City of Gastonia #RFQ_City_of_Gastonia_Project_CHANGE_FINAL

Gastonia Seeks Consulting Services for Project CHANGE Feasibility and Connectivity Study

The City of Gastonia, North Carolina, is seeking multidisciplinary consulting firms to lead Project CHANGE, a federally funded feasibility and connectivity study focused on the Highland community. - Government Buyer: - City of Gastonia, Director of Transportation Office - Project Overview: - Project CHANGE (Connecting Highland: Access, Neighborhood Growth, Engagement) is supported by the USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program - Aims to address historic transportation barriers and improve multimodal connectivity, including capping the Norfolk Southern railroad ditch and enhancing corridors along NC Highway 7 and US 74 - Services Requested: - Comprehensive planning and project management - Engineering analysis and preliminary design for infrastructure improvements - Environmental screening and NEPA compliance - Financial analysis and funding strategy development - Robust public engagement and stakeholder outreach - Implementation strategy and final report preparation - Notable Requirements: - Experience with federally funded transportation projects and urban planning - Expertise in NEPA, equity, and Title VI compliance - Coordination with Class I railroads (notably Norfolk Southern) - Emphasis on DBE/MWBE participation and federal grant compliance - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named, as this is a qualifications-based solicitation for professional services

Description

The City of Gastonia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified multidisciplinary consulting firms or teams for Project CHANGE, a federally funded feasibility and connectivity study. The project aims to address historic transportation barriers in the Highland community by evaluating infrastructure improvements such as capping a railroad ditch and enhancing multimodal connectivity along key corridors. The selected consultant will provide planning, engineering, public engagement, environmental screening, financial analysis, and implementation strategy services. The study emphasizes equitable redevelopment, community engagement, and compliance with federal grant requirements.

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