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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The City of Fresno’s Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) is seeking a professional consultant to provide Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for the Reconnecting Communities Project. This project, funded through a Reconnecting Communities Grant, aims to enhance the pedestrian experience and transportation options around the landing pads of a planned pedestrian bridge crossing California State Route 99, connecting Parkway Drive and Roeding Park. Key objectives include developing concepts for pedestrian-enhancing elements, improving community connectivity, and creating aesthetically appealing designs that incorporate innovative lighting, urban greening, and culturally resonant art installations. The project will also involve analyzing existing bus routes and ridership patterns to optimize service connectivity into Roeding Park.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

• Organization: City of Fresno
• Location: Fresno, California, US
• Primary Contact: Sharlee Flores
• Email: [email protected]

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should demonstrate expertise in:

• Architectural and engineering design, particularly for pedestrian infrastructure.
• Urban planning and community connectivity strategies.
• Development of innovative lighting schemes and urban greening initiatives.
• Integration of public transit systems with pedestrian pathways.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Comprehensive design concepts for pedestrian bridge landing improvements.
• Bridging documents that incorporate community identity elements.
• Analysis reports on existing bus routes and ridership patterns.
• Design concepts for bus connection roadways, focusing on optimizing bus stop locations and pedestrian interactions.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Technical approach and methodology.
• Past performance and relevant experience.
• Price competitiveness.
  The evaluation will likely prioritize a best-value approach rather than lowest-price technically acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience with similar community-focused infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with urban greening and culturally resonant design practices.
• Certifications in sustainable design or related fields.

This summary encapsulates the essential information for bidders to assess their fit for the City of Fresno's Reconnecting Communities Project.