CITYWIDE CONSULTANT ROSTER: Transportation Consulting

The City of Seattle is establishing a Citywide Consultant Roster for Transportation Consulting, seeking qualified consultants to provide services across seven specific categories: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Recreation Services; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Marine Surveyor Services; Parking Management and Analysis; Roadway Design; Transit Planning; and Transportation Services. Consultants must have completed at least three projects in their applied category and possess key personnel with appropriate professional licenses and certifications. The roster will be valid from December 15, 2025, to December 31, 2030, with consultants able to apply continuously during this period. Important deadlines include a question response deadline of December 1, 2025, and a final response submission deadline of December 30, 2030. The City will utilize this roster to contract with consultants for projects estimated to cost below $410,000, with each department limited to using an approved roster consultant up to $819,000 per year in a specific category. Evaluation will likely focus on project experience, professional qualifications, and ability to meet the specific requirements of each service category.

The procurement opportunity prioritizes small businesses, with specific provisions for roster composition based on the number of small business concerns in each category. Non-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible for the roster, and consultants must maintain appropriate business licenses and insurance. The selection process allows city departments to choose consultants through informal solicitation or direct selection from the approved roster. The Standard Consultant Roster Agreement Template includes provisions for social equity requirements, such as non-discrimination clauses and woman and minority business enterprise (WMBE) inclusion. Consultants can be compensated through hourly rates or lump-sum payments, with a maximum compensation limit that can be amended as needed. The agreement provides financial flexibility, including reimbursement for approved direct expenses and provisions for travel and per diem costs. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the structure suggests potential for multiple awards across the seven service categories, with individual project values up to $410,000 and annual department spending limits of $819,000 per category.