RFQ ST051 Meerwood Park Storm Replacement Project

The City of Issaquah, Washington is soliciting qualifications under RFQ ST051 from civil design and environmental permitting consultants for the Meerwood Park Storm Replacement project, with submittals due November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. through the Public Purchase platform. The City encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and encourages firms to team with DBE firms, but no specific set-aside is established.

The project replaces deteriorated corrugated metal pipe and catch basins that discharge to a bioretention swale in Meerwood Park, and rehabilitates that swale, which has converted to wetland. Work may require activity within or adjacent to regulated critical areas. Scope includes reviewing existing survey information, field verification, hydraulic modeling of the existing system, wetland delineation and environmental permitting, design documents and specifications, outreach to private property owners regarding fence alignments over pipe segments, and construction support and bidding assistance. The City covers all permitting fees.

The available budget for design and permitting support is $107,000 from the City's stormwater budget. The contract carries an initial two-year term, with the City able to extend for additional time and compensation as deemed necessary. Work begins January 2027, design completes in 2027, and construction completes by summer 2028. Selection weights qualifications at 30 points, relevant experience at 20, key staff qualifications and availability at 20, project management effectiveness at 10, familiarity with City and external permit requirements at 10, and responsiveness at 10. The City expects to announce award on December 7, 2026, then negotiate a fair and reasonable price with the most qualified consultant.

The selected consultant must execute the City's standard Professional Services Agreement, obtain a City of Issaquah Business License, and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Submittals cannot exceed 10 pages, excluding the introductory letter and resumes, must use 12-point font, and must be PDF files no larger than 20 MB. All submittals become public records under Washington's Public Records Act, and proprietary information must be clearly designated for exemption consideration under RCW 42.56.270.