Columbia Ionwave #RFQu007-25-26-AMS

Vista Greenway Riverfront Spur Design Services RFQu – City of Columbia, SC

This opportunity seeks qualified professional firms to provide design services for the Vista Greenway Riverfront Spur in Columbia, SC. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, Department of Procurement and Contracts - Procurement Manager: Angela M. Seymour - Scope of Work: - Professional design services for a spur trail connecting the Vista Greenway trailhead (near Hwy 321/Elmwood Bridge) to Riverfront Park - Includes design of shared-use paths, elevated railroad crossings, canal and bridge crossings, and routing through historic cemeteries - Services include environmental and regulatory permitting, community engagement, and construction administration - Products/Services Requested: - Vista Greenway Riverfront Spur Design Services (no part numbers or quantities; professional services only) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on participation from Local Business Enterprises (LBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Mentor-Protégé Programs - Citywide goal of 15% disadvantaged business participation - Firms must provide company information, certifications, references, litigation/performance history, and staff hourly rates - Mandatory submittal formats, non-collusion certification, conflict of interest disclosure, and details for any subcontractors/subconsultants - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation - Key Project Locations: - Vista Greenway trailhead (Hwy 321/Elmwood Bridge) - Riverfront Park - Historic Randolph Cemetery - Lower Paupers Cemetery - Columbia Canal - Broad River Bridge - Historic Elmwood Park Neighborhood - City of Columbia Emergency Winter Shelter Parking Area (site visit location)

Description

The City of Columbia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified professional firms to develop plans for expanding the Vista Greenway with a spur trail linking directly to the Riverfront. This Request for Qualifications (RFQu) aims to identify a shortlist of firms to be invited for a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP). The project involves design services to enhance connectivity and public space in a key mixed-use district, reflecting the city's commitment to walkability and multimodal transportation.

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