Request for Qualifications for Design of Essex Junction, Vt Multimodal Train and Bus Station Improvements The City of Essex Junction seeks Statements of Qualifications from firms interested in providing design services and other identified activities in support of a project to improve the Essex Junction Multimodal Train and Bus Station. Questions submitted to the City before October 7, 2024 will be answered directly, after which, a compiled list of all questions asked and answers will be furnished to all interested Responders. Please direct all questions regarding this request for qualifications to Christopher Yuen, Community Development Director, at cyuen@essexjunction.org or 802-878-6944. The City of Essex Junction, through its Authorized Representative, reserves the right to waive any informalities in or reject any and all responses, in whole or in part, or to accept any response deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Essex Junction. The procurement process for selection of the Responder will be a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS). We are not seeking a detailed scope of work or cost proposal at this time. The successful Responder will be selected based upon their demonstrated ability to provide the highest qualified team to achieve the goals of the project through their SOQ and possible interview with the selection committee. The Project includes design services for the Essex Junction Multimodal Train and Bus Station Improvements project (the "Project"). The Project is located at and around 29 Railroad Avenue, Essex Junction, Vermont. Overall Objective and Scope The overall objective of this project construct improvements near the existing Essex Junction Station for improved aesthetics and functionality as a multi-modal transportation hub within an available budget. Specific objectives include: o Improve the condition and aesthetic appearance of the site in a manner that is consistent with the surrounding context. o Provide improved rail passenger comfort, convenience, and enhanced passenger experience. o Provide improved bus passenger comfort, convenience, and connectivity to rail services. o Improve passenger circulation to and from the station platform. o Enhance site safety and security. o Provide improved ride-share, taxi, pedestrian, and bicycle access to railway and bus services at the new facility. o Minimize construction impacts to existing passenger and freight train operations. The Project scope of work may include, but is not limited to the following: o Review of preferred conceptual design identified in 2016 Essex Junction Train Station Access and Circulation Study, and modification and refinement of design based on stakeholder feedback and project objectives. o Engagement with public and relevant stakeholders, including New England Central Railroad (NECR), Genesee and Wyoming Railroad, Canadian National Railroad, Amtrak, Green Mountain Transit, neighboring property owners, businesses and the City throughout the design process. o Architectural and engineering design, and cost estimates, for the construction of the Train and Bus Station Improvements. o Architecture and Landscape Architecture services to meet aesthetic requirements. o Assistance with FRA grant obligation documentation, including NEPA and Section 106 Requirements o Provide plans for construction staging to minimize impacts to the traveling public, passenger and freight train operations. o Determine if Lead and Asbestos removal and abatement is necessary. o Design of improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience, comfort and safety of the project site. o Design of signing and parking area markings. o Design of utility relocations and connections. o Design of site drainage that meets local and State requirements o Design of pedestrian and bicycle access and amenities. o Design of passenger waiting area amenities, including, but not limited to real-time arrivals displays and infrared heaters. o Construction Inspection during key phases of, and at the completion of the project. Interviews with selected Responders may begin shortly afterward and the selection of the most qualified firm and negotiations with that firm is anticipated to conclude sometime on or before November 6, 2024. An anticipated start date for the project would be November 18, 2024. Notification to all responding firms of the selection will follow immediately upon the decision of Essex Junction City Council. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.