an incomplete submission. However, if you already clicked to “Submit and Finalize” your submission, you need to return it to the “Work in Progress” status by following the instructions in Bonfire to un-submit. Once your revisions are complete, you will need to re-submit and finalize your submission for it to be considered; past submissions that have been un-submitted will not be considered. Vendors can revise or withdraw their submission as long as the opportunity is still open.

7. PROPOSAL FORMAT & SUBMISSION

A. Format The Proposal Response document must be submitted electronically via Waukesha County’s Bonfire portal in the Questionnaires tab of the Requested Information section.

In order for the committee to adequately compare proposal responses and evaluate them uniformly and objectively, firms must complete only the RFP Proposal Response Questionnaire in the Bonfire portal. Uploading an incorrect template will result in errors and will prevent you from completing your submission.

B. Response Submission - SIGNATURE DOCUMENT:

You must submit the RFP Signature Document.

Note: Be sure to acknowledge any amendments issued, if applicable, in the box located above the signature area. The RFP Signature Document must be submitted as indicated in the Requested Information on Waukesha County’s Bonfire portal.

C. Response Receipt:

Proposals are accepted in the Bonfire portal as long as the opportunity is still open. After you “Submit and Finalize” your proposal, you will be directed to your “Submission Receipt”. This provides a comprehensive breakdown of all the information from your submission.

D. Bid/RFP Opening:

Waukesha County conducts Bid/RFP openings telephonically instead of in-person. If you desire to attend the telephonic opening for this RFP, please use the following dial-in access code to join in on the opening. We ask that participants mute their phones except for when they need to speak during the opening. Waukesha County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at (262) 548-7888 in advance of the proposal opening and efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.

Dial-In Numbers:

262-896-8001 Participant Access Code: 0370874

Proposal responses will be opened, and the name of the respondents read; however, details of each proposal, including proposed fees, will not be announced at the time of opening. Such information shall be made public after an award has been made and all negotiations are completed.

All proposals received in response to this request will become the property of the County and will not be returned to the respondents.

8. INTERVIEWS

Interviews may be required of selected finalists at the respondent’s expense. However, an award may be made without discussion with the respondents. Therefore, respondents are cautioned that proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms, from both a technical and cost standpoint.

If an interview is required, the selected finalists will be notified of the date and time of the interview process in accordance with the schedule on Page 1. Respondents selected must be available on the days noted – no exceptions. Respondents not selected will also be notified.

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Proposers not selected will be notified that their proposal will no longer be considered unless the evaluation committee finds, after the completion of interviews, that additional proposers should be interviewed.

9. EVALUATION & AWARD

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible Contractor who complies with the requirements and scores the highest total on the evaluation criteria as it pertains to the overall needs of Waukesha County.

Qualifications of Firm / Experience and Qualifications of Project Team 35% Similar Projects/Scope of Services 35% Cost 30%

10. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Factors which include, but are not limited to, quantity involved, time of completion, purpose for which required, competency and financial capacity of vendor, ability to render satisfactory service and past performance will be considered in determining status as a responsible vendor. The County reserves the right to request additional information as may reasonably be required to make this determination and to further investigate the qualifications of the respondent as deemed appropriate.

11. RESERVATIONS

This RFP does not commit the County to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this request or to procure or contract for services or supplies. The Purchasing Division reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, request additional information, waive minor irregularities in the procedure, negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel this RFP in part or in its entirety.

12. NON-INTEREST OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS

No County official, employee or representative on the evaluation committee shall have any financial interest, either direct or indirect, in the proposal or contract or shall exercise any undue influence in the awarding of the contract.

13. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The successful vendor will be required to execute the contract posted along with this RFP reference DPW # 2026011, IH 41 TMA, Attachment A-Proposed Contract.

This document is not to be executed at this time nor returned with your response; it will only be required of the successful vendor.

14. RFP TABULATIONS

RFP tabulations are available to the public after contract execution, approximately 60-90 days from the date of opening. RFP Tabulations can be found on Waukesha County’s Bonfire portal.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2026011

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

PROJECT I.D. 2026011

WAUKESHA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

March 26, 2026

1. Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Waukesha County Department of Public Works (DPW) have executed a formal agreement to collaborate on the I‑41 Zoo Freeway project (Silver Spring Dr to Good Hope Rd) to enhance safety and mobility for travelers in Waukesha County.

WisDOT has directed the development of a comprehensive, cost-effective Transportation Management Plan (TMP) to maintain safety, accessibility, and mobility for the traveling public during construction.

The TMP will cover I-41 from Silver Spring Drive to Good Hope Road in Milwaukee County and include evaluation and implementation of local alternate and detour routes within approximately two miles of the interstate corridor.

A contract using the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WDOT) two-party form will be signed by the consultant and Waukesha County. A copy of the proposed Contract, reference #2026011 DPW Engineering Services IH 41 TMA, Attachment A Proposed Contract, is posted along with this RFP for information and guidance in the preparation of proposals.

2. Engineering Consultant Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the project, the engineering firm must be included on the current Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Roster of Eligible Engineering Consultants. In addition, the description of services offered on the roster must include the services required to complete the proposed project.

Organizations Transacting Business in Wisconsin: Chapters 178, 179, 180, 181, and 183 of the Wisconsin Statutes contain a general provision that the following shall not transact business in this state until it has obtained a certificate of authority or registration from the Department of Financial Institutions:

A foreign (out-of-state) corporation, Nonstock Corporation, limited partnership, limited liability Company, cooperative association, or limited liability partnership.

Therefore, in order to be eligible for award, Firms meeting the above criteria must be registered to do business in the State of Wisconsin with the Department of Financial Institutions (https://www.wdfi.org/corporations/foreign_entities.htm) within ten (10) business days after award but no later than prior to contract execution. Note: For assistance, please contact the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions directly. Waukesha County cannot provide any advice, legal or otherwise, related to this matter.

Work in specialized areas will be an exception and may be conducted by Sub-Consultants proposed.

All Sub-Consultants must be licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin and must have been in business for no less than five (5) years.

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3. Sub-Consultants

The names and addresses of any Sub-Consultants proposed to be used to complete any of the work shall be stated in the Proposal Response Document, including the capacity they would be used in and approximate percentage of total services they would provide.

If Sub-Consultants are used, Waukesha County will consider the proposing vendor to be the Prime Consultant who will be solely responsible in all contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting from such Consultant/ Sub-Consultants arrangements. The Prime Consultant will be fully responsible for the acts, errors, and omissions of the Sub-Consultants. The Prime Consultant shall cause appropriate provision of its proposal to be inserted in all subcontracts to ensure fulfillment of all contractual provisions by Sub-Consultants.

4. DEFINITIONS

Specific to this RFP and Proposal document, the following definitions will apply:

Term Definition Consultant The successful firm awarded this contract County Waukesha County PS&E Plans, Specifications & Estimate RFP Request for Proposal R.H.F. Right Hand Forward Vendor/Respondent The firm responding to this RFP WDOT Wisconsin Department of Transportation

5. Background and Current Condition.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Waukesha County Department of Public Works (DPW) have executed a formal agreement to collaborate on the I‑41 Zoo Freeway project (Silver Spring Dr to Good Hope Rd) to enhance safety and mobility for travelers in Waukesha County.

6. Scope of Services and Special Provisions

Waukesha County is requesting traffic engineering services on the following intersections:

1. Good Hope Road with Lilly Road

2. Pilgrim Road with Good Hope Road

3. Pilgrim Road with Mill Road

4. Pilgrim Road with Solver Spring Drive

5. Silver Spring Drive with Lilly Road

6. Hampton Road with Lilly Road

7. Good Hope Road with Flint Drive

8. Pilgrim Road with Kendel Place/Shawn Circle

9. Pilgrim Road with Lisbon Road

10. Hampton Road with 12th Street

The CONSULTANT shall provide signal coordination timing plans for the weekday AM and PM peak hour periods for ten (10) signalized intersections. The services will revolve around two (2) traffic diversions for the US 41 Mitigation (Silver Spring Drive to Good Hope Road) contract.

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A detailed discussion of the scope of services and special provisions for the project are contained in the proposed Contract for engineering services in # 2026011 DPW Engineering Services IH 41 TMA Attachment A Proposed Contract.

A summary of the services required include:

Traffic Modelling Update Actuated Traffic Signal Timing Plans Develop Signal Timing Plans Coordinate Signal Timing Plans Waukesha County Coordination Meetings Implementation of Signal Timings Monitor Signal Timings During Diversions

The work under this Contract shall consist of those engineering and related services in accordance with the most recent version of the WDOT Facilities Development Manual, enumerated herein and specifically including:

Reports Project documentation Meetings Roadway and signal timing plans

7. Tasks

The Consultant shall perform all tasks and services as listed in # 2026011 DPW Engineering Services IH 41 TMA Attachment A Proposed Contract.

8. Equal Employment Opportunity

The Consultant shall abide by all existing federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. This project will not have a minority or disadvantaged business requirement.

9. Deliverables

The Consultant shall provide Contact deliverables (i.e. reports, etc.) as listed in # 2026011 DPW IH 41 TMA Attachment A Proposed Contract.

10. Project Schedule

The contract for consultant service is expected to be executed by May 2026. The consultant shall commence work upon execution of the contract by the Director of Public Works. Anticipated completion dates for various phases of the project are contained in # 2026011 DPW Engineering Services IH 41 TMA A Proposed Contract.

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11. Interview

The evaluation may include an interview with the evaluation committee of selected finalists at the engineering firm's expense. However, an award may be made without discussion with proposers.

The selected finalists will be notified of the date and time of the interview no later than April 23, 2026.

The interview will be 45 minutes in length and consist of the following parts:

(a) Set up time 5 minutes

(b) Consultant Presentation 25 minutes

(c) Questions and Answers 15 minutes

12. Consultant and / or firm relationship with Waukesha County

A. Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws and Regulations: Waukesha County supports the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and non-discrimination. The filing of a proposal in response to this RFP is considered certification that the proposer complies with the INA and has established appropriate procedures and controls so that no services under this Contract will be performed by a worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services.

B. The consultant shall abide by all existing Federal, State, and Local equal opportunity laws. This project will not have a minority or disadvantaged business requirement.

C. All sub-consultants must be identified in your proposal response. If sub-consultants are used, Waukesha County will consider the proposing vendor to be the Prime Consultant and to be solely responsible in all contractual matters, including payment of all charges resulting from such sub-Consultant arrangements. The Prime Consultant will be fully responsible for the acts, errors, and omissions of the sub-consultant.

D. Consultant should provide the hourly rate by discipline should additional services be required that are not listed in the Scope of Service. These amounts should only be listed on the Cost Proposal sheet only, not in the Proposal Response Document.

E. The County will not be held responsible for payment of travel to and from the Waukesha County project site, nor will reimburse the consultant and/or firm for any expenses related to providing staff that reside outside of the Waukesha County area.

F. All deliverables, work papers and other ancillary and/or other products of the Contract, including but not limited to all procedures, reports, records, summaries, and other matter and materials prepared or developed by the Consultant in performance of the Contract, shall be the sole, absolute and exclusive property of Waukesha County, free from any claim or retention of rights, thereto on the part of the Consultant, its agents, Sub-Consultants, officers, or employees.

G. The County shall be entitled to request the removal of individuals working on any project for any of the following grounds, provided that such request be in writing and shall specify the reasons for the County’s dissatisfaction: (i) unsatisfactory performance that causes negative operational impact at the County or causes the County to commit additional resources to avoid operational impact; (ii) dishonesty or belligerent conduct; (iii) lack of compatibility with County staff; or (iv) violation of County rules or policies. Upon such written request, the County and Consultant shall decide on a course of action to cure any such problems, provided that there shall be no cure opportunity required for problems involving categories (ii) or (iv) in the preceding sentence.

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In the event Consultant does not cure the problem within (7) days from the date of notice, Consultant shall remove such person and shall promptly provide a qualified replacement. The County will be liable for payment of services only up to the time of dismissal and provided then only if services rendered meet the minimum requirements of the County.

H. The Consultant shall establish and maintain procedures and controls for assuring that no information in its records, obtained from Waukesha County, or from others in carrying out its functions under the Contract shall be used or disclosed by it. Waukesha County reserves the right to review such procedures to ensure acceptability to Waukesha County. If information and/or records are requested of the successful Consultant(s) by anyone other than Waukesha County personnel, Waukesha County shall be notified immediately. Waukesha County will address all requests.

13. Insurance Requirements

The proposers are directed to pay special attention to the insurance requirements of Waukesha County, which are a part of the proposed Contract documents (reference # 2026011 DPW Engineering Services IH 41 TMA Attachment A Proposed Contract). A Certificate of Insurance shall be submitted with the contract signed. In no event is work to commence until or unless the Certificate of Insurance has been received and approved.

14. Caveat

The County reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any or all responses, issue addenda, request clarification, waive technicalities, alter the nature and/or scope of the proposed project, request re-submittals, and/or discontinue this process.

The County shall not be responsible for oral interpretations given by any County employee, representatives, or others. All proposals should use this written document and its attachments as the sole basis for proposal. If an amendment is issued, it will be posted as indicated in Section 3.

CLARIFICATIONS/AMENDMENTS above.

The issuance of a written amendment is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification, or additional information can be given. Respondents are responsible for checking Bonfire for any future amendments, etc. prior to the opening date. Respondents who do not acknowledge the amendments in their response may have their proposals rejected. If you are unable to access the Internet, contact the buyer listed for a hard copy.

Proposals will be opened and the name of the respondents read at the time indicated. Details of each proposal, including proposed fees, shall not be announced at the time of opening. Such information shall be made public after an award has been made and all negotiations are completed. All proposals received in response to this request will become the property of the County and will not be returned to the respondents.

Note: This is a request for proposal, not a bid; therefore Waukesha County is not bound to accept the lowest cost for professional services.

15. Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws and Regulations Waukesha County supports the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and non-discrimination. The filing of a proposal in response to this RFP is considered certification that the proposer is in compliance with the INA and has established appropriate procedures and controls so that no services under this contract

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16. Contract Term, Pricing, and Payment

A. Term:

The Contract term will begin upon Contract execution (approximately May 1st, 2026) through completion of services, desirably no later than November 2026.

B. Pricing:

The Bid Table should include an actual cost "not-to-exceed” fee, inclusive of items which are normally referred to as reimbursable expenses, i.e., travel, meals, lodging and overtime work requiring higher than regular rate for which no additional compensation will be due. This will be the cost to be used in determining point scores for cost evaluation purposes.

NOTE: This is an RFP and not a bid; therefore, the County is not bound to accept the lowest cost for professional services. Instead, proposers are scored based on their technical proposal response and their cost proposal with award going to highest rated proposer.

C. Payment:

The Consultant shall submit invoices for payment not more than once per month during the progress of the services for partial payment on account for the authorized work completed to date. Progress reports must be submitted with each invoice. The final invoice must be submitted to the County within three (3) months of completion of services. Reference #2026011 DPW Engineering Services IH 41 TMA Attachment A Proposed Contract for further details on invoicing, payment and required reports.

Waukesha County’s preference is to pay for goods/services on a P-Card. Indicate in the pricing document whether you will accept VISA for payment purposes. If so, all pricing must be inclusive of any and all fees associated with the acceptance of VISA; i.e. vendors are not to add notations such as “+3% service fee.”

In addition, vendor should note how many days after receipt and acceptance of goods/services or receipt of invoice (whichever is later), payment must be processed to accept the credit card.

Please keep in mind that we will not process payment until/unless compliance with the requirements/receipt of goods are confirmed and that Waukesha County requires a minimum of two (2) days to process p-card payments.

If you are unable to accept credit card, payment will be made within thirty (30) days after acceptance of goods/services and receipt of a properly documented invoice. Note: Invoice must be sent to the location specified on the purchase order to avoid delays in payment. Vendors who wish to quote a discount for early payment against a purchase order may do so (reference the payment terms of the Pricing Document). For example: 1%/10 days. Discounts will be taken into consideration when evaluating costs

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