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cnos Iong <br />°Ma HITTZTAtS COUNTY <br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />Mark Cook, Director <br />KI ITIlA, COOATS <br />REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS <br />For Consulting Services Relating to Upper County Task Force Planning Services <br />ADVERTISEMENT: Thursday, February 7, 2019 through Thursday, February 14, 2019 <br />All submittals received after 10:00 AM Thursday, February 21, 2019 will be discarded <br />PURPOSE: <br />Kittitas County is requesting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified professionals for <br />planning services relating to the Upper County Task Force and 1-90 traffic modeling. The <br />consultant(s) will provide an analysis and stimulation of current and future traffic conditions along <br />the 1-90 corridor and local network. The contract will be for one year (1) with an opportunity for one <br />one-year extension if mutually agreed upon. The County will likely select one consultant to <br />provide these services. <br />The County will need the services of hired consultants with expertise in the following areas: <br />• Outreach and public involvement activities <br />• GIS support <br />• Transportation Planning <br />• Traffic Modeling <br />• Traffic Simulation Tools <br />• Travel Demand Models <br />• INRIX Traffic Data <br />• Previous Kittitas County Projects <br />• Previous Kittitas County Plans <br />I nfograph ics <br />Other technical planning documentation <br />SCOPE OF PROJECT: <br />Traffic Study <br />The traffic study will specifically include: Nelson Siding Road, Westside Road, Mohar Road, Lower <br />Peoh Point Road, Upper Peoh Point Road, Thorp Prairie Road, 1-90 from exit 74 to exit 93, SR <br />903, and Bullfrog Road, all within the Cie Elum area. The traffic congestion along 1-90 has created <br />serious safety problems for local County residents. 1-90 drivers are diverting from 1-90 during shut <br />downs and slowdowns seeking alternative routes. Residents on the local roads listed above have <br />seen a significant decrease in their quality of life due to this congestion. The Upper County Task <br />Force was recently formed as an effort to address this issue. In monthly meetings, local residents, <br />County employees, City representatives, and the public meet to discuss potential solutions to this <br />problem. The Force has decided to proceed with the 1-90 modeling study to help decision makers <br />411 N. Ruby St. Suite 1 TEL (509) 962-7523 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663 <br />