City of Steubenville

Background
The City of Steubenville is seeking a consultant for the preparation of construction contract plans, Right of Way plans, and plan package documents for a sidewalk/shared use path project on University Boulevard and Wellesley Avenue in Jefferson County. The project aims to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility by adding or updating pedestrian crossings along approximately 1 mile of roadway. The estimated construction cost for this project is $1,400,000.

Work Details
The services required under this contract include:
- Preparation of construction contract plans
- Development of Right of Way plans
- Creation of plan package documents
- Environmental services including:
- Environmental Document Preparation (CE and Section 4(f))
- Ecological Surveys
- Regulated Materials Review
- Public Involvement (C1 and C2 Level CE)
- Right of Way Acquisition Services including:
- Project Management for Right of Way Acquisition Services
- Title Research
- Value Analysis
- Appraisal
- Negotiation
- Closing
- Design services such as:
- Bicycle Facilities & Enhancement Design
- Non-Complex Roadway Design
- Complex Right of Way Plan Development.

Period of Performance
The anticipated date for the selected consultant to be authorized to proceed is August 2026. The completion schedule for the Local Let plan package is to be finalized by November 1, 2028.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Jefferson County, specifically along University Boulevard and Wellesley Avenue in the City of Steubenville, Ohio.

Bidder Requirements
Consultants must meet prequalification requirements set by the Ohio Department of Transportation. Only individuals (not firms) are eligible for right of way acquisition services. Additionally, all prime consultants and subconsultants providing engineering and design-related services must be prequalified in Financial Management System Evaluation. Firms included on the current Federal list of suspended or debarred firms are not eligible for selection.