City of Pocatello Terry First Connection Engineering Design and Construction Services

CITY OF POCATELLO
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR TERRY FIRST CONNECTION ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Section I. Introduction

In March of 2024, the City of Pocatello was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) grant to improve multimodal and pedestrian infrastructure along the City’s Terry St. and 1st Ave. corridor as well as over the Benton St. overpass and into Historic Downtown Pocatello. The goal of this project is to improve connectivity between the University, Warehouse, and Downtown districts. This project is the result of a 2018 study and conceptual design which aims to connect the eastern portion of the City near Idaho State University over the existing Union Pacific Railroad, and west to the City’s Historic Downtown. The project will improve connectivity by installing multimodal and intersection improvements that will create a safe route across the railroad facilities, and expand economic opportunities for residents and the community as a whole.

The City of Pocatello invites interested parties to submit qualifications to assist with the Terry First Connection Engineering Design and Construction Services which includes design, project permitting including required by the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), and acting as the Resident Project Representative, as defined in the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC). The project is funded through the US DOT. The awarded firm must have demonstrable experience with roadway and traffic designs, bridge rating and loading requirements, the preparation of bidding documents that comply with local, state, and federal requirements, and construction engineering and inspection services. Firms must have experience completing plans in accordance with the US DOT Safe Systems Approach, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requirements, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, required construction testing, inspections, and Resident Project Representative requirements, and local and state requirements for infrastructure improvements.