Bid guide
How to bid on Consultant Engineering Services for Intersection Improvements from Whatcom County
What Whatcom County is buying
Whatcom County is seeking Statements of Qualification (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms. These firms will provide consultant services for two intersection improvement projects. The first project is at Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Kickerville Road. The second project is at Everson Goshen Road and E Smith Road.
This is an opportunity for engineering firms with expertise in intersection design and improvements to work with Whatcom County on federally-aided projects.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Statements of Qualification must be received by Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM Pacific Time. Late submittals will not be considered.
Responses will be publicly opened at the Whatcom County Courthouse. The names of the submitters will be read aloud. Interested parties can attend the proposal opening live or virtually via Zoom.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for engineering firms specializing in consultant engineering services, particularly those with experience in road and intersection improvements. Firms should be prepared to meet federal requirements.
The projects have a 0% consultant Federally Funded Small Business Enterprise (FSBE) goal and a voluntary 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal. Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information, and Title VI statements apply. The E-Verify System may be required due to federal funding.
How to respond
To access the full Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document, you need to visit the Whatcom County bid postings page. The complete RFQ document can be downloaded from the Whatcom County Purchasing website. Look for the "Related Documents" section on the RFQ posting page.
Sealed Statements of Qualification must be submitted to the Whatcom County Purchasing office. The office is located in the Administrative Services Finance Department on the fifth floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 503, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the entire RFQ document to understand all requirements and evaluation criteria. Ensure your Statement of Qualification directly addresses each point requested by Whatcom County.
Highlight your firm's specific experience with similar intersection improvement projects, especially those involving federal aid or similar compliance requirements. Clearly demonstrate your firm's capacity to meet the federal EEO, ADA, and Title VI requirements mentioned in the solicitation. If your firm qualifies as an SBE, consider how you can demonstrate your commitment to the voluntary 10% SBE goal.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Whatcom County; the original posting controls.