Systemic Horizontal Curve Safety Improvements

Description

The City of Ridgefield is seeking qualifications for P23009-1 Systemic Horizontal Curve Safety Improvements to be received no later than Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.The City of Ridgefield is seeking qualifications from highly qualified firms specialized in traffic safety design and right-of-way acquisition. Work includes pre-design study, design, environmental documentation, right-of-way acquisition, as well as bid and construction support to install guardrail, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) compliant signage and other safety improvements on all horizontal curves on arterials and major collectors in the city limits, approximately 40 curves. The City of Ridgefield reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm for any subsequent phases (CN) associated with this project.The anticipated work schedule is as follows:• Task 1 (Project management and coordination) is to be initiated immediately upon Notice to Proceed (NTP) and will last for the duration of the project.• Task 2 (design) is to be completed within 4 months of NTP. The design task will include community outreach that will be led by City staff.• Task 3 (environmental documentation and permitting) is to be completed within 6 months of NTP.• Task 4 (right-of-way acquisition) is to be initiated per schedule determined during Task 2 and Task 3 work, but must be initiated no later than 5 months after NTP.• Task 5 (bid and construction) is to be initiated within one month of approval of design and environmental documents (if necessary) and securing right-of-way. Duration of task to be determined.The design phase will be funded by a 2022 City Safety Selections grant funded through FHWA, and must meet FHWA requirements for design and approval. Contract Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) shall be prepared in accordance with the current State of Washington Standard Specifications for Road,