State Highway 121 Business Corridor Pedestrian and Sidewalk Improvements Design

The City of Lewisville, Texas is accepting Request for Qualifications submissions from civil engineering firms for design of pedestrian improvements along SH 121 Business from E. Valley Ridge Boulevard to Forestbrook Drive, with submissions due November 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. No set-aside, preference program, or sole-source intent is stated. A pre-submittal conference is recommended but not mandatory, and top-ranking respondents may be invited to interviews.

The design covers approximately 3.0 miles of 8-foot-wide sidewalk and 0.88 miles of 6-foot sidewalk gap fills along the south side of SH 121. Work includes pedestrian intersection improvements with high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, Accessible Pedestrian Signal push buttons, and trail crossing accommodations for the DCTA Regional Trail. Designs must align with the City's Business 121 Plan, Complete Streets Policy, 2035 Vision Plan, and ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Consultant deliverables include project management, existing conditions assessment, conceptual design schematics, public outreach coordination with a minimum of one public meeting, and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% design phases, with cost estimates and phasing recommendations.

Selected firms must carry professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, plus general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability coverage as specified. Submissions are limited to 50 printed pages and must address firm capabilities, past project performance, approach to the project, and professional integrity. Evaluation weights are Approach to Project and Best Practices (35 points), Capabilities and Resources (25 points), Past Representative Projects (20 points), Integrity and Professional Liability (10 points), and Proposal Format and Quality (10 points). Qualifications contain no pricing; the City will negotiate pricing after selection under its Standard Professional Services Agreement.