Corridor Study Summary

This is a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study document prepared for Escambia County, Florida in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The study focuses on the West Kingsfield Road (CR 186) Extension project, which proposes to extend the roadway approximately 2.1 miles from the realigned Beulah Road (CR 99) near the Perdido Landfill to west of Feldon Lane. The extension will be designed as a two-lane roadway incorporating both urban and rural typical sections, with design features including 6-foot sidewalks, curb and gutter, 12-foot travel lanes, and paved shoulders. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was released on October 22, 2025, with questions due by November 17, 2025, and proposal submissions required by November 24, 2025, at 10:00 am. The procurement requires that selected consultants be FDOT pre-qualified in Project Development & Environmental Studies (Category 2.0). Proposals will be evaluated in two phases using five equally weighted criteria (20 points each, 100 points total): experience with PD&E studies, pedestrian safety expertise, stormwater and drainage analysis, team member roles and expertise, and recent project experience.

The procurement does not specify explicit budget ranges or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation including insurance certificates, E-Verify certification, anti-human trafficking affidavits, sworn statements, and conflict of interest forms. The project involves detailed analysis of multiple mapped parcels along the proposed route, requiring careful evaluation of complex terrain including wetlands and varied property boundaries with associated right-of-way and setback considerations. The study aims to develop a comprehensive plan supporting the extension and improvement of West Kingsfield Road to meet current and future transportation infrastructure needs in Escambia County, with funding anticipated through standard county and transportation department channels.