Design Services for Hembree Road Widening Project

North Fulton
Community Improvement District
April 9, 2026
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
NO. 26-001
FOR
DESIGN SERVICES FOR HEMBREE
ROAD WIDENING PROJECT
Statements of Qualifications Due:
MAY 7, 2026 by 2:00 PM
Deadline for Written Questions:
APRIL 23, 2026 by 2:00 PM
Questions shall be directed to Brandi Peck:
brandi.peck@atkinsrealis.com
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS RFQ TO THE TRUE NORTH 400 CID ON OR
BEFORE THE STATED DATE AND TIME WILL BE SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
RESPONDER.

RFQ: 26-001, Hembree Road Widening Project
Date Posted: 4/9/2026
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ 26-001)
Design Services
DESIGN SERVICES FOR HEMBREE ROAD WIDENING
PROJECT
The North Fulton Community Improvement District (True North 400) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ)
from qualified firm(s) for design services for the Hembree Road Widening in the Cities of Alpharetta and Roswell.
Sealed SOQs will be received no later than 2:00 PM, Thursday, MAY 7, 2026 at True North 400, 10000 Avalon
Boulevard, Suite 100, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. Submittals received after the above date and time will not be
considered. Sole responsibility rests with the proposer to see that its proposal is received by the True North 400 on
time.
There will be a virtual Offerors Conference scheduled on Friday, APRIL 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM for this procurement.
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The deadline for written questions is Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
All addendums to this RFQ will be posted at https://truenorth400.com/projects/rfps/. It is the responsibility of the
proposer to make sure you have seen and reviewed all addendums prior to submitting your SOQ.
I. General Project Information
A. Overview
The North Fulton Community Improvement District (True North 400) is soliciting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs)
from qualified firm(s) or organization(s) to provide Design Services for RFQ: 26-001, Design Services for Hembree
Road Widening Project.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify potential providers for the Scope of Services for the
project/contract listed in Exhibit I. Firms that respond to this RFQ and are determined by True North 400 to be
sufficiently qualified, may be deemed eligible, and invited to offer a technical approach interview for these services. All
respondents to this RFQ are subject to instructions communicated in this document and are cautioned to completely
review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully. True North 400 reserves the right to reject any or all
Statements of Qualifications or Technical Approach, and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of
True North 400.
B. IMPORTANT- A RESTRICTION OF COMMUNICATION IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS PROJECT.
From the advertisement date of this solicitation until successful respondents are selected and the award is made
official and announced, firms are not allowed to communicate about this solicitation or scope with any staff of True

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North 400, City or Roswell, or City of Alpharetta, except for the submission of questions as instructed in the RFQ,
or with the contact designated in RFQ Section VIII.C., or as provided by any existing work agreement(s). For
violation of this provision, True North 400 reserves the right to reject the submittal of the offending respondent.
C. Scope of Services
Under the terms of the resulting Agreement, the selected consultant will provide Engineering Design Services, for
Design Services for Hembree Road Widening Project which True North 400 identified. The anticipated scope of
work for the project/contract is included in Exhibit I.
In addition, True North 400 desires that the Consultant have the ability to provide, either with its own forces or
through a sub-consultant team member, comprehensive services necessary to fulfill all concept, preliminary and
final engineering and construction bid/revision document services which may arise during the project cycle.
D. Contract Term and Type
True North 400 anticipates one (1) Multi-Phase, Project Specific contract to be awarded to one (1) firm, for the
project/contract identified. True North 400 anticipates that the Contract Type may be Lump Sum, Cost Plus Fixed
Fee, Cost per Unit of Work or Specific Rate of Compensation. As a Project Specific contract, it is the True North
400's intention that the Agreement will remain in effect until successful completion of the concept engineering phase
of the project and may choose to utilize the selected consultant for use on further engineering phases and
construction documents and revisions as necessary for up to a maximum contract term of five (5) years.
E. Contract Amount
The Multi-Phase, Project Specific contract amount will be determined via negotiations with the True North 400. If the
True North 400 is unable to reach a satisfactory agreement and at reasonable rates to be paid for the services to
be provided, True North 400 reserves the right to terminate negotiations with the highest scoring finalist and begin
negotiations with the next highest scoring finalist.
II. Selection Method
A. Method of Communication
All general communication of relevant information regarding this solicitation will be posted at
https://truenorth400.com/projects/rfps/ under RFQ: 26-001, Design Services for Hembree Road Widening Project.
All firms are responsible for checking the True North 400 website on a regular basis for updates, clarifications,
and announcements. True North 400 reserves the right to communicate via electronic mail with the primary contact
listed in the Statements of Qualifications. Other specific communications will be made as indicated in the remainder
of this RFQ.
B. Phase I - Selection of Finalists
Based on the Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to the projects/contracts listed in this RFQ, the
True North 400 reviewers (Reviewers) will review the Experience and Qualifications and Resources and
Workload Capacity listed in Section IV. Reviewers Criteria for Phase I. The Reviewers will discuss the top
submittals, and the final rankings of the top submittals will be determined. From the final rankings of the top submittals,
the Reviewers will identify shortlisted firms.
All firms must meet the minimum requirements as listed in Section IV.A. below.
C. Finalist Notification for Phase II
Firms selected and shortlisted as finalists will receive notification and final instructions from True North 400
regarding the Phase II - Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview.

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D. Phase II - Finalists Response in a Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview
True North 400 will request an Interview of the shortlisted finalist firms for the project/contract. Each finalist firm
shall be notified in writing and informed of the Interview date. Any additional detailed Interview instructions and
requirements, beyond that provided in Section V. Selection Criteria for Phase II, for the finalists will be provided
in the Finalist Notification. If available, all Reviewers will attend the interview. Firms shall not address any
questions, prior to the award announcement, to anyone other than the designated contact.
E. Final Selection
Final selection will be determined by carrying the scores from Phase I forward for each Finalist and by evaluating
the criteria for Phase II. The Reviewers will discuss the Finalist's Phase II interviews and the final rankings will be
determined.
Negotiations will then be initiated with the top-ranked firm(s) to finalize the terms and conditions of the contract(s),
including the fees to be paid. In the event a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached with the highest-ranking
firm(s), True North 400 will formally terminate the negotiations and may enter into negotiations with the second
highest-ranking firm, and so on in turn until a mutual agreement is established and True North 400 awards a
contract. The final form of the contract shall be developed by True North 400.
III. Schedule of Events
The following Schedule of Events represents True North 400's best estimate of the Schedule that will be followed. All
times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta, Georgia. True North 400 reserves the right to adjust the Schedule as
True North 400 deems necessary.
PHASE I DATE TIME
a. True North 400 issues public advertisement of RFQ 26-001 4/9/2026 ----------
b. Virtual Offerors Conference 4/17/2026 10:00 AM
c. Deadline for submission of written questions and requests for clarification 4/23/2026 2:00 PM
d. Deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications
5/7/2026 2:00 PM
e. True North 400 completes evaluation and issues notification and other
Late May
information to finalist firms
PHASE II
f. Deadline for submission of written questions from finalists Early June 2026 2:00 PM
g. Phase II Interview of Finalist firm(s) Mid/Late June TBD
2026
IV. Selection Criteria for Phase I - Criteria for Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications
A. Area Class Requirements and Certification
Presented teams must be prequalified in the indicated Area Class(es) in order to be evaluated. Required proof of
prequalification shall be submitted as indicated in Section VI.B.4. below. All Submittals will be pre-screened to
verify that the Prime consultant has the required Area Class(es) and that the overall team has the required Area
Class(es). Any submittal in which the Prime consultant or the overall team area class requirements are not met will
be disqualified from further consideration.
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should be ineligible for award. The certification shall cover a wide variety of information. Any firm which responds
in any potentially concerning manner must provide additional information as directed herein for consideration by
True North 400 to determine if Firm is eligible for award.
B. Project Manager, Key Team Leader(s) and Prime's Experience and Qualifications - 30%
The Reviewers will evaluate all firms on their Experience and Qualifications, which shall account for a total of thirty
(30%) percent of the total evaluation. The following criteria for scoring Phase I of the evaluation will be utilized
to determine which firms are shortlisted:
1. Project Manager education, registration, relevant engineering experience, relevant project management
experience, experience in utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance.
2. Key Team Leaders' education, registration, relevant technical experience, and relevant experience in utilizing
GDOT/Federal Aid specific processes, manuals, or guidance.
3. Prime Consultant's experience in delivering projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function and relevant
experience in managing internal and sub-consultant resources to adequately staff projects to confirm to required
schedules, and relevant experience in utilizing GDOT/Federal Aid specific processes, manuals, or guidance.
C. Project Manager, Key Team Leader(s) and Prime's Resources and Workload Capacity - 20%
The Reviewers will evaluate all firms on their Resources availability and Workload Capacity which shall account for
a total of twenty (20%) percent of the total evaluation. The following criteria for scoring the Resources and
Workload Capacity will be utilized to determine which firms are shortlisted:
1. Project Manager Workload
2. Workload capacity of Key Team Leader(s)
3. Resources dedicated to delivering project
4. Ability to Meet Project Schedule
V. Selection Criteria for Phase II - for Evaluation of the Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview
A. Technical Approach - 40%
The Reviewers will evaluate the shortlisted firms (Finalists) on their Interview discussion of the Technical Approach,
which shall account for a total of forty (40%) percent. The Reviewers will utilize the following additional criteria for
scoring Phase II of the evaluation to determine the highest ranked/most qualified (NOTE: Scores from Phase I will
be carried forward and combined with the scores from the Phase II to determine the final ranking of
Finalists):
1. Provide any unique technical approaches your firm offers relative to addressing anticipated design concepts,
use of any alternative methods for delivery (if applicable), and/or management of the project.
2. Identify any unique challenges of the project and how your firm intends to mitigate these challenges, including
quality control, and quality assurance procedures.
3. Provide any specific qualifications, skills, knowledge of the project and project area which may uniquely benefit
the firm and project, and your ability and willingness to meet time requirements.
B. Past Performance - 10%
The Reviewers will consider information provided via the interview, and references provided for relevant projects,
and performance evaluations or knowledge presented on True North 400, City of Alpharetta, and/or City of Roswell
projects. The Reviewers will consider all factors in their totality and score from 0 to 10 when arriving at a final score
for the Past Performance.
VI. Instructions for Content and Preparation of Statements of Qualifications - Phase I Response
The Statements of Qualifications submittal must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in
organized, categorized using the same headings (enumerated
Section VIII, and must be
below in red), and numbered and lettered
exactly as outlined below, and must be responsive to
all requested information. For the sections in which page number limits are stated, each section with a stated

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limit must begin on a new page and end on the last page allowed for the section. It is not allowed to begin new
sections on a page allowed for a previous section, if applicable. This will enable the True North 400 to ensure
compliance with the page limitations.
Cover page - Each project/contract submittal must have a separate cover page for each copy of each submittal and
must list the RFQ#, RFQ Title, proposing firm's full legal name and the specific project contract being
submitted on to include the Project Numbers, PI Numbers, True North 400, and Description.
A. Administrative Requirements
It is required to submit the information below for each copy of each submittal. This is general information
and will not be scored but may be used to determine eligibility for selection. Under the Administrative
Requirements section, only submit the information requested; additional information will be subject to
disqualification of your firm.
1. Basic company information:
a. Company name.
b. Company Headquarter Address.
c. Contact Information - Name and all contact information (telephone number(s) and e-mail address) of
primary proposing contact (this will be the individual with whom the CID will direct all communications).
d. Company website (if available).
e. Georgia Addresses - Identify and provide addresses for the offices located in the State of Georgia.
f. Staff - List the number and disciplines of staff members employed in each office in the State of Georgia.
g. Ownership - Provide form of ownership, including state of residency or incorporation, and number of years
in business. Is the Offeror a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability Corporation, or
other structure?
2. Certification Form - Complete the Certification Form (Exhibit "II" enclosed with RFQ) and provide a notarized
original within the firm's Statement of Qualifications. This is to be submitted for the Prime ONLY.
3. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit - Complete the form (Exhibit "III" enclosed with RFQ)
and provide a notarized original within the firm's Statement of Qualifications. This is to be submitted for the Prime
ONLY.
4. Addenda - Signed cover page of any Addenda issued for the Prime ONLY.
B. Experience and Qualifications
1. Project Manager - Provide information pertaining to the project manager, including but not limited to:
a. Education.
b. Registration (if necessary and applicable).
c. Relevant engineering experience.
d. Relevant project management experience for projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function.
e. Relevant experience utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance (Plan Development Process,
Design Policy, Environmental Procedures Manual, etc.).
This information is limited to two (2) pages maximum.
2. Key Team Leaders - Provide experience of Key Team Leaders (defined as those individuals who oversee
project areas determined as particularly important to the specific project, refer to the Project Description in
Exhibit I, specifically Section 7 for the list of Key Team Leaders for each Project). For each Key Team Leader
identified provide:
a. Education.
b. Registration (if necessary and applicable.)
c. Relevant experience in the applicable resource area of the most relevant projects.
d. Relevant experience utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance (PDP, Design Policy,
Environmental Procedures Manual, etc.) which are specific to the key team leader's area.
This information is limited to one (1) page maximum for each Key Team Leader identified in Section 7

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of each Exhibit I. Respondents submitting more than one (1) page for each Key Team Leader identified
will be subject to disqualification. Respondents who provide more Key Team Leaders than what is
outlined in the requirement will be subject to disqualification as this would provide an advantage over
firms who complied with the requirement and had the required number of Key Team Leaders.
Respondents who do not provide the required Key Team Leaders will be subject to disqualification as
this does not meet the requirements of the project and therefore would deem the respondent and its
team unqualified for the award.
3. Prime Experience - Provide information on the Prime's experience and ability in delivering effective services for
projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function, which demonstrate the firm's capabilities to provide
services for True North 400 on a locally funded project. For this project, the following information should be
provided:
a. Client name, project location, and dates during which services were performed.
b. Description of overall project and services performed by your firm.
c. Duration of project services provided by your firm, and overall project budget.
d. Experience utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance (PDP, Design Policy, Environmental
Procedures Manual, etc.)
e. Client(s) current contact information including contact names, telephone numbers and email address.
f. Involvement of Key Team Leaders on the projects.
This information is limited to two (2) pages maximum.
4. Area Class Summary Form and Notice of Professional Consultant Qualifications - Prime Consultants are
defined as the firm submitting the Statement of Qualifications and the firm with whom True North 400 will
contract. The Team is defined as the Prime Consultant and their sub-consultants, who are considered team
members. Prime Consultants and their sub-consultant team members must meet the Area Class requirements
listed in Exhibit I. In regard to the required Area Classes, respondents should submit a summary form (example
provided in Exhibit IV) which details the required area classes for the Prime Consultant and all sub-consultants
or joint-venture of consultants on the team listed in the Statement of Qualifications. The area classes and firm's
meeting the area classes listed on the summary form must meet all required area classes or the team will be
disqualified. If a team member's prequalification will expire prior to the due date of the SOQs, documentation
must be provided which shows that the firm has submitted its application for prequalification prior to the SOQ
due date. The team must maintain its prequalification certification in order to be considered eligible for award if
selected. Additionally, respondents should submit the Notice of Professional Consultant Qualifications
(for the Prime Consultant and all sub-consultants for each project) issued by GDOT and attach after the
Area Class summary form.
This information is limited to the one (1) page for the Area Class table (unless the project needs require
an extensive list of area classes) and the required Notice of Professional Consultant Qualifications.
This chart may be submitted on a 11x17 and can be oriented as portrait or landscape.
C. Resources/Workload Capacity
1. Overall Resources - Provide information regarding the overall resources dedicated to delivering the specific
project, including:
a. Organizational chart which identifies the project manager, prime, Key Team Leaders, support personnel,
and reporting structure. This chart may be submitted on a 11" x 17" page and can be oriented as
portrait or landscape. (Excluded from the page count)
b. Primary Office - Identify and discuss the primary office which will be responsible for handling the specific
project and the number and types of staff within the office and how this office could benefit the project and
promote efficiency. This information to be included on the one (1) page with the Narrative on
Additional Resource Areas and Ability.
c. Narrative on Additional Resource Areas and Ability - Respondents are to provide information regarding
additional resource areas identified as important to the project, to discuss how the key areas will integrate
and work together on the project, to discuss any information which is pertinent to these areas, to provide a
narrative regarding how the organization of the team, including the PM and Key Team Leaders can deliver
the project on schedule given their workload capacity. (True North 400 recognizes that some individuals
may be able to meet the schedule while carrying heavier project loads.) Respondents may discuss the

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advantages of your team and the abilities of the team members, which will enable the project to meet the
proposed schedule as identified in Exhibit I (where applicable). If there is no proposed schedule, discuss
the advantages of the team and the abilities of the team members, which will enable the project to move as
expeditiously as possible. Respondents submitting more than the one (1) page allowed (combined for
C1.b. and C1.c.), will be subject to disqualification.
2. Project Manager Commitment Table - Provide a list of ALL projects (GDOT, other governments and private
contracts - Information may be validated and any firm determined not to be listing all projects may be subject
to disqualification) on which the proposed project manager is currently committed, to enable True North 400 to
ascertain the project manager's availability. Utilize a table similar to the following format with a minimum of all
criteria indicated to provide the requested information:
Project PI/Project # for GDOT Role of PM Project Current Phase Current Status of Monthly Time
Manager Projects/Name of on Project Description of Project Project Commitment in
Customer for Non-GDOT Hours
Projects
3. Key Team Leader Project Commitment Table - Provide a table similar to the below, with a minimum of all criteria
indicated, which identifies ALL projects the Key Team Leaders (refer to the Project Description in Exhibit I,
specifically Section 7 for the list of Key Team Leaders for each Project) are committed on to enable the CID to
ascertain the available capacity.
Key PI/Project # for GDOT Role of Key Project Current Phase Current Status of Monthly Time
Team Projects/Name of Team Description of Project Project Commitment in
Leader Customer for Non-GDOT Leader on Hours
Projects Project
This information is limited to the organization chart (excluded from page count), [one (1) page of text to
include both C1.b. Primary Office and C1.c. Narrative on Additional Resource Areas and Ability], and the
tables.
VII. Instructions for Preparing Technical Approach and Past Performance Response / Interview - Phase II Response
The following information will only be requested of the shortlisted firms. The Reviewers will evaluate the
shortlisted firms using the information provided as requested below (NOTE: Scores from Phase I will be carried
forward to Phase II):
The Phase II response must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in Section IX, and should
be presentedexactly as outlined below, and must be responsive to all requested information. In lieu of a written
proposal for Phase II, interviews will be conducted with the shortlisted finalists.
A. Technical Approach
1. Provide any unique technical approaches your firm offers relative to addressing anticipated design concepts,
use of any alternative methods for delivery (if applicable), and/or management of the project.
2. Identify any unique challenges of the project and how your firm intends to mitigate these challenges, including
quality control, quality assurance procedures.
3. Provide any specific qualifications, skills, knowledge of the project and project area which may uniquely benefit
the firm and project, and your ability and willingness to meet time requirements.

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B. Past Performance
No additional information is required to fulfill this requirement. Information from the relevant projects listed
as well as information on file with the True North 400 will be used to fulfill this requirement. However,
finalists may include additional relevant information as part of their 30-minute presentation if they choose.
Past performance may be evaluated through the checking of project references for the proposed project manager
as well as the firm. True North 400 will check these references at random. For this reason, attention should be paid
to the references provided to ensure that the contact information provided is accurate, and the individual references
are reachable. Other past performance information which may be utilized includes True North 400 consultant
performance ratings as well as knowledge that any Reviewer has pertaining to the past performance of the firm on
any project.
VIII.I Instructions for Submittal for Phase I - Statements of Qualifications
A. There is one (1) hard copy paper and one (1) electronic (USB Flash Drive) version submittal required. The Submittal
must follow the format and meet the content requirements identified in Section VI, entitled Instructions for Content
and Preparation of Statements of Qualifications - Phase I Response. See Attachment 1 for a summary of how
the submittals should be prepared.
B. Submittals must be on standard (812" x 11") paper. The pages should be numbered, however, submittal pages will
be counted by section to determine compliance with page limits. Responses are limited to the page counts indicated
in each section using a minimum of size 11 font. Page counts will be determined by pages with print on them, not
by the physical piece of paper. Each Statement of Qualifications shall be prepared simply and economically as
indicated above. Colored displays, and promotional materials are not desired. Emphasis must be on completeness,
relevance, and clarity of content.
NOTE: Additional pages other than what has been specified above in each section should not be included
and will be grounds for disqualification. Submittals are limited to the information requested in Section VI.
Instructions for Content and Preparation of Statements of Qualifications - Phase I Response only. Hyperlinks or
embedded videos are not allowed.
Statements of Qualifications must be submitted up to but not later than 2:00 PM ET on May 7, 2026, to:
True North 400
10000 Avalon Boulevard, Suite 100
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical or
physical difficulties. The True North 400 strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.
Statements of Qualifications must be received by True North 400 prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule
of Events (Section III of RFQ).
No submittals will be accepted after the time and date set for receipt.
All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response. True
North 400 is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property
of True North 400. Labeling information provided in submittals "proprietary" or "confidential", or any other
designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open
Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.
The True North 400 reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any technicalities associated with this submittal
if deemed in the best interest of the True North 400.

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C. Questions and Requests for Clarification
Questions about any aspect of the RFQ, or the project, shall be submitted via email to the True North 400 Agent,
Brandi Peck at brandi.peck@atkinsrealis.com. The deadlines for submission of questions relating to the RFQ are
the times and dates shown in the (Schedule of Events- Section III). From the issue date of this solicitation until a
successful proposer is selected and the award is made official and announced, respondents are subject to the
Restriction of Communication in Section I.B.
IX. Instructions for Submittal for Phase II - Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR THOSE FIRMS IDENTIFIED AND NOTIFIED AS
FINALISTS. Final Instructions will be provided to the Finalists in the notification.
Please note that each project/contract will follow an individual schedule which meets the availability of each
Reviewer. For this reason, the Notice to Selected Finalists and resulting Phase II responses may be on different
schedules for each project/contract.
A. The interview material must follow the format and meet the content requirements identified in Section
VII, entitled Instructions for Preparing Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview -
Phase II Interview.
B. Finalists may present the requested information in a format of their choosing. Audio/visual equipment will be
available should a computer screen be required. Interviews are anticipated to include a 30minute presentation
followed by 15 minutes of questions and answers. Any changes to the interview format or schedule will be
communicated to finalists at the time of notification.
Technical Approach Interview:
Technical Approach Interview will be scheduled with the Selected Finalists in mid to late June 2026 with an in-
person interview at the offices of True North 400.
True North 400 is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the
property of True North 400. Labeling information provided in submittals "proprietary" or "confidential", or any other
designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open
Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.
True North 400 reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any technicalities associated with this submittal if
deemed in the best interest of the CID.
C. Questions and Requests for Clarification
Questions about any aspect of the Phase II Response for Finalists shall be submitted via the email to Brandi Peck,
brandi.peck@atkinsrealis.com or as directed in the Notice to Selected Finalists, if different.
The deadlines for submission of questions relating to the Phase II Response will be identified in the Notice to Selected
Finalists. From the issue date of this solicitation until a successful proposer is selected and the award is made
official and announced, respondents are subject to the Restriction of Communication in Section I.B.
X. True North 400 Terms and Conditions
A. Statement of Agreement
With the submission of a SOQ, the respondent agrees that he/she has carefully examined the Request for
Qualifications and agrees that it is the respondent's responsibility to request clarification on any issues in any section
of the Request for Qualifications with which the respondent disagrees or needs clarified. The respondent also
understands that failure to mention these items during the question period or in the SOQ will be interpreted to mean
that the respondent is in full agreement with the terms, conditions, specifications and requirements in the therein.
With submission of a SOQ, the respondent hereby certifies: (a) that this SOQ is genuine and is not made in the
interest or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation; (b) that respondent has not directly or indirectly
included or solicited any other respondent to put in a false or insincere SOQ; (c) that respondent has not solicited