2208 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Suite 101
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: (417) 865-3042 Ext. 100
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: RFQ 2026-2 Wilson’s Creek/Republic Road Trail
Project
FEDERAL AID NUMBER: CRP-5931(804)
DEADLINE: June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Central Standard Time
PURCHASING AGENT: Debbie Parks, 417-865-3047 x 106,
dparks@ozarkstransportation.org
DATE OF ISSUE: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Dear Consultant:
Ozarks Transportation Organization and Ozark Greenways are requesting the services of
a consulting engineering firm to perform the described professional services for the
Wilson’s Creek/Republic Road Trail project. If your firm would like to be considered for
these consulting services, you may express your interest by responding to the
appropriate office, which is indicated on the attachments. Limit your letter of interest
to no more than 5 pages. This letter should include any information which might help
us in the selection process, such as the persons or team you would assign to each
project, the backgrounds of those individuals, and other projects your company has
recently completed or are now active.
It is required that your firm be prequalified with MoDOT and listed in MoDOT’s
Approved Consultant Prequalification List, or your firm will be considered non-
responsive.
We request all letters be received by 4:00 pm, June 10, 2026 at
dparks@ozarkstransportation.org. A confirmation email will be sent once the submittal
is received.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Thomas, P.E.
Project Manager
COVER SHEET
RFQ 2026-2 Wilson’s Creek/Republic Road Trail
The undersigned hereby certifies a thorough review of this Request for Qualifications. The
undersigned also certifies the firm and key personnel indicated in its Statement of
Qualifications will be used on this project in the same manner and to the same extent as
indicated. All statements, representations, covenants, and/or certifications set forth in the
Statement of Qualifications are complete and accurate.
Name of Firm/Consultant:
Contact Person:
E-Mail:
Business Address:
City:
Signature:
State:
Title:
Phone:
Zip:
Date:
City/County: Greene County Route: Wilson’s Creek/Republic Road Trail
Federal Aid No:
CRP-5931804
Location:
From the southern terminus of the
Wilson’s Creek trail near Republic Road
west to Route ZZ.
Proposed Improvement:
10 ft bicycle & pedestrian trail, including trail
crossing of Wilson’s Creek.
Approximate Construction Cost:
$ 3.1 Million
DBE Goal Determination:
0%
Consultant Services Required:
The following services are anticipated to be
required throughout the contract period, see
draft scope of services:
• Survey
• Geotechnical Investigations, Testing
& Reports
• Environmental & Historic
Preservation Services and/or Permits
• Utlity Coordination
• PS&E
• Right-of-Way Documents & Plans
• Public Involvement & Meetings
• Preliminary and Contract Plans
• Construction Bid Assistance
• Construction Administration,
Assistance and/or Inspection
• Material Testing Utility Coordination
and Permits
• Project Closeout Assistance
Other Comments:
This will be a phased contract. The first
phase will be for the conceptual study
before continuing into the design of the
selected improvements. Construction
services will be added in a later phase, if
needed.
Contact:
Name: Jen Thomas, P.E.
Address: 2208 W. Chesterfield Blvd #101,
Springfield MO 65087
Phone: 417-865-3042x108
Email: jthomas@ozarkstransportation.org
Deadline:
• Submit: Letter of interest should not exceed 5 pages total. A page is defined as 8-1/2 by
11 inches and printed on one side.
Pursuant to the Brooks Act for Consultant Selection – the following criteria will be the basis for
selection.
Project Understanding
Past Record of Performance
Personnel Qualifications
Familiary/Capability
General Experience of Firm
Accessibility of Firm & Staff
Anticipated Timeline
25 Max Points
25 Max Points
10 Max Points
10 Max Points
10 Max Points
10 Max Points
10 Max Points
100 Total Points
OTO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
This RFQ does not commit OTO to select a firm/consultant or to pay any costs incurred in the
preparation or mailing of the submittal. A failure to award a contract will not result in a cause
for action against the OTO.
OTO reserves the right to the following:
1. To waive minor deficiencies and informalities;
2. To accept or reject any or all submissions received as a result of the RFQ;
3. To obtain information concerning any or all proposers from any source;
4. To request an oral interview from any or all proposers;
5. If the selected firm/consultant undergoes a change of key personnel,
OTO reserves the right to approve any substitute personnel or terminate
the services at OTO sole discretion;
6. To seek new submissions when such a procedure is reasonable and
in the best interests of OTO. OTO complies with Federal Contracting
Requirements.
A list of applicable contract language can be found on the OTO website:
htps://www.ozarkstransportation.org/uploads/documents/Federally-Required-Contract-
Clauses.pdf
The OTO follows FHWA purchasing guidelines and does not pay retainers or in advance of
completed deliverables.
SCHEDULE. The following is the schedule of events which are anticipated by OTO for the
implementation and completion of selecting the firm/consultant to provide the requested
services as outlined in the Statement of Scope. OTO or Christian County may, in its discretion,
revise the schedule of events at any time as may be in its best interests:
Event
Post Request for Submissions
Submissions due
Date for final selection
Date
May 20, 2026
June 10, 2026
July 1, 2026
Initial estimated hours and fee will be due from chosen consultants two weeks after
notification, with any revisions due one week from revision request.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
FORMAT OF SUBMISSIONS. In order for the OTO to adequately compare statements of
qualifications (SOQ) and evaluate them uniformly and objectively, all SOQs shall be submitted
in accordance with the format outlined below. The SOQ should be prepared simply and
economically, providing straight-forward and concise information as requested.
Below are the requirements for the statement of qualifications:
Cover Sheet – Signed
Project Understanding & Innovation, Past Performance,
Qualifications of Personnel assigned, General Experience of Firm,
Familiarity/Capability, Accessibility of Firm and Staff, Project
Schedule
Similar Projects
* A page will be considered one side of an 8.5”x11” size sheet of paper
Maximum No.
Pages*
1
3
1
It is required that your firm be prequalified with MoDOT and listed in MoDOT’s Approved
Consultant Prequalification List, or your firm will be considered non-responsive.
SOQ DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS. Any submittals received after the above stated time and
date will not be considered. It shall be the sole responsibility of the proposer to have their
SOQ received by the OTO on or before the due date and time indicated. Qualification
submittals shall be emailed and accepted with the signed qualification cover form and
required information is received prior to the due date and time.
Submissions should be marked in the subject line:
“REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: #2026-2”
Proposals submitted by e-mail are not to be considered received until a confirmation has
been sent by the OTO. The confirmation subject line will read, “Confirmation Receipt – OTO
RFQ 2026-2.” It is the responsibility of all proposers to verify receipt of submittals. All
submittals must be valid for a minimum period of ninety (90) days from the close of this
RFQ.
AMENDMENTS. If it becomes necessary to revise or amend any part of this Request for
Qualification, OTO will furnish the revision by notice on the OTO website
www.ozarkstransportation.org, not later than five (5) days prior to the date set for receipt of
submissions.
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.