Columbia Street Multimodal Improvements Project - Conceptual Development, Preliminary Engineering, & Final Design Services

Description

The City of Pasadena’s (the City) Department of Transportation is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms or teams of firms to advance the Columbia Street Multimodal Improvements Project (Project). As part of this work, the consulting firm or team will develop concept designs and preliminary engineering with cost estimates, for the development of multimodal improvements for Columbia Street between Orange Grove Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue. As an additional task to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion, the consulting firm or team will advance the preliminary design and cost estimates to a complete 100% Plan, Specification, and Design (PS&E) package suitable for construction bidding. The goal is to create a lasting, community-driven vision and improvements for the corridor, improving safety, mobility, and connectivity for people walking, biking, and driving.It is expected that the consultant(s) will:Have experience and skillset to carry out scope of work for Phases 1 and 2 of the ProjectDemonstrate skills in safety analysis, field investigation, data collection, research and mappingDemonstrate expertise in active transportation facility concept development and design, including designing safe and comfortable intersections for people walking, biking, and driving.Have experience using the following design documents:California Highway Design ManualAmerican Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets Manual (the “Green Book”)National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway DesignNACTO Designing for All Ages & Abilities Contextual Guidance for High-Comfort Bicycle FacilitiesCaltrans Design Information Bulletins (DIB), notably DIB 89-02 Class IV Bikeway Guid