Professional Engineering Consultant Services - Knox-Blount Greenway Connector Study

The Knox County, Tennessee Procurement Division is seeking professional engineering consultant services for the Knox-Blount Greenway Connector Study (KBGCS). The goal of the study is to identify feasible strategies for connecting existing multimodal facilities near Lake Crossing Lane and the Knox-Blount Greenway. Here are the key points: **Submission Requirements:** * Letters of Interest (LOI) must be received by August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. * LOIs must be submitted in hard copy, with one original and two copies, and an electronic copy on CD/flash-drive. * The envelope must be sealed and marked with the company name, solicitation name, solicitation number, and closing date. **Evaluation Criteria:** * Work experience in the required discipline (20 points) * Demonstrated specialized expertise (10 points) * Demonstrated capabilities of the firm (10 points) * Professional licensure (10 points) **Scope of Work:** * The consultant will work with Knox County Engineering and Public Works staff to develop the study framework, planning objectives, and evaluation criteria. * The consultant will evaluate a minimum of three conceptual corridor alternatives and identify a preferred conceptual corridor recommendation. * The consultant will review existing conditions, identify barriers and opportunities, and evaluate conceptual alignments for sidewalks, greenways, and related multimodal facilities. **Selection Process:** * A minimum of three qualified firms will be selected to submit qualifications. * The top-ranked consultant will be selected from this list based on the evaluation criteria. * The selected consultant will be required to participate in at least one public meeting and work sessions with KCEPW staff. **Contract:** * The contract will be a one-time award and lump sum contract. * The contract will be drafted by the Knox County Procurement Division. * The consultant will be billed on a monthly basis for work completed and accepted by the County. **Pre-Qualification:** * All consultants must be pre-qualified with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). * Additional information on pre-qualification procedures and forms can be found on the TDOT website. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** * The evaluation proceedings will be conducted within the established guidelines regarding equal employment opportunity and nondiscriminatory action. * Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms, as well as other minority-owned and women-owned firms, are encouraged to respond to the solicitation.