Quintette Rd Extension West - Phase 2 PD&E

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to engage a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pre-qualified consulting engineering firm to provide professional Project Development & Environment (PD&E) services for the extension of Quintette Road West - Phase 2. The project aims to evaluate and develop a comprehensive plan for expanding and improving West Quintette Road to meet current and future transportation needs in Escambia County. The scope of work includes conducting thorough environmental assessments, engineering analyses, and community engagement to produce detailed conceptual plans and environmental documentation necessary for securing federal and state funding. • The extension will feature a new rural roadway with 12-foot travel lanes, 5-foot paved shoulders, stormwater conveyance, a 10-foot multiuse path, and a crossing at Jacks Branch. • The project seeks to enhance roadway capacity, safety, and multimodal access by identifying optimal design solutions that balance environmental, social, and technical considerations. • The CONSULTANT shall adhere to the guidance established in the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) current PD&E Manual, Design Manual, and the applicable Context Classification, along with other pertinent manuals and standards. • The CONSULTANT shall conduct thorough environmental assessments, including wetlands, threatened and endangered species, floodplains, water quality, cultural resources, and natural habitats, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies when impacts are unavoidable.