Bellingham 30B-2026

Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project ET037-Federal Aid Project-00S(748)

The City of Bellingham, Washington, has awarded a contract to a consulting firm for the Downtown Signalized Intersection Accessibility and Safety Improvements Project, which involves civil design services for signal reconstruction, curb extensions, ADA improvements, utility modifications, survey data collection, permitting, environmental reporting, and bid document preparation at three downtown intersections. The project is scheduled to last approximately seven months, from September 2026 to March 2027, with options for extension. The procurement process included evaluation of qualifications, schedule ability, approach, standards familiarity, past performance, and diversity commitments, with multiple firms evaluated and ranked. The contract is to be executed under a negotiated hourly rate based on WSDOT standards.

Description

The City of Bellingham is seeking consulting firms with expertise in Civil Design for a project to improve signals and infrastructure at three downtown intersections: Railroad Ave. with Magnolia St., Holly St., and Chestnut St. The project duration is approximately seven months, from September 2026 to March 2027, with options for extension. The work includes preliminary engineering design, signal reconstruction, curb extensions, ADA improvements, utility modifications, survey data collection, permitting, environmental reporting, bid document preparation, and potential future bidding and construction services.

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