The Port of Bellingham is soliciting responses from qualified Surveying and/or Engineering firms to assist in the creation and approval of additional Specific Binding Site Plans within the BLI Airport General and Specific Binding Site Plan AFN 2140201921 in Whatcom County, Washington. The successful firm will also prepare legal descriptions and exhibits, as may be necessary, for utility or access easements to support multiple development projects by multiple developers that may be occurring over multiple construction seasons. Due to the multiple development project nature of this solicitation, the successful firm would work with the Port's Real Estate, Engineering and Planning Divisions to implement priorities. Responses should address the firms:1. Qualifications (60 points): Include relevant project experience and/or relevant information regarding similar subdivision processes and familiarity with Port of Bellingham property.2. Description of Approach (30 points): A detailed narrative of the approach your firm would take with this proposed multi-site, same land owner contract and the availability of required services.3. Capability to perform (10 points): key personnel assigned, their responsibilities and professional background.
Background
The Port of Bellingham is seeking qualified Surveying and/or Engineering firms to assist in the creation and approval of additional Specific Binding Site Plans within the Bellingham International Airport (BLI) General and Specific Binding Site Plan AFN 2140201921, located in Whatcom County, Washington.
The goal of this contract is to support multiple development projects by various developers that may occur over several construction seasons. The successful firm will collaborate with the Port’s Real Estate, Engineering, and Planning Divisions to prioritize and implement these projects.
Work Details
The selected firm will be responsible for:
1. Assisting in the creation and approval of Specific Binding Site Plans for BLI Airport.
2. Preparing legal descriptions and exhibits necessary for utility or access easements.
3. Supporting multiple development projects by various developers across different construction seasons.
Responses must address:
- Qualifications (60 points): Relevant project experience, familiarity with similar subdivision processes, and knowledge of Port of Bellingham property.
- Description of Approach (30 points): A detailed narrative outlining the approach for managing a multi-site contract under a single landowner.
- Capability to Perform (10 points): Information on key personnel assigned to the project, their responsibilities, and professional backgrounds.
Period of Performance
The anticipated timeline for this contract includes key dates such as:
- RFPS advertised on September 11, 2024
- Deadline for questions from interested respondents on September 27, 2024
- RFPS responses due by October 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM PST
- Port Selection Committee Meeting on October 11, 2024
- Consultant Notification on October 11, 2024
- Contract execution anticipated by October 18, 2024.
Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed at Bellingham International Airport (BLI) located in Whatcom County, Washington.
