SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL - BILLINGS

The City of Billings is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive professional engineering services for the “Safe Routes to School – Billings” program. The work includes research, preliminary design, surveys, environmental assessments, public outreach, coordination with permitting agencies, detailed design, bidding assistance, construction monitoring, quality assurance, and final record‑drawing preparation for a series of pedestrian safety improvements around six schools. The contract will be awarded as a single‑award, cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee agreement with a negotiated cost ceiling. Proposals are due electronically by 4:00 PM MST on 30 Oct 2026; the award is expected within 45 days, with design contract award slated for Nov 2026 and construction substantially completed by 1 Sep 2027. • Scope covers 12 specific crossing/roadway improvements (bulb‑outs, refuge islands, high‑visibility crossings, etc.) serving six schools. • Services range from property research, surveys, soil and environmental studies, design, permitting, public engagement, to construction observation and record‑drawing. • Required deliverables include design studies, plans/specifications, cost estimates, NEPA/MEPA documentation, QA/QC plans, and construction‑phase support. • Proposal must be ≤ 3 pages (excluding resumes, appendices) and submitted electronically (max 25 MB). • Evaluation based on firm experience (20 pts), project manager (25 pts), staff/sub‑consultants (15 pts), resources (10 pts), methodology (30 pts).