2026 - RFQ - Saline Road Safety Improvements- Phase 4 - STBG-9902(611)

Jefferson County, Missouri
Maple Street Annex Dennis Gannon
725 Maple Street * PO Box 100 County Executive
Hillsboro, Missouri 63050
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Jason Jonas, P.E. - Director
Daniel Naunheim, P.E. - Deputy Director
Telephone: 636-797-5340 * Fax: 636-797-5565
Web Address: www.jeffcomo.org
Cecil Vivrett Kurt Wengert, P.E. Christina Mareschal Matt Stinchcomb Mike Cook
Highway Superintendent T e c h nical Division Manager Fleet Services Manager F a c i lity Maintenance Manager S t o rmwater Manager
636-797-5427 636-797-5570 636-797-5399 636-797-5574 636-797-6318
August 17, 2026
Dear Consultant:
The Jefferson County Department of Public Works is requesting the services of a consulting engineering firm to
perform the professional services described for the project included on the attached list. 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 attachment. Limit your Letter of Interest (LOI) to no more than four (4) pages. This LOI
should include any information which might help us in the selection process, such as the persons or team you would
assign to the project, the backgrounds of those individuals, and other projects your company has recently completed,
or are now active, that are similar in scope.
The selection committee will evaluate submittals based on: (a) experience and technical competence of project
team; (b) capacity and capability of team to take on the project; (c) past record of performance with similar
clients/projects on design scope, schedule and project estimation (reference: 23 CFR 172 Administration of
Engineering & Design Related Service Contracts and RSMO 8.285 - 8.291).
It is required that your firm's Statement of Qualification (SOQ) (RSMo 8.285 through 8.291) and an Affidavit of
Compliance with the federal work authorization program, along with a copy of your company E-Verify
Memorandum of Understanding (15 CSR 60-15.020) be submitted with your firm's LOI or be on file with the
Jefferson County Department of Public Works. The SOQ is not included as part of the LOI. Please only send one
(1) copy of your SOQ.
We request that five (5) copies of your LOI be received by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Jefferson
County Department of Public Works, PO Box 100, Hillsboro, Missouri 63050.
Sincerely,
Kurt Wengert, P.E.
Technical Division Manager
Jefferson County Department of Public Works
Attachments

Jefferson County, Saline Road Safety Improvements - Phase 4
Project Number: STBG-9902(611)
Project Funding Source: Surface Transportation Block Grant Program
Project Location/Description: From approximately 250' South of Hermitage Drive to
Diehl Road
Project Improvement: Safety Improvement Project
Project Length: 0.80 Miles
Estimated Construction Cost: Estimated at $2,500,000
Consultant Services Required: Roadway, Surveying, and Environmental:
Consultant shall be responsible for professional engineering
services including the preparation of preliminary plans, right-
of-way and easement plats, final construction plans, technical
specifications and construction cost estimation. As part of
preparing the plans the consultant may need to perform field
surveys, archaeological or environmental studies and
geotechnical investigations. The consultant shall also be
responsible for a limited number of construction engineering
services including staking of new right-of-way corners, setting
of pins post-construction, review of shop drawings and
material certifications, perform any needed drawing revisions
and respond to requests for information from both the
Contractor and the County.
Other Comments: The TIP grant application is available on the Jefferson County
website at the following location:
https://www.jeffcomo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21918/2026-
--RFQ---Saline-Road-Safety-Improvements-TIP-Application-PDF
All consultant questions or requests for information shall be
made in writing to the contact shown below. No project
briefing meetings will be granted during the RFQ process.
Contact: Kurt Wengert, PE
Public Works Technical Manager
PO Box 100
Hillsboro, MO 63050
636-797-5570
kwengert@jeffcomo.org
Submittal Deadline: September 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm
Submittal Package: Letter of interest should not exceed four (4) pages total. A
page is defined as 8-1/2 by 11 inches and printed on one
side. Five (5) copies of the letter of interest should be
received at the address and by the time specified.
Submittal Delivery: Jefferson County Department of Public Works
725 Maple Street, Room 104 (Physical)
PO Box 100 (Mailing)
Hillsboro, Missouri 63050

Pursuant to the Brooks Act for Consultant Selection; the following criteria will be the basis for reviews:
RFQ Rating Categories Points Available
Experience and Technical Competence of the Project Team -
* Team Members Professional Work History and Education 10 Points Maximum
* Consultant Firm History Working on Similar Projects 10 Points Maximum
* Examples of Innovative Solutions Used on Past Projects 10 Points Maximum
Subtotal = 30 Points Maximum
Capacity and Capability of Firm to Complete the Project -
* Prime Firm Capacity to Undertake the Project 10 Points Maximum
* Explanation of Proposed Subconsultants with Past Partnership History 10 Points Maximum
(if none, then prime firm will be rated out of 20 points maximum)
* Highlight Consultant Team Capabilities That Stand Out from Other Firms 10 Points Maximum
Subtotal = 30 Points Maximum
Past Record of Performance on Similar Projects -
* Meeting Design Scopes Proposed by Clients without Undo Overruns 10 Points Maximum
* Meeting Design Schedules Under Client Agreements 10 Points Maximum
* Accurate Project Cost Estimation with Examples in Full Detail 10 Points Maximum
* Client References and/or Recommendations 10 Points Maximum
Subtotal = 40 Points Maximum
Total Score = 100 Points Maximum