Division Street / SR 536 Bridge Planning Study

The City of Mount Vernon is seeking a qualified consultant team to undertake a planning and feasibility study for a future bridge project. The study aims to provide preliminary planning, goals, guidance, and focus for the project, which will either provide full Active Transportation mobility and accessibility for all transportation modes at the existing Division Street / State Route 536 Bridge or provide alternative means to facilitate full Active Transportation mobility and accessibility at a nearby location. The consultant team will develop and lead an alternatives analysis, provide public involvement and key stakeholder engagement efforts, and facilitate the input and use of public input into the study. The key goal is to support planning for the long-term community transportation needs and financial preparations required to deliver on one or more future capital improvement projects for the bridge's long-term future. • The study will include identification of reasonable alternatives for the existing conditions and anticipated future land uses and transportation needs for the bridge. • The consultant team will develop, organize, and lead public involvement and key stakeholder engagement efforts. • The study will incorporate measures for providing language accessibility meeting current State of Washington standards for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) members of the public. • The consultant team will provide momentum for eventual funding, permitting, and design processes. • The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals and to waive any irregularities and/or informalities.