Davis SLC Connector Final Design and Construction Phase Services

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQu) No. 25-03991VW for the Davis-SLC Community Connector Final Design and Construction Phase Services project, seeking professional design services for a comprehensive Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure development. The project involves creating final design and construction documents for a 26.5-mile BRT route spanning from Farmington FrontRunner Station to the University of Utah Research Park, which includes designing 20 new transit stations with 37 total platforms, purchasing 18 new 40-foot electric buses, and developing charging infrastructure. Proposers will be evaluated across three main sections: Key Personnel Qualifications (25 points), Project Understanding and Approach to the Work (50 points), and Team Experience and Quality of Similar Work (25 points). The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submission is due on October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MST, with an anticipated project start date in January 2026. The procurement will follow a qualifications-based selection process, resulting in a Professional Services Agreement with fixed labor rates and not-to-exceed amounts.

The project has a race-neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation approach, encouraging but not mandating DBE involvement in the contract. Contractors must comply with Utah Code 17B-2a-818.5, which requires providing actuarial equivalent health insurance coverage for employees and dependents on contracts valued at $2 million or more. The project will be funded through a combination of local, state, and federal funds, with an estimated construction budget of $17 million. Proposers must adhere to federal transit administration guidelines, including provisions for civil rights, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and various procurement standards. The contract will require close collaboration with UTA's Capital Services and other departments to create designs and provide necessary project documentation. Integration considerations include potential future developments such as a TRAX Light Rail extension and a mobility hub at the University of Utah, with the design accommodating potential future transit infrastructure expansions.