RFQ - Village Streets Safety Improvements

The Town of Amherst, NH is seeking statements of qualifications from engineering firms to provide design and engineering services for safety improvements at six intersections within Amherst Village. The project is funded in part by a Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant. The selected firm will provide planning, public engagement, design, and construction phase services. Key aspects of the project include: 1. Improving safety at six intersections in Amherst Village, which were selected due to poor geometry, crashes, high vehicular speeds, and use by school children and non-motorized users. 2. The project is funded by a federal grant, and the selected firm must comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and executive orders. 3. The firm must have experience with municipal infrastructure projects, design, construction, federal funding requirements, and roadway hardscape treatments. 4. The scope of work includes project management, existing conditions assessment, community engagement, conceptual design, preliminary design, final design, bidding documents, construction administration, and construction observation. The town is seeking firms with the following qualifications: 1. Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire 2. Demonstrated experience with municipal infrastructure projects 3. Experience with federal funding requirements 4. Experience with roadway hardscape treatments and historic context The selection process will be based on the following criteria: 1. Qualifications of the firm (30%) 2. Qualifications of the project team (30%) 3. Approach (20%) 4. Communication (10%) 5. References (10%) Firms must submit their statements of qualifications by March 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The town reserves the right to shortlist firms, conduct interviews, and reject any or all submissions. The project timeline includes: * NEPA completion: November 30, 2027 * Construction substantial completion: October 31, 2029 * Construction open to public use: October 31, 2029 * SS4A final report: May 31, 2030 Overall, the town is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide design and engineering services for safety improvements at six intersections in Amherst Village, with a focus on improving safety, preserving historic integrity, and complying with federal regulations.