Request for Qualifications: Connecting Highland: Access, Neighborhood Growth, Engagement (Project CHANGE) Addendum 1

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ADDENDUM No. 1 TO: Prospective Submitters FROM: Randi Gates, Director of Transportation DATE: June 15, 2026 PROJECT: Project CHANGE Feasibility and Connectivity Study Q#1 A#1 Regarding the digital PDF copy to be included with the SOQ package, is there a specific file-naming convention to use? No specific file-naming convention is required. However, proposers are encouraged to use the format “FirmName_ProjectCHANGE_SOQ.pdf” for ease of identification and recordkeeping. Q#2 A#2 Can a cover for the SOQ be included, and if so, would it count toward the page limit? Yes. A cover page may be included and will not count toward the 20-page limit. Q#3 A#3 Are “wet-ink” signatures required on the forms, or are e-signatures/DocuSign acceptable? Electronic signatures, including DocuSign or similar authenticated electronic signatures, are acceptable for all required forms and certifications. Q#4 Regarding the minimum font size of 12 points, can a smaller font size be used for tables, charts, or captions? Yes. The minimum 12-point font requirement applies to the main narrative text. Font sizes smaller than 12-point may be used in tables, charts, graphics, organizational charts, and figure captions provided the information remains legible and readable. A#4 Q#5 A#5 Page 8, Section 8 – Statements of Qualifications should include: E. DBE/MWBE Participation Plan. Does a separate DBE/MWBE Participation Plan text need to be included as a discussion point in the SOQ, or does the required DBE/MWBE Participation Plan fulfill this requirement? The required DBE/MWBE Participation Plan fulfills the requirements of Section 8(E). Proposers are not required to provide a separate narrative discussion elsewhere in the 1 SOQ unless they choose to do so. The completed Participation Plan should contain all information requested in Section 8(E) and Exhibit C. Q#6 A#6 Q#7 A#7 Q#8 A#8 Q#9 A#9 Page 8, Section 8 lists submission requirements labeled A, B, C, D, E, G, and H. Was a Section F unintentionally omitted? If so, what information is required for Section F? Yes. Section F was inadvertently omitted during formatting of the RFQ. No additional submission requirement was intended. Sections A, B, C, D, E, G, and H constitute the complete submission requirements. Proposers should disregard the missing Section F reference. Page 9, Section 8 – Please confirm if the H. Project Schedule & Availability section counts toward the page limit. Yes.