Academy over Platte Ave Bridge Replacement PEL Study

The City of Colorado Springs, together with the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority, seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a Planning, Environmental‑Linkage (PEL) study and produce concept‑engineering alternatives for the replacement of the Academy Boulevard bridge over Platte Avenue. This Phase 1 effort, funded by a $750k federal Bridge Investment Program planning grant and a matching $750k local contribution, will span roughly 12 months and culminate in a comprehensive PEL report that includes data collection, stakeholder outreach, alternatives analysis, and cost estimates. The contract is Time‑and‑Materials with price to be negotiated after technical evaluation, and the work may extend through June 30 2029 if future phases are awarded. • Scope includes project initiation, data collection, stakeholder engagement, purpose‑and‑need documentation, alternatives development, and delivery of a final PEL report with conceptual cost estimates. • Funding: $1.5 million total for Phase 1 (50% federal grant, 50% local match). Future phases (pre‑liminary, final engineering, construction support) are anticipated but not funded at this time. • Mandatory certifications & insurance: $2 M CGL, $1 M Workers’ Comp, $1 M Auto, $2 M Professional Liability; Buy‑American, ADA, NEPA, and other federal compliance requirements apply. • Key dates: RFP issued June 3 2026; pre‑proposal Teams meeting June 11 2026 (optional); questions due June 22 2026; proposal due July 1 2026; award expected October 2026; performance period through June 30 2029.