North State Street Intersection Improvements Project

Intent:The County of Mendocino Department of Transportation (County) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering consulting firms to provide professional engineering services in support of the North State Street (CR 104) Intersection Improvements Project.The selected consultant will provide engineering and project coordination services necessary to advance the project through final design and Right of Way certification. Services include project management and coordination, preparation of Caltrans constructability review documentation, technical support for Freeway Agreement coordination, preparation of technical exhibits, and engineering support during Right of Way acquisition and property owner coordination.Mendocino County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking the services of a Professional Engineering Design firm to provide civil engineering and environmental clearance (both CEQA and NEPA) for a federally funded Active Transportation Program (ATP) Safe Routes to School (SR2S) project.See Request for Qualifications for more information.Submission RequirementsConsultants shall submit four (4) copies of their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): three (3) complete paper copies with original Consultant signature, and one (1) complete copy on USB flash drive. The SOQ shall be formatted in accordance with the instructions of this RFQ. Promotional materials may be included but are not required and will not be considered as meeting any of the requirements of this RFQ. SOQs shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked “Mendocino County RFQ No. 260034,” and delivered by 2:30 PM on October 16, 2026 to:Mendocino County Department of Transportation340 Lake Mendocino DriveUkiah, CA 95482-9432Attn: Tyler FranzLate SOQs will not be accepted. Electronic or facsimile submissions are not permitted unless expressly authorized by the County. It is the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that its SOQ is delivered and received at the location specified herein, on or before the date and hour set.The unauthorized use of the County’s official logo is strictly prohibited.General RequirementsConsultants are responsible for reviewing all provisions, specifications, and instructions contained in this RFQ. Failure to do so shall be at the Consultant’s risk. All SOQs must be dated and signed by a representative authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Consultant and shall remain valid for a period of not less than one-hundred and twenty (120) days from the submission deadline.All costs incurred in the preparation of an SOQ, including any site visits or related activities, shall be the sole responsibility of the Consultant. All SOQs, correspondence, and materials submitted in response to this RFQ shall become the property of the County and may be subject to disclosure in accordance with the California Public Records Act.Consultants shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations associated with this RFQ and any resulting contract. The successful Consultant will be subject to verification of non-debarment in accordance with applicable federal requirements.Time periods stated in this RFQ shall be interpreted as calendar days unless otherwise specified. The County encourages participation in its ePayables program as its preferred method of payment.