HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-02 Request for Proposals i
I
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
DESIGN PROJECT
The Town of North Andover, in cooperation with the Massachusetts
Department of Public Works, is initiating a Design Project for
the engineering of a Traffic Signal at the intersection of Mill
Rd. and Route 114 .
The final design must include a complete traffic study of the
intersection including traffic counts, capacity analysis and
signal warrants. Also, a computer design package of plans,
special provisions, estimates and detail sheets and if necessary
agreements and permits for design and installation of the
proposed signal. The process must include a 25% design workshop
attended by representatives of the Town of North Andover, the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and property owners in the
surrounding areas or their representatives.
The Town is seeking a firm with experience in traffic flow and
signal design. Qualified firms should be able to demonstrate a
record in planning and design of traffic improvements and must be
pre-qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works.
The following material should be submitted as part of the
proposal :
1. Describe tasks for initiation of the Design Project
2. Provide a list of comparable project descriptions and
references.
3 . Identify key staff people and the role that each will
play in the project,• estimate time that each
individual will spend on the project and submit
resumes.
4 . Provide information regarding the hourly bill rate of
each staff person and the corporate overhead rate,
Fringe and fee, provide a total, dollar amount. This
will be a lump sum contract.
5. Provide a timetable with bench marks for each task.
6. The Town will enter into a contract with a firm on the
basis of monthly reimbursement for expenses incurred
by the consultant in the prior month.
7. The consultant may be requested to attend an interview
after submission of ten (10) copies of the proposal.
Proposals are due no later than 4 : 00 P.M. March 16,
1990.
8 . Contract award contingent upon funding.
9. Note: MDPW and the Town of North Andover will provide
aerial photos and existing studies which include basic
field survey and engineering work.
10. Contact person: Christian Huntress, Town Planner
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(508) 682-6483