REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES
CITY OF MOBILE
McNally Park Marine Improvements project
Project No. 2020-3005-04
June 15, 2026
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
The City of Mobile is soliciting qualifications and proposals from qualified engineering and design firms
to provide professional engineering design services related to the McNally Park Marine Improvements
Project.
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
This project will be implemented by the City of Mobile. The purpose of this project is to design and
update a series of marine elements to improve the functionality, resiliency, accessibility, and overall
public use of the McNally Park waterfront. Improvements may include, but are not limited to, dredging,
canal maintenance, shoreline stabilization features, boat launch, pedestrian use, fishing piers, drainage
considerations, and other associated waterfront infrastructure. See Exhibit A for Immediate
Maintenance Area Map. See Exhibit B for Long-Term Improvements Area Map.
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES:
The Scope of Work is anticipated to include, but not be limited to, services associated with the planning,
stakeholder and community engagement, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, and related
documents for McNally Park Marine Improvements. Scope of Work and Deliverables will be addressed in
a phased approach, that may include project planning, public outreach and coordination,
conceptualization, design and construction document development, permitting support and technical
support. At the discretion of the City of Mobile, the Scope of Work may also include construction-phase
services, including construction administration, observation, and oversight to support successful project
implementation.
Phase 1
1. Evaluate the existing boat launch facility and identify temporary repair measures necessary to
maintain safe and functional operations. The team shall also assess the navigation channel to
determine immediate dredging needs, maintenance needs, operational requirements, and
permitting requirements.
a. This evaluation shall consider project requirements and constraints in the context of
future City initiatives, ongoing projects, and operational priorities. The review shall
include the areas identified in Exhibit A (Immediate Maintenance Area Map) and shall
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provide recommendations for near-term maintenance actions and potential interim
improvements to support continued operations pending implementation of long-term
project solutions.
2. Assist the City with designing and implementing meaningful engagement and communication
regarding project and design activities (e.g., compliance, permitting, project implementation,
monitoring, adaptive management) as deemed appropriate and as directed by the City, which
will include but is not limited to, citizens, local stakeholders, businesses, community
organizations, government agencies, etc.
Phase 2
3. Develop location specific design concepts and sustainable solutions and infrastructure
enhancements to improve the long-term functionality and resilience of McNally Park Marine
infrastructure. Specifically:
a. Plan and design of a south jetty and a north jetty with access to fishing piers.
b. Provide solutions to reduce sediment accumulation within the canal, including:
i. Sediment management strategies to minimize future dredging requirements.
ii. Identification of the most effective dredging methods.
iii. Beneficial use and/or disposal alternatives for dredged material.
c. Design a new or improved boat launch.
See Exhibit B for Long-Term Improvements Area Map.
4. Outcome of Phase 2 should have the ability to be phased for construction as multiple projects to
allow for multiple funding sources over multiple years.
5. Concepts include phasing plan, cost estimates and renderings of completed products for
communication purposes.
6. Participate in community engagement meetings as required by the City.
Phase 3
7. Subject to the outcome of Phase 2 and available funding, execute a set of design and
construction projects identified with the City of Mobile.
8. The selected team shall be prepared to perform services under future task orders, including but
not limited to design, engineering, permitting, bidding support, construction inspection, and
other related services as required.
4.0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:
Firms interested in performing the work will be considered based on a written response to this Request
for Qualifications. Please limit this section addressing 1-3 to no more than 10 single-sided pages. The page
limit does not include resumes or required Attachments. All proposals should be organized in the
following manner:
1. Cover Letter
The Statement of Interest must include a cover letter accompanying the Statement and
acknowledging receipt of any issued amendments to the RFQ. The letter should be addressed to:
Jake Clements, Project Manager
PROGRAMS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
205 Government Street, 2nd Floor, Mobile, AL 36602
a. The letter should indicate a primary contact for the Statement and that person's title,
address, phone number, email address, and the UEI number for the firm. The letter should
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introduce the Respondent’s project team. The Project Team is defined as the lead plus
any key team members who are critical for consideration by the evaluation team and
include relevant professional certifications for each.
b. The letter should include a general statement of prior relevant experience and proposed
approach for this project.
c. The letter should include a statement that the Project Team is adequately staffed and will
execute the Project in a timely manner.
d. The letter should include the following documents: (1) Attachment B: City of Mobile UEI
Number Documentation and SAM.gov Verification Form, (2) Attachment C: City of Mobile
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Disclosure Statement.
2. Conceptual Approach, Methodology, & Competencies
The Statement of Interest should provide a description of the methods that will be used to
accomplish the following tasks:
a. Waterfront and Marine Infrastructure Competency – Demonstrate expertise in coastal
engineering principles, regulatory permitting requirements, environmental stewardship,
and the planning and design of public waterfront recreational amenities. The response
should also include a strategy for activating and programming the waterfront on a daily
basis, developed by professionals with experience in waterfront and marine
infrastructure planning, operations, and management. The proposed approach should
reflect an understanding of how design, functionality, public use, and long-term
management can be integrated to create a successful and sustainable waterfront
environment.
b. Design Competency – Experience in waterfront space design, ADA accessible, family-
and pet-friendly designs and how spaces are best used is critical. Additionally, for not
only the park design but the neighborhood around it, a design team needs to be steeped
in civic use and space design.
c. Cultural Competency – Must be able to connect with all potential audiences and be
skillful in processing a variety of viewpoints and ideas.
d. Resilience Competency – Understanding how ecosystems work, what land and
hardscaping work best in our climate. Addressing normal environmental factors
(saltwater, stormwater, coastal winds, humidity, high temperatures) as well as extreme
environmental hazards (heavy rain, sunlight, hurricanes).
e. Budget Design and Ongoing Sustainability Competency – An understanding of how to
assess costs, construction and phasing is essential to giving the City a plan that it can
execute. Emphasis on what is easiest to manage and maintain are important for
sustainability.
f. Community Engagement Competency – Must be able to demonstrate a strong
background in executing effective community engagement in diverse communities,
demonstrate involvement in similar projects where stakeholders are involved in the
project design process to create meaningful design concepts, and creating plans for a
continuum of community involvement over a project lifecycle
g. Site design including approach to site layout, utilities work, surveying, geotechnical,
permitting/environmental compliance, grading and drainage, parking and drives,
landscaping, site lighting and signage.
h. Building and structure design, including approach to building plan.
i. LID/GI design, implementation, and education.
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3. Experience and Background
Firms interested in performing the work will be considered based on a written response to the
RFQ. All applicants must submit their qualifications and list all prior experience with projects
similar in nature and scope to the above services being requested. The following information must
be submitted in written form:
a. Statement of registration of the firm.
b. Statement of the names, and duties of the individuals that will be involved in this
project (when performing professional services) and their experience.
c. Statement of qualifications of individuals who will perform professional work.
d. Statement as to professional standing including any pending or previous controversies.
If none exists, such a statement should be made.
e. Statement of experience in the fields that the proposed services are requested and work
of a similar nature which the proposed staff for requested services was in responsible
charge, including a description of the work, the client for whom it was performed, the
location of the work, and dates of performance. Provide proposed staff names and
specific experience.
f. Statement of experience within the local jurisdiction, with local utility providers, and
knowledge of local standards and specifications.
g. Statement of experience with conducting community engagement and outreach for this
type of project. Please include specific examples of successful community engagement.
h. Statement of availability and adequacy, in both number and quality of remaining staff,
to perform all other functions needed for the proposed services.
i. List of qualified personnel in other disciplines required for proposed services, both in-
house and those to be acquired from outside sources and their experience.
j. Statement as to whether the firm is operating on a sound fiscal basis.
k. Statement of where the work will be accomplished.
4. Project Team / Level of Participation
The Statement of interest shall provide the following information so that it can be clearly
understood by the Evaluation Team and City personnel.
a. Identify key Project Team members with responsibility for leading main project tasks,
including the percentage of time each is expected to commit through the duration of the
planning process. Prime consultant must be a firm with in-house engineering capabilities
and must perform at least 51% of work in-house.
b. Identify key Project Teams members that qualify as a Minority Owned Business,
Women’s Business Enterprise, or labor surplus area firm, including the percentage of
time each is expected to commit through the duration of the planning process. The City
of Mobile aims for 15% or more of total contract spending to go to Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) businesses. Consultants bidding on city contracts must
demonstrate compliance with these DBE utilization goals or make good faith efforts to
subcontract portions of the work to qualified DBEs.
c. Minority and women’s business enterprises are required to submit a statement of
qualifications and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting
opportunities. When subcontracting, all potential contractors must make positive efforts
to use small and minority owned business and women business enterprises. Identify key
Project Team members that qualify as a Minority Owned Business, Women’s Business
Enterprise, or labor surplus area firm. Proof of solicitation is required.
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d. Include an organization chart of the Project Team showing lines of communication,
clearly defined roles, availability and decision-making hierarchy.
5.0 SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS:
Questions concerning this Request for Qualifications should be directed to Jake Clements at
jake.clements@cityofmobile.gov. Responses will be received until 12:00 p.m. CST on August 7, 2026.
Please limit narrative to 10 pages. Please submit three (3) hard copies and one (1) electronic version to:
Jake Clements, Project Manager
PROGRAMS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
205 Government Street, 2nd Floor, Mobile, AL 36602
NO SUBMITTALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE STATED DEADLINE.
Any items submitted as part of a response to this RFQ shall become property of the City of Mobile. After
written proposals have been reviewed, discussions with prospective firms may be required to clarify any
portions of the proposal.
The following is a tentative schedule for the selection process. The schedule is subject to change with
notice on www.cityofmobile.org/bids.
DATE
Friday, June 19, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
RFQ TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
DESCRIPTION
Request for Qualifications advertised
Mandatory Q&A Meeting online with prospective applicants at 10 a.m.
CST with Mandatory Site Visit to follow. Prime consultant must be
present to qualify.
Final Q&A questions must be submitted via email before 5:00 p.m. CST
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Final Q&A Addendum released with responses to questions
Friday, July 31, 2026
Final questions must be submitted via email before 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Addendum 2 released with responses to final questions
Friday, August 7, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 -
Friday, August 21, 2026
Packages submitted by candidate firms by 12:00 p.m. CST (see
instructions above)
Short list selected and interview requests sent, if City deems
appropriate; those not selected will be notified
Short list interviews (if deemed appropriate)
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Selection announced
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Target date for contract approval by City Council
Friday, September 18, 2026 Target date for notice to proceed
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
