Urban Design for Highway 99 Revitalization Projects - Stages 3 and 4

The City of Edmonds, Washington, is seeking a consultant to provide urban design services for the Highway 99 Revitalization project, specifically for Stages 3 and 4. The project aims to improve the aesthetics of the regional corridor, which averages 40,000 vehicles per day, by incorporating urban design elements such as landscaping, artistic features, and cultural information. The scope of work includes: 1. Concept design: Develop preliminary conceptual plans for urban design elements, including color renderings and photo renderings. 2. Schedule: Work within the anticipated project schedule, which includes notice to proceed in December 2025, public outreach in Spring 2026, and final plan completion in December 2027 for Stage 3 and December 2028 for Stage 4. 3. Design documents: Prepare and submit plan sheets, specifications, and estimates for urban design elements. 4. Review meetings: Participate in internal, stakeholder, community, and City Council meetings during the design phase. The consultant should have experience in urban design, landscaping, and graphics, as well as familiarity with FHWA/WSDOT standards and the ability to work with stakeholders and community processes. The consultant will work under the leadership of the City's Transportation Engineer and in coordination with the main design consultant, SCJ. The proposal requirements include: 1. Executive summary 2. Methodology 3. Qualifications 4. Experience 5. Outcomes 6. References 7. Client list 8. Work samples The selection process will involve an evaluation panel reviewing and scoring proposals, followed by in-person interviews, reference checks, and a final selection. The selection criteria include: 1. Approach 2. Qualifications of the proposed project manager 3. Expertise of the project team Proposals are due by 4 pm on October 31, 2025, and should be submitted via email in PDF format, not exceeding 25 pages with a minimum 12-point font. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process.