Environmental Services - North Coast Connector Project (PID 115542)

The City of Cleveland, through the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects (MOCAP), is soliciting proposals from experienced environmental consulting firms to support the preparation of environmental documentation for the North Coast Connector Project (PID 115542) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as amended by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations and guidance. The project is a significant transportation initiative designed to improve connectivity between downtown Cleveland and the lakefront through multimodal enhancements, including the construction of a land bridge, expanded pedestrian and bicycle access, transit facility improvements, and road network modifications.

To facilitate the project’s advancement, the selected consultant will conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment, ensuring that all required studies, agency coordination efforts, and public engagement processes align with federal and municipal guidelines. The consultant will be expected to develop project documentation that evaluates potential environmental impacts, identifies necessary mitigation strategies, and supports approval by FHWA and the NEPA decision for the project. The firm will play a key role in engaging with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure all necessary environmental documentation measures are met, allowing the project to proceed without unnecessary delays.

The City intends to use the results of this RFP to issue one agreement to the most responsive and responsible Proposer as evaluated per Section XI of this RFP. The contract term is anticipated to commence July 1, 2025 and end of December 31, 2025 and is contingent upon available funding and successful performance. The contract term may be extended on a month-to-month basis by the City, at its sole discretion, and will be a firm fixed price contract for the full-term including extensions.

Opening Date/Time: April 18, 2025
Closing Date/Time: May 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Dept/Div: Mayor's Office of Capital Projects
Contact: Linda Frazier
Contact Email: lfrazier@clevelandohio.gov
Contact Phone: 216-664-2907
Pre-Proposal Meeting: Yes, attendance is optional
Meeting Date/Time: April 23, 2025

Environmental Services - North Coast Connector Project RFP

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