Highway:On-Call Transporation Design and Engineering services

Location:	New Hampshire
Posted:	May 20, 2026
Due:	Jun 12, 2026
Agency:	City of Manchester
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	FY26-500-57
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Timothy J. Clougherty

Public Works Director

Owen P. Friend-Gray, P.E.

Deputy Public Works Director

Commission

Kathleen Sullivan, Chair

Arthur Gatzoulis, Co-Chair

Mark MacKenzie

Amber Nicole Cannan

CITY OF MANCHESTER

Department of Public Works

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

On-Call Transportation Design and Engineering Services

FY26-500-57

Issuing Agency:

Issue Date:

Request For Qualifications

(RFQ) Due:

Contact Person:

Highway Division

Department of Public Works

City of Manchester, NH

May 19, 2026

June 12, 2026 by 2pm (EDT)

Margarete Baldwin, P.E.

Engineering Project Manager

Direct: 603-792-7396

Office: 603-624-6444

MBaldwin@manchesternh.gov

1. Introduction

The Department of Public Works for the City of Manchester, NH (DPW) is soliciting proposals

from qualified consultants or consultant teams to provide on-call design and engineering services

related to planning, design, and construction phases of transportation projects. The selected

consultant will be responsible for delivering comprehensive highway design services, including

but not limited to preliminary engineering, environmental coordination, geometric design,

pavement design, drainage and stormwater management, traffic analysis, utility coordination,

right-of-way support, preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E), and

construction support services.

DPW intends to award a minimum of three (3) on-call contracts for a period of five (5) years. The

selected firms will support DPW on an as-needed basis for various design and engineering

services.

2. Agency Background

DPW, a key municipal agency in Manchester, NH, is responsible for planning, operating,

maintaining and improving the City’s public infrastructure and services that support daily life and

overall quality of life within a community of over 112,000 residents. The City’s transportation

infrastructure includes approximately 410 miles of roadways, 250 miles of sidewalks, and is home

to NH’s largest public transportation provider.

3. Scope of Services

Services may include, but are not limited to:

A. Planning

 Feasibility studies and alternatives analysis

Request for Qualifications

On-Call Transportation Design and Engineering Services (FY26-500-57)

 Planning-level corridor, traffic and safety studies

 Conceptual roadway design and cost estimates

B. Traffic Data Collection

 Traffic volume counts

 Vehicle classification counts (cars, buses, trucks, multi-axle vehicles)

 Axle load surveys (for pavement thickness design)

 Origin–Destination (O-D) surveys

 Speed studies (spot speed, journey speed)

 Parking studies

 Crash data analysis

C. Roadway and Highway Design

 Geometric design (urban and rural roadways)

 Pavement design and rehabilitation/reconstruction

 Intersection design, including roundabouts

 ADA compliance and accessibility improvements

 Bicycle and multimodal improvements

 Traffic calming measures

 Drainage and stormwater design

 Signing, striping, and pavement markings

 Roadside safety features (guardrail, barriers)

 Constructability and traffic control phasing reviews

D. Traffic Engineering

 Traffic impact studies, including analytical and simulation modeling

 Traffic warrant analysis (signal, turn lanes, etc)

 Safety evaluations and analysis

 Signal design and timing plans

 ITS and intelligent transportation systems

 Work zone traffic control plans

E. Environmental & Permitting Support

 Environmental documentation (NEPA or state equivalent), including natural and

cultural resource investigation and permitting requirements

 Coordination with local, state and federal agencies

 Permit applications

F. Surveying and Right-of-Way

 Topographic, and boundary surveys

 Right-of-Way research and abstracting

 Right-of-way layout and plan development (suitable for recordation at the

Registry of Deeds)

G. Geotechnical, Structural and Other Ancillary Services

 Geotechnical investigations and reports

 Retaining walls and minor structures

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 Overhead sign structures

 Culverts and small bridges

 Utility coordination and mapping

 Electrical design and/or inspection services

H. Public Outreach

 Public involvement plans

 Stakeholder identification and coordination

 Public meetings and open houses

 Communication materials and digital/online engagement

 Renderings and graphics

I. Bid and Construction Phase Services

 Preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)

 Assistance during bidding

 Construction administration and inspection

 Shop drawing review

 Responding to RFIs

 Value engineering construction proposals

 As-built documentation

J. Other Design and Engineering Support

 Driveway submission reviews associated with site plan and subdivision

applications

 Parking lot layout and circulation review and design

 Landscape design

 Quality control and/or quality assurance plan reviews

 Technical writing assignments, including preparation of reports, procedures,

manuals, grants, etc.

 Other support work as assigned

Specific tasks will be defined through individual work authorizations.

4. Minimum Qualifications

Firms submitting qualifications must demonstrate:

 Expertise in transportation design and engineering, and related disciplines in similar

scope and complexity

 Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation regulations, programs and guidelines

 Experience with federal and state funding requirements

 Capability to manage multiple projects concurrently

 Strong communication and coordination skills.

This work will require Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Traffic Operations Engineer

(PTOE), Licensed Surveyor and New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) Local

Program Administration (LPA) certifications in the State of New Hampshire.

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5. Submittal Requirements

RFQs shall be concise and include the following sections:

A. Cover Letter

o Name, address, primary contact

o Brief summary of qualifications and interest

B. Firm Profile and Organization

o Legal structure, organizational chart and years in business

o Office location(s) and staff availability

o Description of subconsultants (if applicable)

C. Relevant Experience and Project Examples

o Description of recent and relevant projects (within the last five (5) years)

o Client name, project description and outcomes

o Reference contact information (minimum of three (3))

D. Key Personnel and Roles

o Project manager and key staff resumes

o Roles and responsibilities

o Relevant certifications or licenses

E. Technical Approach

o General approach to transportation projects

o Quality control and project management methods

o Experience with innovation, technology or best practices

o Experience with Public Engagement

Maximum length: 20 pages excluding resumes.

6. Evaluation Criteria

RFQs will be evaluated based on:

 Relevant experience and technical expertise

 Qualifications of key personnel, firm capacity and availability

 Quality and clarity of the submittal

 Experience with similar agencies and projects

 Demonstrated understanding of municipal transportation design and engineering

challenges

7. Selection Process

Following evaluation, DPW may:

 Shortlist firms for interviews

 Enter into contracts with one or more firms. The number of final contracts is at DPW’s

sole discretion.

 Establish an on-call or task-order agreement

This RFQ does not commit the agency to award a contract.

8. Schedule

 RFQ Issued: May 19, 2026

 Questions Due: June 2, 2026

 RFQs Due: June 12, 2026

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 Consultant Interviews (if applicable): TBD

 Anticipated Selection: TBD

9. Contract Term

The anticipated contract term is five (5) years to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

10. Submittal Instructions

RFQs must be submitted:

 Format: PDF and one (1) hard copy

 Method: Thumb drive and hard copy via hand delivery or mail. Envelope must be clearly

marked “Request for Qualifications (RFQ), On-Call Transportation Design and

Engineering Services (FY26-500-57)”.

 Contact:

Margarete Baldwin, P.E.

Engineering Project Manager, Highway Division

Department of Public Works, City of Manchester

475 Valley St

Manchester, NH 03103

Late submittals will not be accepted.

11. Questions and Addenda

All questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing to the contact listed above by the

stated deadline. Responses and any addenda will be posted or distributed to all know proposers.

12. General Conditions

The DPW reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, waive informalities, and request

additional information as necessary.

Some or all task orders issued under this on-call contract may be federally funded and subject to

federal grant requirements. When applicable, the selected consultant(s) shall comply with all

federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

The selected consultant will enter into the City’s standard Professional Services Agreement, and

is subject to annual appropriation of funds. Insurance and indemnification requirements will

apply.

All work products become property of the City.

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