Design Engineering Treeline Gateway

The City of Ann Arbor and the Treeline Conservancy are seeking professional architectural-engineering consulting services for design, permitting, and preparation of construction documents for the Gateway Segment of the Treeline Trail, a 2.5-mile multi-use non-motorized trail in Ann Arbor with proposals due August 11, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. under RFP #26-36. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses comprehensive engineering design including topographical surveys, geotechnical analysis, architectural and structural design of a signature grade-separated bridge connecting MDOT/Amtrak railroad property behind 924 North Main Street to 721 North Main and extending to Felch Street, landscaping, lighting design, public engagement coordination, and permit preparation for MDOT, EGLE, City of Ann Arbor, FEMA, FHWA, MDNR, and Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner's Office.

The contract will be between the Treeline Conservancy and the selected consultant, with the City of Ann Arbor serving as collaborator. Respondents must comply with City of Ann Arbor non-discrimination and living wage requirements and accept the sample Professional Services Agreement as written without modification.

Evaluation uses a point-based system: Professional Qualifications (10 points), Past Involvement with Similar Projects (30 points), Proposed Work Plan (40 points), and Fee Proposal (20 points). Fee proposals are submitted in a separate sealed envelope and reviewed only for top-ranked proposals; fees do not factor into initial ranking. Proposals must not exceed 40 sheets (80 sides) excluding attachments and resumes. Written questions are due July 17, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. Tentative interviews are scheduled for September 16–18, 2026, with selection and negotiations anticipated for October 2026. All proposals are subject to disclosure under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act.