RFP for the Willits Lane Safety and Mobility Project

The Town of Basalt is seeking design services for the Willits Lane Safety and Mobility Project through a Request for Proposals (RFP) targeting qualified firms capable of improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. The project aims to enhance safety and accessibility along Willits Lane by implementing crossing improvements, path widening, and adding protected bicycle lanes across multiple project phases. Proposers will be required to complete comprehensive design services including data collection, 30% and 90% design phases, and final construction drawings and specifications. The evaluation criteria will weight team experience and capabilities at 35%, project approach at 30%, and fee proposal at 35%. Key procurement dates include a pre-proposal conference and site visit scheduled for July 21, 2025, with proposal submissions due by 2:00 PM MST on August 21, 2025, and anticipated Council Action on September 9, 2025. Proposers must demonstrate technical expertise in multimodal transportation infrastructure design, with a focus on creating bicycle-friendly community improvements that support active transportation safety.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the project is located in Eagle County, Colorado, and covers multiple jurisdictions including Basalt and surrounding areas. The project's total estimated budget spans three implementation phases with cost estimates ranging from $2,063,823 for Phase 1 to $9,224,203 for Phase 3, indicating a potential total project value approaching $13 million. Potential funding sources include federal grants such as the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ACIIP), and Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program. The right of way map indicates precise surveying has been completed, with technical documentation prepared by SGM Engineering to support infrastructure planning. The Town of Basalt reserves the right to select the proposal that best meets their needs, considering qualifications, price, and service capabilities, with a strategic goal of becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community through this infrastructure initiative.