Drivers should expect delays as the area near 6482 Portal Way, between Trigg Rd and Kaas Rd, will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic from Monday, August 19th – Thursday, August 22nd. The traffic revision is in effect weekdays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.
This work associated with a private development project.
LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5170 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is for Friday, August 9th, 2024. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. This is expected to be a one-day project.
This work is associated with a private development project.
Request for Qualifications for Engineering and Design Services
The City of Ferndale, Washington solicits interest from professional engineering firms to provide engineering services for the Portal Way Interchange Improvement Project, No. ST2024-01.
The project will improve Portal Way between the northbound Interstate-5 and southbound Interstate-5 interchanges by replacing the northbound compact roundabout with a full-size roundabout including pedestrian and bicycle facilities where none exist presently and upgrading the illumination system as appropriate. The project will also improve and replace the current stormwater system, providing additional stormwater capacity required for development north of the project site. Design work is anticipated to get underway in fall 2024 and conclude in fall 2025 so that construction of these improvements can occur in 2026.
The City of Ferndale is seeking qualification statements from Professional Engineering firms with experience providing design and construction services, including but not limited to: roadway design; traffic operations; surveying; geotechnical investigation; wetland studies and services; permitting; right of way acquisition; as well as the creation of plans, specifications, and estimates. Future phases may include construction management, construction engineering, and inspection services and may be authorized in subsequent phases. Work under this contract will be compensated via negotiated specific hourly rates of compensation with a not to exceed dollar amount.
Interested firms shall submit a Statement of Qualification that contains the following:
The Statement of Qualification submittal shall be a maximum of 10 pages (not including the cover page). The City will evaluate submittals based on key personnel, firm experience on similar projects, past performance, and adherence to directions provided in this call for qualifications.
Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be directed to Kevin Renz, Public Works Director, (360) 685-2376, or via email at kevinrenz@cityofferndale.org.
The City of Ferndale reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time or to waive any minor formalities of this call if the best interest of the City would be served. In no event will the City or any of their respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs. The prospective consultant teams shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the submittals. The RFQ Submittals will become the property of the City of Ferndale.
RFQ SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND DELIVERY LOCATION
All responses shall be submitted via electronic mail to public-works@cityofferndale.org and shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF). The subject line of the email should state “PORTAL WAY INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RFQ”. Responses by FAX or hard copy will not be accepted. Responses must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2024. Responses delivered later will not be accepted. The City of Ferndale is not responsible for delays in delivery.
The selection process for this project will involve the following three steps:
This portion of the project does not yet contain federal funding however future portions of the project may be funded utilizing federal funds. Therefore the project in its entirety will be held to Federal requirements.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Ferndale, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Kevin Renz at KevinRenz@cityofferndale.org or by calling collect (360) 685-2376.
Title VI Statement
The City of Ferndale, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Published
August 7 and August 14, 2024
Ferndale Record
Expect longer commute times and delays as Malloy Ave will be CLOSED to through traffic between Kona Ct and 6340 Malloy Ave. beginning on Monday, July 8th. Through traffic will detour via Aldergrove Rd, Vista Dr, and Thornton St. The closure is in effect 7 day per week, 24 hours a day for the duration of the project.
This closure is for work associated with the City of Ferndale’s Whiskey Creek Culvert Replacement Project. Updated information on closure duration and project competition date will be shared as the project progresses.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006 or review the Malloy Avenue/Whiskey Creek Culvert Replacement Project page on the City of Ferndale website.
Expect longer commute times and delays as Malloy Ave will be CLOSED to through traffic between Kona Ct and 6340 Malloy Ave. beginning on Monday, July 8th. Through traffic will detour via Aldergrove Rd, Vista Dr, and Thornton St. The closure is in effect 7 day per week, 24 hours a day for the duration of the project.
This closure is for work associated with the City of Ferndale’s Whiskey Creek Culvert Replacement Project. Updated information on closure duration and project competition date will be shared as the project progresses.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006 or review the Malloy Avenue/Whiskey Creek Culvert Replacement Project page on the City of Ferndale website.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5142 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is in effect Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
This one-day project is associated with a private development project.
Update 2:50 p.m. – Malloy Avenue is open.
TRAFFIC NOTICE for Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.
Malloy Avenue between Memorial Drive (northbound) and Seamount Drive (southbound) is closed to through traffic due to a water leak. Please avoid this area if possible. The City will post an update as soon as more information is available.
Update 1:36 p.m. – There was a break in the water main. Crews are on scene determining the extent of the break and repairs needed. It is important to note that properties in the vicinity of Memorial Drive to Hillside Drive are currently without water. The City will update the public when more information becomes available.
Update 2:05 p.m. – Water is turned back on and road will be opening shortly. An update will be shared when the road is open.
Update 2:50 p.m. – Malloy Avenue is open.
TRAFFIC NOTICE for Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.
Malloy Avenue between Memorial Drive (northbound) and Seamount Drive (southbound) is closed to through traffic due to a water leak. Please avoid this area if possible. The City will post an update as soon as more information is available.
Update 1:36 p.m. – There was a break in the water main. Crews are on scene determining the extent of the break and repairs needed. It is important to note that properties in the vicinity of Memorial Drive to Hillside Drive are currently without water. The City will update the public when more information becomes available.
Update 2:05 p.m. – Water is turned back on and road will be opening shortly. An update will be shared when the road is open.
Update 2:50 p.m. – Malloy Avenue is open.
Drivers should expect delays on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, as lane closures and restrictions are put in place near the intersection of Main St. and Hovander Rd.
Main Street
10am – 1pm Eastbound Lane and Sidewalk Closures
1pm – 4:30pm Westbound Lane and Sidewalk Closures
*Times are approximate
1-2 lanes of Main Street (including sidewalks) between Hovander Rd. and Walgreens will be closed at a time. Which specific lanes are open/closed will shift throughout the project. Traffic on Main St. will be lane shifted through the closure zone and assisted by flaggers.
The left turn from Main St. onto Hovander Road will be open to standard vehicles.
The left turn from Main St. onto Hovander Road will be closed to large trucks. Large trucks wanting to turn left onto Hovander Road must instead loop through downtown and approach the turn from the west (right turn) side.
Hovander Road
At times, the right turn lane from Hovander Road onto eastbound Main Street may be closed.
Sidewalks in the work zone will be closed and signage will direct pedestrians around the work zone. Flaggers will be on site directing traffic through the work zone.
This one-day closure is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th. This closure is for work associated with a BNSF Railway Bridge inspection.
