Water Street Trail and Wall Design Services

The City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin is seeking proposals from qualified design firms to reconstruct the Water Street trail and retaining wall, extending from Water Street to 6th Avenue. This procurement opportunity is a professional services contract focused on comprehensive design services for infrastructure improvement. Qualified firms must demonstrate expertise in trail and retaining wall design, with a specific emphasis on urban infrastructure reconstruction. The request for proposals (RFP) was posted on June 24, 2025, with a submission deadline of July 31, 2025, providing potential respondents approximately five weeks to prepare and submit comprehensive design proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, firms will likely be assessed on their technical capabilities, past project experience, proposed design approach, and demonstrated understanding of the project's technical requirements.

Although the RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, design firms interested in responding should carefully review the full solicitation document for potential qualifications or enterprise preferences. The contract appears to be located within Florence County, Wisconsin, suggesting potential local or regional preference considerations might be applicable. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges were provided in the initial contract opportunity description. Potential respondents should anticipate potential design service contract values typical of urban infrastructure reconstruction projects, which can range significantly depending on project complexity and scope. Interested design firms should thoroughly review the complete RFP documentation to understand the precise technical specifications, submission requirements, and potential integration considerations for the Water Street trail and retaining wall project.