City of Lakewood announcement.
The City of Lakewood solicits interest from qualified real estate consulting firms with expertise in Right of Way Acquisition. This agreement will be for approximately ten (10) months in duration, from September 2022 until July 2023, with the option for the City to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Consultants will be considered for the following project.
Project Description
The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of Right of Way acquisition services for approximately 22 parcels. The proposed services including title clearance, appraisal waiver, appraisal, appraisal review, preparation of written offer packages, negotiation and settlement, relocation, property management, closing and certification, as necessary. An estimate of the man-hours and classifications needed to complete the project should be provided. This project has a 10% (ten percent) mandatory DBE goal. The major features of the project are as follows:
• Approximately 0.59 miles of widening for curb, gutter, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, streetlights and associated storm drainage on both sides
• Traffic Signal replacement and modifications/improvements
• Pavement repair and overlay
The City of Lakewood reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (CN) associated with this/these project(s).
Evaluation Criteria
Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:
1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager
2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm including experience with projects of similar size and scope
3) Ability to meet schedule
4) Approach to project
5) Familiarity and experience with WSDOT/FHWA standards and requirements
6) Past Performance/References
7) Approach to meet the DBE goal
Submittal
Submittals should include the following information: Firm name, phone and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to project. Please use forms 140-565 and 140-566
The statement of qualifications shall be limited to 10 single-sided or 5 double sided, 8 ½”x 11”, 11pt. font pages not including the cover. Please submit a PDF of your SOQ via email to chill@cityoflakewood.us not later than 4:00 P.M., Friday July 22, 2022.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Lakewood in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Charles Hill at chill@cityoflakewood.us or by calling 253-983-7771.
Title VI Statement
The City of Lakewood, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.”
