RFP for Professional Engineering Services for the Design of the Woodard Canyon Trail Project

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

By the City of Homer, Alaska

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF THE WOODARD CANYON TRAIL PROJECT

The City of Homer, Alaska is requesting proposals from qualified trail design professionals and engineering firms for the design of the Woodard Canyon Trail Project.  The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities or informalities in the proposals, and to award a contract to the respondent that best meets the selection criteria.

All proposers must submit a City of Homer Plan Holders Registration Form separate from their proposal to be on the Plan Holder’s List and receive communication about this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Proposals are due on April 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Sealed proposals must be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office by the date and time established herein. Proposals received after the proposal due date and time will be rejected. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure its proposal is received at the specified location and time.

An optional Pre-Close RFP meeting will be held on April 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall upstairs conference room at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue. This meeting will be conducted simultaneously via Zoom. Invitations will be distributed to all proposers listed on the Plan Holder’s List maintained by the City Clerk’s Office the day before the meeting. A Site Visit will be conducted immediately following the meeting.

For Proposal Documents or questions regarding submittal contact: City Clerk’s Office, City of Homer, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue Homer, Alaska 99603 or call 907-235-3130.

 Submit questions regarding technical details in writing to: Daniel Kort, Public Works Director, City of Homer Public Works Department 3575 Heath Street, Homer, AK 99603 or email: dkort@ci.homer.ak.us.             

An electronic copy of the Proposal Documents is available on the City’s website or you may purchase hard copies at the City Clerk’s Office upon payment of $50.00 per set ($80.00 for priority mail). All fees are non-refundable. The City of Homer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities or informalities in the proposals, and to award a contract to the proposer that best meets the selection criteria and the City’s needs.

Dated this 18^th day of March, 2026

CITY OF HOMER

Julie Engebretsen, Acting City Manager