Specifications include, but are not limited to: This is a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Design Professional Services for the design of bicycle/pedestrian improvements between N Highland Ave. and a Chouteau Traffic-way along Vivion Road/US Hwy 69. The project will include design of a bike/pedestrian trail as well as other necessary pedestrian safety and storm water improvements along the corridor. These improvements are recommended by the Vivion Road Street-scape Plan recently completed by the City of Kansas City, Missouri (“City”). Task 1 Surveying/Data Gathering • Gather and review all available and relevant information to assist in the design for this project, including but not limited to Area Plans, Street-scape Plans, traffic studies, as-built records of existing improvements, land tie information, utility records, platting records, and others. • Conduct a topographical survey in accordance with City standards. • Conduct drainage studies and geotechnical investigations as needed. • Coordinate at least one public meeting with stakeholder groups, including neighborhood and civic leadership groups, to obtain additional information. • Attend a review meeting with City Project Manager and other City staff at the completion of the data gathering phase. Task 2: Design Services 2.1 Preliminary Design • Complete preliminary design of proposed improvements with integrated signage, landscape plantings, proposed site furnishings, and preliminary trail grading and/or profile plans. • Prepare preliminary design plans, details, and general notes for the above referenced items. • Prepare a preliminary opinion of probable construction cost (by category) based on the preliminary design. • Coordinate a public meeting with stakeholder groups, including neighborhood and civic leadership groups, to present preliminary design. • Attend a review meeting with City Project Manager and other City staff. • Provide assistance in completing and submitting forms for categorical exclusion(s) and Section 106 review, including impact rating forms and a letter to the Division of Natural Resources and the Corps of Engineers as appropriate. • Coordinate submittal of preliminary design and supporting documentation to the Missouri Department of Transportation.