North State Street Intersection Improvements Project

Mendocino County Department of Transportation is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified engineering consulting firms for the North State Street (CR 104) Intersection Improvements Project, with SOQs due October 16, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The project is federally funded through the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School program.

The scope encompasses civil engineering design, environmental clearance under both CEQA and NEPA, project management and coordination, preparation of Caltrans constructability review documentation, technical support for Freeway Agreement coordination, preparation of technical exhibits, and engineering support during Right of Way acquisition and property owner coordination. The selected consultant will advance the project through final design and Right of Way certification.

Submission requirements are firm: four copies (three paper originals with authorized signatures and one digital copy on USB flash drive) delivered to Mendocino County Department of Transportation, 340 Lake Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482–9432, Attn: Tyler Franz. Late submissions, electronic submissions, and facsimile submissions will not be accepted unless authorized by the County. SOQs must be dated and signed by an authorized representative and remain valid for a minimum of 120 days from the submission deadline. Consultants bear all costs associated with SOQ preparation, including site visits. All submitted materials become County property and are subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

The successful consultant must verify non-debarment status in accordance with applicable federal requirements and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The County encourages participation in its ePayables program as the preferred payment method. The RFQ does not specify contract value, contract term, or evaluation criteria weighting in the posted notice.