Project Information

Bid Title

Christian County - Intersection Improvements at Nicholas & Tracker roads in Christian County

Issuing Agency

Missouri Department of Transportation(MDOT)

Location

Missouri

Published Date

Feb 25, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

New Posting	Posting Date	Project Number	Solicitation	LPA Contact	LPA Phone	LPA Email	Due Date
NEW	2/25/26	STBG-9901(885)	Christian County - Intersection Improvements at Nicholas & Tracker roads in Christian County	Jen Thomas, P.E.	jthomas@ozarkstransportation.org	417-865-3042x108	3/18/26

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2208 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Suite 101

Springfield, MO 65807

Phone: (417) 865-3042 Ext. 100

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: RFQ 2026-1 Nicholas & Tracker Intersection

Improvements

FEDERAL AID NUMBER: STBG-9901(885)

DEADLINE: March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Central Standard Time

PURCHASING AGENT: Debbie Parks, 417-865-3047 x 106,

dparks@ozarkstransportation.org

DATE OF ISSUE: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Dear Consultant:

Ozarks Transportation Organization and Christian County are requesting the services of

a consulting engineering firm to perform the described professional services for the

project included on the attached list. If your firm would like to be considered for these

consulting services, you may express your interest by responding to the appropriate

office, which is indicated on the attachments. Limit your letter of interest to no more

than 3 pages. This letter should include any information which might help us in the

selection process, such as the persons or team you would assign to each project, the

backgrounds of those individuals, and other projects your company has recently

completed or are now active.

It is required that your firm’s Statement of Qualification (RSMo 8.285 through 8.291) be

submitted with your firm’s Letter of Interest, or be on file with with Christian County.

The statement of qualification is not included in the total page count limit.

It is required that your firm be prequalified with MoDOT and listed in MoDOT’s

Approved Consultant Prequalification List, or your firm will be considered non-

responsive.

We request all letters be received by 4:00 pm, March 18, 2026 at

dparks@ozarkstransportation.org. A confirmation email will be sent once the submittal

is received.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Thomas, P.E.

Project Manager

City/County: Christian County Route: Nicholas & Tracker Roads

Federal Aid No:

STBG-9901885

Location:

Nicholas & Tracker Roads

Proposed Improvement:

Intersection Improvements at Nicholas &

Tracker roads in Christian County

Approximate Construction Cost:

$ 1.0 Million

DBE Goal Determination:

0%

Consultant Services Required:

The engineering responsibilities will need to

encompass conceputal study, roadway

design, right-of-way acquisition, permitting,

public involvement and construction

inspection. To accomplish the above listed

tasks, the consultant is anticipated to provide

the following services throughout the

contract period:

• Survey

• Traffic Study & Data Collection

• Geotechnical Investigations, Testing

& Reports

• Environmental & Historic

Preservation Services and/or Permits

• Utlity Coordination

• PS&E

• Right-of-Way Documents & Plans

• Right-of-Way Acquisition Services

• Public Involvement & Meetings

• Bid Assistance

• 30%, 60%, 90% and Bid Plans

(Preliminary & Contract)

• Construction Bid Assistance

• Construction Administration,

Assistance and/or Inspection

• Material Testing Utility Coordination

and Permits

• Traffic Control & Erosion Control

Plans

• Project Closeout Assistance

Other Comments:

This will be a phased contract. The first

phase will be for the conceptual study

before continuing into the design of the

selected improvements. Construction

services will be added in a later phase, if

needed. OTO staff will perform project

administration for this project, however

Christian County will execute the

engineering services contract.

Contact:

Name: Jen Thomas, P.E.

Address: 2208 W. Chesterfield Blvd #101,

Springfield MO 65087

Phone: 417-865-3042x108

Email: jthomas@ozarkstransportation.org

Deadline:

• Submit: Letter of interest should not exceed 3 pages total. A page is defined as 8-1/2 by

11 inches and printed on one side.

Pursuant to the Brooks Act for Consultant Selection – the following criteria will be the

basis for selection.

Project Understanding

25 Max Points

Past Record of Performance

25 Max Points

Personnel Qualifications

15 Max Points

Familiary/Capability

15 Max Points

General Experience of Firm

10 Max Points

Accessibility of Firm & Staff

10 Max Points

100 Total Points

OTO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

This RFQ does not commit OTO to select a firm/consultant or to pay any costs incurred

in the preparation or mailing of the submittal. A failure to award a contract will not

result in a cause for action against the OTO.

OTO reserves the right to the following:

1. To waive minor deficiencies and informalities;

2. To accept or reject any or all submissions received as a result of the

RFQ;

3. To obtain information concerning any or all proposers from any

source;

4. To request an oral interview from any or all proposers.

5. If the selected firm/consultant undergoes a change of key personnel,

OTO reserves the right to approve any substitute personnel or

terminate the services at OTO sole discretion.

6. To seek new submissions when such a procedure is reasonable and in

the best interests of OTO. OTO complies with Federal Contracting

Requirements.

SCHEDULE. The following is the schedule of events which are anticipated by OTO for

the implementation and completion of selecting the firm/consultant to provide the

requested services as outlined in the Statement of Scope. OTO or Christian County may,

in its discretion, revise the schedule of events at any time as may be in its best interests:

Event

Post Request for Submissions

Submissions due

Date for final selection

Date

February 25, 2026

March 18, 2026

April 10, 2026

Initial estimated hours and fee will be due from chosen consultants two weeks

after notification, with any revisions due one week from revision request.

TITLE VI NOTIFICATION

“The Ozarks Transportation Organization, in accordance with the provisions of the Title

VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the

Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract

entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be

afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will

not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in

consideration for an award.”

For persons with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations please contact OTO at

417-865-3042 at least 48 hours in advance of the question deadline. If you need relay

services please call the following numbers: 711 - Nationwide relay service; 1-800-735-2966 -

Missouri TTY service; 1-800-735-0135 - Missouri voice carry-over

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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