24-034QP: Aurora Ave N Safety and Transit Access Improvements – Communications & Outreach (FTA)

The City of Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking a consultant to provide strategic communication, agency coordination, stakeholder facilitation, and community engagement services for the Aurora Ave Project. The project aims to improve safety and transit access on Aurora Ave N, a critical freight corridor and one of the busiest streets in Seattle. The consultant will work collaboratively with the City and other agency stakeholders to complete the Aurora Ave N Corridor Planning Study, which will define the preferred design vision for the 7.6-mile study corridor. Key tasks include preparing and maintaining a Public Involvement Plan, establishing and facilitating a stakeholder committee, and developing and leading public engagement activities. The consultant will also provide graphics, develop public-facing materials, and conduct public surveys. The City is committed to nondiscrimination and affirmative action, and the consultant must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Equity Formula Funds, and the consultant must meet the City's DBE goal of 4%. Some key points to consider: • The project is expected to begin in Q2 2025 and be completed in Q1 2027. • The consultant will work with the City and other stakeholders to complete the Corridor Planning Study and develop a preferred design vision for the corridor. • The consultant must have experience in public communications and transportation outreach, and must be able to work with diverse communities and stakeholders. • The City is committed to affirmative action and nondiscrimination, and the consultant must comply with applicable laws and regulations. • The project has a DBE goal of 4%, and the consultant must meet this goal. • The consultant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining a Public Involvement Plan, establishing and facilitating a stakeholder committee, and developing and leading public engagement activities. • The consultant will also provide graphics, develop public-facing materials, and conduct public surveys.