This AA project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration. This contract is estimated to be up to $900,000 and is for consultant services to develop and evaluate transit alternatives for Seattle's Center City that would connect the South Lake Union and First Hill streetcar projects. Tasks will likely include project management, developing an evaluation framework, reviewing existing data, developing alternatives and operating plans, forecasting ridership, estimating capital and operation costs, conducting an environmental analysis, evaluating economic development and affordable housing potential, developing a locally-preferred alternative, and public outreach.

Interested qualified consultants may request the RFP packet at the following address: https://www.ebidexchange.com/seattle, or TTY 800-833-6388. NOTE: YOU MUST FORMALLY REGISTER AT EBID IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE ADDENDUMS.

The Request for Proposal's packet includes a more detailed Scope of Work, administrative requirements such as subconsulting, insurance, selection process, schedule, etc.

Proposals must be received by the Seattle Department of Transportation, Attention: Ryan Hawkes, 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3900, P. O. Box 34996, Seattle, Washington 98124-4996 by 4:00 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2012.

Any questions regarding this Request for Proposals may be submitted via eBid eXchange. Response to questions will be provided via eBid Addendum.