MAPS 4 Beautification – Phase 3 A&E

The City of Oklahoma City is seeking professional consulting services for the MAPS 4 Beautification - Phase 3 project, targeting design and construction administration for multiple infrastructure sites including interstate corridors, gateways, pedestrian bridges, key arterials, and intersections. Architects and engineers are invited to submit a Letter of Interest through the electronic bidding system at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/ by 5:00 p.m. on July 16, 2025. The project requires a Preliminary Design Report within 90 days of contract award and Final Plans and Specifications within 120 days of work order issuance. Consultants must demonstrate expertise through their understanding of the project, approach, project team qualifications, and accessibility to City staff. The Letter of Interest must be 50 pages or less and include a contact name and email address, with evaluation focusing on the consultant's comprehensive project comprehension and technical capabilities. The estimated construction cost for the project is $4,179,350, and the scope includes extensive stakeholder engagement, including meetings with City officials, ODOT, user groups, and presentations to various committees and boards.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documents, consultants are required to submit a 254 Form with their Letter of Interest and must carefully review contract terms, particularly insurance and indemnity paragraphs. All submissions are subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, with provisions for marking confidential information if necessary. The City reserves the right to award the contract or not, and may negotiate Scope of Work, Compensation, and Additional Services. Consultants should be prepared for potential contract modifications as the City deems appropriate. The procurement process allows for potential integration with existing city infrastructure, though specific technological requirements were not detailed in the provided documentation. The contract will be awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation of the submitted materials, with the City maintaining significant discretion in the final selection process.