Capital Boulevard Corridor Design.pdf

Request for Qualifications # 274-TR-2026-08

Title: Capital Boulevard Corridor Design

Issue Date: 10/6/2026

Due Date: 11/13/2026 not later than 5:00PM EST

*LATE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

Issuing Department: Transportation

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Natalie Carmen, PE

Lead Mobility Design Engineer Email: natalie.carmen@raleighnc.gov

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose

1.2. Background

1.3. RFQ Timeline

1.4. Pre-Submittal Conference

1.5. Questions

1.6. Submittal Requirements and Contact Information

1.7. Business Engagement and Opportunities

1.8. Rights to Submitted Material

1.9. Communications

1.10. Lobbying

1.11. Conflicts of Interest

1.12. Respondent Expenses

1.13. Respondent Acceptance

2. Qualifications Package

2.1. Request for Qualifications Required Document Format

2.2. Hourly Rates

2.3. Qualifications Package Documents

3. Submittal Evaluation

3.1. Evaluation Criteria

3.2. Final Selection

3.3. Notice to Respondents Regarding RFQ Terms & Conditions

3.4. Contract Term…………………………………………………………..11

4. Scope of Services

Appendix I – Hourly Rate Schedule

Appendix II – Respondent Questionnaire

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions)

Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form

Appendix IV – Sample Contract

Appendix V – Figures and Additional Scope Details

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified firm(s) with which to contract for the following services:

• Project Coordination

• Preliminary Engineering and Design

• Environmental Documentation

• Public Engagement

• Project Implementation Guidance

• Grant Support

A general scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document, and a detailed scope of services in provided in Appendix V.

All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following individuals – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name Email Address Natalie Carmen natalie.carmen@raleighnc.gov Regan Buchanan regan.buchanan@raleighnc.gov

1.2 Background

The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health care facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make Raleigh a great place to live.

Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that will protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and cultural and human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life for neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities, colleges, citizens, and local partners to promote new technology, create new job opportunities, and encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century staff with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement and by providing the very best customer service to our citizens.

The Raleigh Department of Transportation (RDOT) is working to deliver the recommendations developed in the 2012 Capital Boulevard Corridor Study, which include consolidated north and southbound travel lanes, improved safety at key intersections for all modes, a new local street connection with multimodal facilities, along with a restored waterway and a greenway https://evp.nc.gov/ https://cityofraleigh0drupal.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/drupal-prod/COR22/CapitalBlvdCorridorStudy.pdf connection. This work comes in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) programmed project BR-0050, which intends to replace the north bound and south bound Capital Boulevard bridges over Atlantic Avenue. Through the City and NCDOT partnership, the BR-0050 project will deliver one consolidated bridge to facilitate the ultimate corridor realignment. RDOT has completed preliminary traffic and conceptual design work, as well as preliminary stormwater work. The RDOT team is now seeking consultant support to continue the project design up to 30%, as well as public and stakeholder engagement, environmental documentation, and guidance for future project implementation including construction cost estimates and identification of future funding opportunities.

1.3 RFQ Timeline

Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the needs of the project. All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):

RFQ Process Date and time

RFQ Date Tuesday, 10/6/26

Pre-Submittal Conference Wednesday, 10/14/26

Deadline for written questions Wednesday, 10/21/26

City Response to Questions (anticipated) Friday, 10/30/26

Submittal Due Date and Time 5PM, Friday, 11/13/26

Evaluation Meeting (anticipated) Thursday, 12/3/26

Interviews (if required) Tuesday-Thursday, 12/15/26-12/17/26

Selection Announcement (tentative) Monday, 12/21/26

1.4 Pre-Submittal Conference

The City will conduct a Pre-Submittal Conference from 2:30PM-3:30PM on October 14th. Both virtual and in-person attendance options will be offered. For those attending in person, the conference will be held in the Raleigh Municipal Building (222 W. Hargett Street) in room 305.

For those attending virtually, please reach out to Natalie Carmen and Regan Buchanan in advance of the meeting date to receive a Teams link. Attendance by prospective respondents is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Prospective respondents are encouraged to submit written questions in advance.

1.5 Questions

Requests for clarification and questions to this RFQ must be received by the City no later than the date shown above in Section 1.3, “RFQ Timeline”, for the submittal of written inquires. The firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the RFQ Timeline above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s terms and conditions and requirements.

The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFQ, if any, and shall be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information, instruction or advice provided orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in response to a question or otherwise in connection with this RFQ, shall be considered authoritative or binding.

Respondents shall be entitled to rely only on written material contained in an Addendum to this

RFQ.

It is important that all Respondents submitting to this RFQ periodically check eVP for any Addenda. It is the Respondents’ responsibility to ensure that all addenda have been reviewed and, if required signed and returned.

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following individuals – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:

Contact Name Email Address Natalie Carmen natalie.carmen@raleighnc.gov

Regan Buchanan regan.buchanan@raleighnc.gov

1.6 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information

Submittals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 Qualifications Package and be addressed and submitted as follows:

DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE

MAIL:

DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY

SERVICES:

City of Raleigh City of Raleigh

ATTN: Natalie Carmen ATTN: Natalie Carmen

222 West Hargett Street 222 West Hargett Street

Suite 400 Suite 400

Raleigh, NC, 27601 Raleigh, NC, 27601

RFQ No. 274-TR-2026-08 RFQ No. 274-TR-2026-08

Submittals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package and clearly marked with the name of the submitting company, the RFQ number and the RFQ Title, and must include:

A. one (1) signed hard-copy original submittal package;

B. one (1) electronic version of the signed submittal.

The electronic version of the Statement of Qualifications must be submitted as a viewable and printable Adobe Portable Document File (PDF) on a flash drive. Both hard copy and electronic versions must be received by the City on or before the RFQ date and time provided in Section

1.3 RFQ Timeline. Submittals received after the RFQ deadline above will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the return address provided on the submission envelope.

Respondents must respond to the entire Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Any incomplete submittal may be eliminated from competition at the discretion of the City of Raleigh. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals for any reason and to waive any informality it deems in its best interest.

Submittals that arrive after the due date and time will not be accepted or considered for any reason whatsoever. If the Firm elects to mail in its response, the Firm must allow sufficient time to ensure the City’s proper receipt of the package by the time specified in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline. Regardless of the delivery method, it is the responsibility of the Firm to ensure that their response arrives at the designated location specified in this Section 1.6 by the due date and time specified in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline.

1.7 Business Engagement and Opportunities

The City of Raleigh maintains processes to conduct business with all business enterprises, including small, emerging, growing, under-capitalized, and under-resourced firms or organizations.

1.8 Rights to Submitted Material

All qualification packages and supporting materials, as well as correspondences relating to this RFQ, shall become the property of the City. Qualifications will be reviewed by the Evaluation Team, as well as other City staff and members of the general public who submit public record requests. Any proprietary data must be clearly marked. In submitting qualifications, each submitting firm/company agrees that the City may reveal any trade secret materials contained in such submittal to all City staff and City officials involved in the selection process and to any outside consultant or other third party who serves on the Evaluation Team or who is hired by the City to assist in the selection process. Qualification submittals marked entirely as “confidential”, “proprietary”, or “trade secret” will be considered non-responsive and will be removed from the evaluation process.

1.9 Communications

All communications of any nature regarding this RFQ with any City staff, elected City officials, evaluation committee members are strictly forbidden from the time the solicitation is publicly posted until award. Questions must be submitted in writing to the individual designated in Section 1.1 Purpose, prior to the deadline provided in Section 1.3, “RFQ Timeline”. Violation of this provision may result in the firm’s Statement of Qualifications being removed from consideration.

1.10 Lobbying

By responding to this solicitation, the firm certifies that is has not and will not pay any person or firm to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of the City or the State of North Carolina, or any elected official in connection with obtaining a contract as a result of this

RFQ.

1.11 Conflicts of Interest

City of Raleigh contracts are controlled by three conflict of interest provisions.

(1) First, federal procurement standards provided in 2 CFR 200.318 (c)(1) state:

No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by a Federal award if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict of interest would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract. The officers, employees, and agents of the non-Federal entity may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts.

(2) Similarly, the North Carolina General Statutes provides a criminal statute for conflicts of interest in public contracting, N.C.G.S. § 14-234(a) states:

(1) No public officer or employee who is involved in making or administering a contract on behalf of a public agency may derive a direct benefit from the contract except as provided in this section, or as otherwise allowed by law.

(2) A public officer or employee who will derive a direct benefit from a contract with the public agency he or she serves, but who is not involved in making or administering the contract, shall not attempt to influence any other person who is involved in making or administering the contract.

(3) No public officer or employee may solicit or receive any gift, favor, reward, service, or promise of reward, including a promise of future employment, in exchange for recommending, influencing, or attempting to influence the award of a contract by the public agency he or she serves.

(3) City of Raleigh Charter Section 3.9 regulates private transactions between the City and its officials and employees, the charter states:

No member of the City Council, official, or employee of the City of Raleigh shall be financially interested, or have any personal beneficial interest, either directly or indirectly, as agent, representative, or otherwise, in the purchase of, or contract for, or in furnishing any materials, equipment or supplies to the City of Raleigh, nor shall any official or employee of the City of Raleigh accept or receive, or agree to accept or receive, directly or indirectly, from any person, firm or corporation to whom any contract may be awarded or from whom any materials, equipment or supplies may be purchased by the City of Raleigh, by rebate, gift, or otherwise, any money or anything of value whatsoever, or any promise, obligation or contract for future reward or compensation, for recommending or procuring the uses of any such materials, equipment or supplies by the City of Raleigh; no member of the City Council, official or employee of the City of Raleigh shall for his own personal benefit operate, directly or indirectly, any concession in any building or on any lands of the City of Raleigh, nor shall any official or employee of the City of Raleigh bid for or be awarded any contract granting concessionary rights of any nature or kind from the City of Raleigh; it shall be unlawful for any member of the City Council, official or employee of the City of Raleigh to bid for or to purchase or to contract to purchase from the City of Raleigh any real estate, equipment, materials, or supplies of any nature or kind whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, at either public or private sale, either singly, or through or jointly with any other person.

1.12 Respondent Expenses

The City of Raleigh will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any Firm in the development of a response to this Request for Qualifications or any other activities associated with this procurement including but not limited to any onsite (or otherwise) interviews and/or presentations, and/or supplemental information provided, submitted, or given to City of Raleigh and/or its representatives. Further, the City of Raleigh shall reserve the right to cancel the work described herein prior to issuance and acceptance of any contractual agreement/purchase order by the recommended Firm even if the awarding authority for each entity has formally accepted a recommendation.

1.13 Respondent Acceptance

Submission of any Statement of Qualifications indicates a Respondents’s acceptance of the conditions contained in this RFQ. The City of Raleigh has the sole discretion and reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, and to reject any and all submittals, to waive any and all informalities and/or irregularities, if it is deemed to be in the City’s best interests to do so.

The City of Raleigh reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the items in any submittal, and to award the contract in whole or in part and/or negotiate any or all items with individual firms if it is deemed in the City’s best interest. Moreover, the City reserves the right to make no selection if the submittals are deemed to be outside the City’s fiscal constraint or not in the best interest of the City.

2 QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE

Submittal responses must follow the format outlined below. The City may reject as non-responsive at its sole discretion any submittal that does not provide complete and/or adequate responses or departs in any substantial way from the required format.

2.1 Request for Qualifications Required Document Format

Responses should be divided using tabs to separate each section, listed sequentially as follows:

Tab 1: Cover Letter Provide an introduction letter summarizing the unique qualifications of your firm to meet the needs of this project. This letter should be presented on the firm’s official letterhead and signed by an authorized representative who has the authority to enter into a contract with the City on behalf of the firm. Include the name, address, telephone and email address of the individual who serves as the point of contact for this solicitation.

Tab 2: Corporate Background and Experience Include background information on the firm and provide detailed information regarding the firm’s experience with similar projects. Provide a list of all similar contracts performed in the past ten (10) years, accompanied by at least three (3) references (contact persons, firm, telephone number and email address).

Include the total amount invoiced for each listed project, the length of the project, and list of personnel involved in the project who are also proposed for the subject project named in this solicitation. Failure to provide a list of all similar contracts in the specified period may result in the rejection of the firm’s submission. The evaluation team reserves the right to contact any or all listed references, and to contact other public entities regarding past performance on similar projects.

Tab 3: Financial Information Review and provide one of the following three (3) financial statement options:

1. Recent audited or reviewed financial statements prepared by an independent certified public accountant (CPA) that shall include, at a minimum, a balance sheet, income statement (i.e., profit/loss statement) and cash flow statement and, if the audited or reviewed financial statements were prepared more than six (6) months prior to the issuance of this RFQ, the Respondent shall submit its most recent internal financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement or budget with entries reflecting revenues and expenditures from the date of the audited or reviewed financial statements to the end of the most recent financial reporting period (i.e., the quarter or month preceding the issuance date of this RFQ)).

OR

2. Recent compiled financial statements prepared by an independent CPA that shall include, at a minimum, a balance sheet, income statement (i.e., profit/loss statement) and cash flow statement and, if the compiled financial statements were prepared more than three (3) months prior to the issuance of this RFQ, the Respondent shall submit its most recent internal financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement or budget with entries reflecting revenues and expenditures to date), and other evidence of financial stability such as most recently filed income tax return, evidence of a line of credit/loans/other type of financing with statement of amount in use/outstanding balance (e.g., a complete copy commitment letter, loan agreement, billing statement reflecting the line of credit or statement from lender acknowledging the commitment to fund the Respondent’s stated financing), personal guaranty with copies of personal income tax filing and statement of net worth or such other evidence that is accurate, reliable and trustworthy regarding the Respondent’s financial stability.

OR

3. Include a certified, signed statement from a licensed CPA regularly engaged in the review of the firm’s financial information verifying the financial viability of the firm.

All financial information, statements and/or documents provided in response to this solicitation shall be kept confidential provided that EACH PAGE is marked as follows:

“CONFIDENTIAL – DO NOT DISCLOSE EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF

SUBMITTAL EVALUATION.“

“Recent” shall be defined as financial statements that were prepared within the 12 months preceding the issuance date of this RFQ.

Consolidated financial statements of the Respondent’s parent or related corporation/business entity will not be considered, unless: (1) the Respondent’s actual financial performance for the designated period is separately identified in and/or attached to the consolidated statements; (2) the parent or related corporation/business entity provides the State with a document wherein the parent or related corporation/business entity will be financially responsible for the Respondent’s performance of the contract and the consolidated statement demonstrates the parent or related corporation’s/business entity’s financial ability to perform the contract, financial stability and/or such other financial considerations identified in the evaluation criteria;

and/or (3) Respondent provides its own internally prepared financial statements and such other evidence of its own financial stability identified above.

The firm’s failure to provide any of the above-referenced financial statements may result in the Statement of Qualifications being removed from consideration. Respondents are also encouraged to explain any negative financial information, and to provide documentation supporting those explanations and demonstrating the financial strength of the firm.

Tab 4: Project Understanding, Approach and Schedule Provide a comprehensive narrative, outline, and/or graph demonstrating the firm's understanding and approach to accomplishing the tasks outlined in the Scope of Work section of this RFQ. A description of each task and deliverable and the schedule for accomplishing each shall be included.

Tab 5: Team Firm, Experience and Certifications/Qualifications

This section must include the proposed staffing, deployment and firm of personnel to be assigned to this project. The Respondent shall provide information as to the qualifications and experience of all executive, managerial, legal, and professional personnel to be assigned to this project, including resumes citing experience with similar projects and the responsibilities to be assigned to each person. A project-specific firm chart which clearly illustrates the roles, responsibilities, and the reporting relationships of each team member should be included.

2.2 Hourly Rates

This solicitation is being issued in accordance with NC G.S. Chapter 143 Article 3D (Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services), otherwise known as the Mini-Brooks Act, and therefore price cannot and will not be a determining factor in the selection of the successful service provider. One copy of the Hourly Rate Schedule (see Appendix I) for all proposed project personnel should be enclosed in a separate, sealed envelope.

2.3 Qualifications Package Documents

This RFQ is comprised of the base RFQ document, any attachments, and any addenda released before Contract award. All attachments and addenda released for this RFQ in advance of any Contract award are incorporated herein by reference.

3 SUBMITTAL EVALUATION

3.1 Evaluation Criteria

This is not a bid. There will not be a public opening. The submittals received in response to this RFQ will be evaluated and ranked by the evaluation committee in accordance with the process and evaluation criteria contained below. Submittals will be evaluated in light of the material and substantiating evidence presented in the response, and not on the basis of what is inferred.

After thoroughly reading and reviewing this RFQ, each evaluation committee member shall conduct his or her independent evaluation of the submittals received and grade the responses on their merit in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the following table:

Criteria (a) Weight

(b) Score (0-3)

(a) x (b) Weighted

Score Corporate Background and Experience 15 0-3

Firm Financial Stability 10 0-3

Project Understanding 25 0-3

Project Approach 25 0-3

Team Firm Experience 25 0-3

Total Score (without Interview/Demonstrations)

Interview/Demonstration (if applicable) (1-5 points)

Final Score (with Interview/Demonstrations) https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_143/Article_3D.html

Score Points

0- Missing or Does Not Meet Expectation 2- Meets Expectation 1- Partially Meets Expectation 3- Exceeds Expectation

The maximum interview/demonstration points a Respondent can receive is five (5) points. The Respondents selected for interviews/demonstrations under this section will be notified in writing of the date and time. The Respondents’ interview/demonstrations shall be based solely upon information provided in each Respondent’s original Statement of Qualifications. No new information may be presented.

3.2 Final Selection

Qualifications and interview scores will be reviewed and ranked in order of choice, at which point contract negotiations will begin with the most qualified firm. If negotiations are unsuccessful, the City will then pursue negotiations with the next most qualified firm. The City shall not be bound or in any way obligated until both parties have signed a contract. The City also reserves the right to delay the award of a contract or to not award a contract.

3.3 Notice to Submitting Firms Regarding RFQ Terms and Conditions It shall be the submitting firm’s responsibility to read the RFQ Instructions, the City’s contract terms and conditions (within the sample City Engineering Services Contract provided in Appendix IV), all relevant exhibits and attachments, and any other components made a part of this RFQ and comply with all requirements and specifications provided herein. Submitters are responsible for obtaining and complying with all Addenda and other changes that may be issued in connection with this RFQ.

3.4 Contract Term

The contract awarded from this RFQ shall be effective upon the date of the City’s signature (the “Effective Date”) and remain effective until the work is completed. The estimated timeframe for completion of the work stated in this RFQ is 720 days.

4 SCOPE OF SERVICES

Awarded firm shall provide services, all as set forth in this RFQ and more particularly described in this Section 4 and Appendix V. The following Scope of Services is intended to be a general outline of the work and not an all-inclusive description of the professional and technical services that may be required to complete the project. Modifications to the tasks and task sequencing, which will improve the effectiveness of the effort, while containing costs, are encouraged.

Numerous coordination efforts will be included in the process and the consultant selected for this project will need to show capacity to meet deadlines identified by the City of Raleigh.

The scope of services includes the following sections:

I. Project Coordination II. Preliminary Engineering and Design III. Environmental Documentation IV. Public Engagement V. Project Implementation Guidance VI. Grant Support

4.1 Project Coordination

This project will require a high level of project management and organization, including regular coordination with multiple City departments as well as significant input from partner agencies like NCDOT and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO).

The work included in this RFP will also require a multi-disciplinary team with a variety of expertise. The selected firm will need to demonstrate a clear project management strategy that will not only facilitate effective and regular coordination between City departments and institutional partners, but also coordination between the firm’s selected PM and their team members and/or subconsultants. Scheduling and phasing this project to align with key funding opportunities will be essential.

4.2 Preliminary Engineering and Design (30%)

The consultant will develop designs for the future roadway, multimodal facilities, stormwater and stream relocation, and greenway facilities. The design work must be sufficient to generate any required NEPA documentation and develop reliable cost estimates.

4.2.1 Roadway and Multimodal Facility Design

NCDOT has agreed to replace the Capital/Atlantic bridges with one, consolidated, 4-lane structure. All remaining roadway and intersection work to align with the consolidated structure will be the responsibility of the City. The northbound and southbound lanes of Capital Boulevard will be re-designed to align with the consolidated bridge and facilitate efficient and safe movement of traffic. In addition to the realignment, the interchanges along the corridor will need to be evaluated and potentially modified to facilitate safer movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. The consultant will need to prepare designs, cost estimates, and plans for the aligned Capital Boulevard Corridor, as well as intersections along the corridor and several neighboring intersections identified in the study area.

The public street right of way previously used for northbound Capital Boulevard will be re-purposed for a local street that includes fully separated pedestrian and bicyclist facilities as well as an improved public realm that may include street trees, benches, bike racks, and other amenities. The local street will extend north and tie into Crabtree Boulevard (likely through the existing private properties (PIN 1714389080 & 1714485236). The selected consultant will conduct analyses and produce designs for the most appropriate, high-quality pedestrian and bicyclist facilities for this corridor, as well as initial concepts for public realm improvements.

Multimodal Network Demand and Analysis The consultant will be asked to evaluate the existing and future broader network and various transportation modes utilizing both Capital Boulevard and the surrounding local streets.

Incorporating the effects of continued investment of public transit and active transportation facilities (bikeways, safe pedestrian infrastructure, and greenways) in volume projections and how these will contribute to long-range goals of managing growth along the corridor and reducing single-occupancy vehicle dependency.

Traffic Analysis This work will include traffic analysis and forecasting to support operating performance for the corridor’s roadway, signal, and intersection design. Detailed traffic analysis using modeling to account for the various mode users will need to be completed by the consultant and submitted to NCDOT for formal comment and approval.

Future Multimodal Network The consultant will prepare a multi-modal circulation plan for destinations within a 0.5 mile radius of the study area, including appropriate ADA accommodations. The plan will also include consideration for transit users, bicyclists, scooter riders, and pedestrians.

Coordination with Incoming Development Should new development come online within or adjacent to the study area, the consultant will assist the City in their coordination with the developer to ensure the new development delivers infrastructure that aligns with the City’s project.

4.2.2 Stormwater Design

The consultant will complete stormwater infrastructure design to align with 30% roadway plans, incorporating the requirements of the City’s Stormwater Design Manual (latest version), and identifying stormwater control measures (SCMs), if necessary. The consultant will also complete Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Policy requirements to identify locations suitable for inclusion of GSI throughout project boundary and advance to 30%/Schematic Design.

4.2.3 Stream Design

The ultimate vision for the study area includes stream restoration for the extents of Pigeon House Branch between Wake Forest Road and Crabtree Boulevard, including significant realignment of the stream channel, grading of the stream, widening of the floodplain and the development of floodplain benches for improved flood performance.

4.2.4 Greenway Facility Feasibility and Design

The 2012 Capital Boulevard Corridor Study recommends an alignment for the Pigeon House Branch Greenway Trail from its connection to the Crabtree Creek Trail on the north to Smoky Hollow Park (formerly known as Devereux Meadows Park) on the south. The Pigeon House Branch Greenway Trail is also a highly prioritized new trail project in the Capital Area Greenway Master Plan. The selected consultant will need to complete a feasibility study for the Pigeon House Branch Greenway Trail along its entire length. Following the completion of the feasibility phase, the consultant will advance the design of the greenway within the bounds of the study area to 30%.

4.2.5 Survey and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

The consultant will provide level B SUE survey including all elements in the public street right-of-way for the project’s extents. The City will provide maps clarifying survey extents to be coordinated with selected firm.

4.2.6 Geotechnical Analysis

The consultant will conduct a geotechnical subsurface investigation to include soil borings, field density tests, sampling and laboratory analysis of soils, and engineering recommendations.

Geotechnical investigations will provide information necessary to specify performance requirements for any temporary or permanent foundation protection and/or excavation support.

Investigations shall also provide soil boring information for retaining walls, structure footings, headwalls/endwalls, and culvert installations.

4.2.7 Opinion of Probable Cost

The consultant will prepare reliable cost estimates for roadway, stormwater, stream, and greenway projects recommended within the study area. The cost estimates will be updated at each key deliverable milestone, including design costs of remaining phases; local, state, and federal permit fees; land acquisition costs, including appraisal and all legal support;

construction material costs and quantities including each phase of stream restoration and associated erosion control costs; and operational, maintenance and inspection costs for any proposed stormwater and/ or flood mitigation designs.

4.2.8 Property Acquisition

The consultant will identify easements and/or property acquisitions which will be required for each phase and aspect of the project

4.3 Environmental Documentation

The land between northbound and southbound Capital is a known historical dumping ground and contaminants are anticipated to be present and require mitigation. The consultant will conduct an assessment to document the extent of the contamination and develop an environmental management plan.

4.4 Public Engagement

The consultant will support the City in engaging the public around this project. The City anticipates coordinating with a stakeholder group or steering committee, as well as three phases of broader public engagement, one to gather public input on the community’s values and priorities for the corridor, a second to provide feedback on draft designs and recommendations, and a third to inform the public of final 30% designs. The City welcomes innovative approaches to community engagement that extend beyond the traditional strategies. Depending on the type of engagement event, the consultant will be expected to produce materials such as:

• Project branding

• Surveys

• Presentations

• Accessible project renderings or visuals, including the following:

o Bird’s eye perspective view of the corridor o Illustrative, pedestrian-scale perspectives o Cross-section renderings communicating the potential stormwater storage capabilities and environmental value of the project

• Engagement facilitation activities

4.5 Implementation Guidance

The consultant will work with the City to develop a clear permit application and acquisition timeline for all local, state, and federal requirements. The consultant will also develop a construction implementation timeline for the project that accounts for the phasing of roadway, stormwater, wet and dry utility, stream, and greenway elements with a prioritization on limiting service interruption and minimizing cost impacts. The City anticipates the project being broken out into phases with key milestones, constraints, and future funding needs. The City will also look to the consultant to recommend project delivery methods (i.e. Design-Build, CMAR, traditional Design-Bid-Build).

4.6 Grant Support

The Consultant will work with the City to identify potential grant funding opportunities for the project. Should a grant opportunity arise within the timeline of this contract, the consultant will provide application support to the City, including benefit cost analysis, developing project narratives, and other required documentation.

APPENDIX I

HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE

Awarded firm shall perform the services to be performed as set forth in this RFQ and more particularly described in Section 4 Scope of Services utilizing the following hourly rate schedule below.

As stated above in section 2.2 Hourly Rates, provide the Hourly Rate Schedule in a separate, sealed envelope.

Position Title Hourly Rate

Firm Name: ____________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: _________________________________Date_______________

Signed by: _____________________________________________________________

[Type or Print Name]

Title of Signer: __________________________________________________________

APPENDIX II

RESPONDENT QUESTIONNAIRE

The following questions must be answered, and data given must be clear and comprehensive. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate sheets. The Proposer may submit any additional information desired.

Company Name: d/b/a (if applicable)

Street / PO Box:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Website (if applicable):

Sole Proprietor Partnership Corporation Other

Number of years in business under company’s present name:

Fed Tax ID #: DUNS # Are you registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State to conduct business (if required)? (Check One) YES: NO: Not Applicable:

Are you properly licensed/certified by the Federal and/or State of North Carolina to perform the specified work?

YES: NO: Not Applicable: ATTACH COPY OF ALL APPLICABLE LICENSING/CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS Are/will you be properly insured to perform the work? YES: NO:

Contact for this Contract: Title:

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Have you ever defaulted or failed on a contract? (If yes, attach details) YES: NO:

List at least three (3) references for which you have provided these services (same scope/size) in the past ten years - preferably government agencies. Do not include City of Raleigh as a reference to meet the requirement of listing at least (3) references.

RESPONDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SENDING REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE (APPENDIX III) TO THEIR

REFERENCES.

1. Company:

Contact Person: Title:

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Describe Scope of Work:

2. Company:

Contact Person: Title:

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Describe Scope of Work:

3. Company:

Contact Person: Title:

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Describe Scope of Work:

4. Company:

Contact Person: Title:

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Describe Scope of Work:

5. Company:

Contact Person: Title:

Phone: Fax: E-Mail:

Describe Scope of Work:

The undersigned swears to the truth and accuracy of all statements and answers contained herein:

Authorized Signature: Date:

APPENDIX III

REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

(Instructions)

274-TR-2026-08: Capital Boulevard Corridor Design

The City of Raleigh, as a part of the RFQ, requires proposing companies to submit a minimum of three (3) business references as required within this document. The purpose of the references is to document the experience of the respondent relevant to the scope of services and assist in the evaluation process.

• The Respondent is required to send the reference form (the following two pages) to each business reference listed on Respodent Questionnaire.

• The business reference, in turn, is requested to submit the Reference Form directly to the City of Raleigh Point of Contact identified on the Reference Questionnaire form for inclusion in the evaluation process.

• The form and information provided will become a part of the submitted Statement of Qualifications. The business reference may be contacted for validation of the response.

• It is the Respondent’s responsibility to verify their references have been received by the City of Raleigh Point of Contact by the date indicated on the reference form.

APPENDIX III

REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE FORM

274-TR-2026-08: Capital Boulevard Corridor Design

(Name of Business Requesting Reference)

This form is being submitted to your company for completion as a business reference for the company listed above.

This form is to be returned to the City of Raleigh, Natalie Carmen, via email to natalie.carmen@raleighnc.gov no later than 5 p.m. ET, November 13, 2026 and MUST NOT be returned to the company requesting the reference.

For questions or concerns regarding this form, please contact the City of Raleigh, Point of Contact above.

Company Providing Reference

Contact Name and Title/Position

Contact Telephone Number

Contact Email Address

Questions:

1. In what capacity have you worked with this company in the past? If the company was under a contract, please acknowledge and explain briefly whether or not the contract was successful.

Comments:

2. How would you rate this company’s knowledge and expertise?

3= Excellent 2= Satisfactory 1= Unsatisfactory 0= Unacceptable

3. How would you rate the company’s flexibility relative to changes in the scope and timelines?

4. What is your level of satisfaction with hard-copy materials, e.g. reports, logs, etc. produced by the company?

5. How would you rate the dynamics/interaction between the company and your staff?

6. Who were the company’s principle representatives involved in providing your service and how would you rate them individually? Would you comment on the skills, knowledge, behaviors or other factors on which you based the rating?

(3= Excellent; 2= Satisfactory; 1= Unsatisfactory; 0= Unacceptable)

Name: Rating:

7. With which aspect(s) of this company’s services are you most satisfied?

8. With which aspect(s) of this company’s services are you least satisfied?

9. Would you recommend this company’s services to your organization again?

APPENDIX IV

SAMPLE CONTRACT

NORTH CAROLINA

WAKE COUNTY

CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

THIS CONTRACT (the “Contract”) is entered into by and between__________, hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”, and the City of Raleigh, a North Carolina municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the “City”.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, for purposes of this Contract, the Engineer is a person or entity which is licensed under and provides professional services regulated by Chapters 83A, 89A, 89C, 89E, or 89F of the General Statutes of North Carolina, or any such other statute or regulation hereafter enacted that regulates the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, geology, or soil science in the state of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the City desires to procure an Engineer to perform services; and WHEREAS, the City has completed necessary steps for retention of professional and other services under applicable City policies; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to engage the Engineer, and the Engineer has agreed to contract with the City, for performance of services as described, and according to the further terms and conditions, set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of sums to be paid to the Engineer, and other good and valuable consideration, the Engineer and City do contract and agree as follows:

1. Scope of Services/Description of Project The City desires to .

The Engineer will serve as the City's professional engineering representative in those tasks of the project to which this Contract applies and will give consultation and advice to the City during the performance of their services.

The Engineer will provide services as described in the following Exhibits, which are attached to and made part of this Contract:

The Engineer now has or will secure at their expense, including subconsultants, all personnel and facilities required to perform the services to be rendered under this Contract. Such personnel are not employees of, nor have they any direct contractual relationship with the City.

The Engineer is authorized to engage subconsultants, including surveyors, geotechnical and materials testing firms, etc., to assist in the work included under this contract to the extent such services are included herein. No subcontract work is authorized for which the City will incur any costs beyond those agreed upon and set forth in Section 4.

2. Responsibilities of the City It is understood that certain services, as required, may be performed and/or furnished by the City. These services may include the following:

2.1. Assist the Engineer by placing at their disposal all available information pertinent to the project, including previous reports and other relative data.

2.2. Assist in gaining access to and making all provisions for the Engineer to enter upon public and private property as required for performance of their services described herein.

2.3. Examine all studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents prepared by the Engineer, obtaining advice of legal counsel and/or such other consultants as the City deems appropriate for such examination and rendering in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay the service of the Engineer.

2.4. Give prompt written notice to the Engineer whenever the City observes or otherwise becomes aware of any problems or changed circumstances in the project.

2.5. Furnish the Engineer in a timely manner with copies of pertinent correspondence relating to this project, which would not have otherwise been delivered to the Engineer.

2.6. Designate in writing a person to act as City's representative with respect to the work to be performed under this Contract; such person(s) shall have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's policies and decisions with respect to materials, equipment, elements and systems pertinent to the services covered by this Contract.

SAMPLE

2.7. The City shall provide to the Engineer such information as is available to the City for rendering of services hereunder.

The Engineer may rely on the sufficiency of such information.

2.8. Insofar as any of the above services are necessary for the Engineer’s performance of their obligations under this Contract, the City shall be responsible for providing such services in a satisfactory and timely manner so as not to delay the Engineer in their performance thereof.

3. Schedule/Time of Performance The work to be performed and the services rendered under this Contract shall commence as directed in writing by the City. In performing the services described in this Contract, it is mutually agreed that time is of the essence. The Engineer shall complete work under the Contract by .

4. Compensation; Time of Payment For services to be performed hereunder, the City shall pay the Engineer a not to exceed total contract amount $ , unless changed by a duly authorized amendment.

4.1. The standard City of Raleigh payment term is NET 30 days from the date of invoice.

4.2. Send all invoices electronically by email accountspayable@raleighnc.gov (or send by mail to: City of Raleigh, Accounts Payable, PO Box 590, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-0590).

4.3. All invoices must include the following Purchase Order Number __________. Invoices submitted without the correct purchase order number will result in delayed payment.

5. Standard of Care Engineer shall perform for or furnish to City professional engineering and related services in all phases of the project to which this Contract applies as hereinafter provided. Engineer shall serve as City's prime design professional and engineering representative for the project providing professional engineering consultation and advice with respect thereto.

5.1. Engineer may employ such Engineer's Consultants as Engineer deems necessary to assist in the performance or furnishing of professional engineering and related services hereunder. Engineer shall not be required to employ any Engineer's Consultant unacceptable to Engineer.

5.2. The standard of care for all professional engineering and related services performed or furnished by Engineer under this Contract will be the care and skill ordinarily used by members of Engineer’s profession practicing under similar conditions at the same time and in the same locality.

6. Opinions of Probable Construction Cost Engineer’s opinions of probable Construction Cost provided for herein are to be made on the basis of Engineer’s experience and qualifications and represent Engineer’s best judgment as an experienced and qualified professional engineer generally familiar with the construction industry. However, since Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or services furnished by others, or over the Contractor’s methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Engineer cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual Construction Cost will not vary from opinions of probable Construction Cost prepared by the Engineer.