Bellingham Procureware #34B-2026

Engineering Design Services for Electric Avenue - Whatcom Creek Bridge Replacement

The City of Bellingham is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide engineering design services for the Electric Avenue - Whatcom Creek Bridge Replacement project. - Government Buyer: - City of Bellingham (Whatcom County, WA) - Scope of Work: - Preliminary engineering design for replacing a four-span reinforced concrete bridge with a 105-foot single-span prestressed concrete girder bridge - Design includes two travel lanes, five-foot bike lanes in both directions, and six-foot pedestrian walkways on both sides - ADA-compliant approaches required - Utility maintenance and design for both permanent and temporary bypass utilities - Environmental documentation and preparation of permit applications (including NEPA) - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in civil and structural engineering for bridge projects - Experience with traffic control (MUTCD), WSDOT Local Programs, and federally funded projects - Compliance with MUTCD, NACTO, AASHTO, City of Bellingham standards, SWMMWW (stormwater), ADA, and shoreline design - Permitting at local, state, and federal levels - FSBE/SBE approach encouraged - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Agreement expected to last approximately two years, with an option for extension

Description

The City of Bellingham is seeking consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering Design for a project lasting approximately two years from October 2026 to October 2028, with an option for extension. The project involves preliminary engineering design for replacing an existing four-span reinforced concrete bridge with a 105-foot single-span prestressed concrete girder structure. The new bridge will be widened to accommodate two lanes, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways compliant with ADA standards. The scope includes roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements, structural and utility design, environmental documentation, and permit applications including NEPA. The project requires expertise in traffic control, WSDOT requirements, various design standards, stormwater management, ADA, shoreline design, and permitting at local, state, and federal levels.

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