RFQ Systemic Intersection Improvements - Traffic Circle Program

The City of Port Angeles Department of Public Works and Engineering is requesting qualifications from consulting firms to provide engineering design services for the Traffic Circle Program, a residential intersection safety improvement project with qualifications due August 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST. A 10% voluntary SBE goal applies to the project.

The scope encompasses design and engineering services for mini-roundabouts and intersection safety enhancements at three residential corridors: Laurel Street between 9th and 3rd Streets, 6th Street between Vine and Oak Streets, and E 2nd Street at S Francis and S Washington Streets. Deliverables include environmental documentation, permitting, 30% and 90% design packages, final 100% construction plans and specifications (PS&E), and public engagement support through open houses and community meetings. The awardee may also provide construction inspection or management services. All work must adhere to WSDOT and City of Port Angeles standards and achieve full ADA compliance, as required by the Federal Highway Administration. The project is federally funded through the Washington State Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) with matching City funding.

The anticipated design schedule begins preliminary engineering in September 2026, with the 30% design package due January 2027, 90% design package due June 2027, and the 100% PS&E package anticipated for September 2027. Contract award is anticipated in November 2027, with construction completion projected for April 2028. The City intends to execute a cost-plus fixed fee agreement with the selected firm, with award discretion reserved by the City Council. Questions are due by August 4, 2026. Evaluation criteria include RFQ responsiveness, firm reputation and key personnel qualifications, proposed project manager qualifications, schedule feasibility, project approach, familiarity with Port Angeles and federal standards, and client references. Submissions must be limited to 10 double-sided pages plus appendices containing resumes and project examples.