CITY OF SUNNYSIDE NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR ENGINEERING/DESIGN PROJECTS

The City of Sunnyside solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering Design. This agreement will be for approximately twelve months on a Cost Plus Fixed Fee basis, with the option for the City of Sunnyside to extend it for additional time and money if necessary.  Consultants will be considered for the following projects:Pedestrian Safety Improvements – funded by HSIP1st Street and Yakima Valley Highway Intersection Improvements – funded by STBGInterstate 82/Hwy 241 Eastbound Roundabout– funded by FMSIBThe City of Sunnyside reserves the right to amend the terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) by circulating addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of the time and effort consultants have spent on their responses.Project DescriptionThe work to be performed by the Consultant consists of preparing Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for improvements to the following projects:Pedestrian Safety Improvements – funded by HSIPInstall curb extensions, illumination, signing, pavement markings, and curb ramps.DBE and FSBE goal:  0%1st Street and Yakima Valley Highway Intersection Improvements – funded by STBGReconstruct intersection to include travel lane re-alignment, sidewalks, ADA ramps, and storm drainage improvements.DBE and FSBE goal:  0%Interstate 82/Hwy 241 Eastbound Roundabout– funded by FMSIBConstruct new roundabout including excavation, crushed surfacing, hot mix asphalt, pavement markings, signing, and street lightingDBE and FSBE goal:  0%Note: All projects have a voluntary SBE goal of 10% as stated in the Consultant Agreement.The proposed improvements include evaluating the existing intersections and designing all upgrades. The significant features of the project are as follows:•       Evaluation and inspection of the existing intersection conditions,•       Recommendations for any required improvements to the intersections,•       Design of intersection improvements to be retrofitted to existing intersections,•       Coordination with utility provider,•       Environmental documentation and preparation of permit applications,•       Provide the City of Sunnyside with a complete PS&E Package for Submission to Local ProgramsThe City of Sunnyside reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with this/project.Evaluation CriteriaSubmittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm3) Ability to meet the schedule4) Approach to the project5) Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards6) Past Performance/References7) Approach to meet the FSBE goal (FSBE Participation Plan)SubmittalSubmittals should include the following information and be limited to 30 pages excluding a cover letter, and front and back pages: Firm name, phone and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed for the project.Please submit your Statement of Qualifications electronically to: City of Sunnyside, Attn: Hector Mejia athmejia@sunnyside-wa.gov, by 4:00 PM PST on February 26, 2026.  Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.   Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Hector Mejia at (509) 836-6311.The complete RFQ may be obtained via the City of Sunnyside website -https://www.@sunnysid-wa.gov/. It is the sole responsibility of the Consultant to obtain any RFQ updates or addenda from the city website.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) InformationThe City of Sunnyside, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination based on disability in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Hector Mejia athmejia@sunnyside-wa.govor calling (509) 836-6311.Title VI StatementThe City of Sunnyside, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.”Dates of publication in theSunnyside Sun: February 4, 2026 and February 11, 2026Daily Journal of Commerce: January 29, 2026Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises