2-Traffic Study - RFP.pdf

NEW HOPE BOROUGH

BID SPECIFICATIONS

NEW HOPE BOROUGH TRAFFIC STUDY

June 8, 2026

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1) BID CALL

Fixed price proposals signed, executed and dated, will be received via Pennbid at (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) on or before 11:00 AM local time on Monday, August 3, 2026.

2) INTENT

The intent of this request is to receive a comprehensive traffic study that includes traffic data collection and analysis of the traffic access to and within New Hope Borough, further referenced below from qualified consultants.

3) MAP

Please see attached map of the Borough. The primary focus of the traffic study will be centered on the following roads in New Hope Borough:

PennDOT Roadways

North Main Street

South Main Street

West Bridge Street

East Bridge Street

South Sugan Road

New Hope Borough Roadways (PRIMARY)

West Ferry Street

West Mechanic Street

New Street

Stockton Ave

North Sugan Road

South Sugan Road https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/

New Hope Borough Roadways (SECONDARY)

East Randolph Street

West Randolph Street

West Parry Street

East Ferry Street

East Mechanic Street

Riverwoods Drive

Oscar Hammerstein Way

Old Mill Road

Waterloo Street

Chestnut Street

Buttonwood Street

Old York Road

Hardy Bush Way

Kiltie Drive

4) BACKGROUND

New Hope Borough, with a resident population just under 2,500, is a tourist destination for thousands of visitors from across the county. With increased visitor activity in the Borough, demand for parking is high, particularly in areas close to the Downtown District. In turn, the growing number of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, in the Borough creates traffic flow and traffic management challenges. At times, congestion can bring traffic to a standstill as residents, business employees and patrons, tourists and other visitors search for parking, further contributing to overall delays and crowding. Overall traffic flows are of concern, not only in the Borough itself, but also to and from other municipalities and New Jersey. New Hope Borough wishes to examine the vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation.

5) TIMELINE

New Hope Borough will receive submissions of cost proposals via PennBid at (https://pennbidbonfirehub.com) for the below referenced Scope of Work due no later than 11 AM on Monday, August 3, 2026. Proposal documents can be obtained at no cost on PennBid. The selected applicant must be prepared to commence work on this study and submit a final report within 12 weeks of the Notice to Proceed from the Borough.

6) INQUIRIES

Questions must be submitted via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid no later than Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11 AM. Submission of a question does not guarantee that such question will be answered.

Responses to questions which require an addendum or changes to the Bidding Documents will be issued via a Public Notice and posted on PennBid. Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents for this project from PennBid will be notified by email when a change or addenda has been posted.

7) CONTRACT AWARD

The Contract governing the below referenced Scope of Work may be considered at the Tuesday, August 18, 2026, public meeting, or at a subsequent public meeting, of the New Hope Borough Council whose public meetings start at 6:30 PM at the New Hope Community Room, 125 New Street in New Hope.

8) SCOPE OF WORK

Below is an outline of minimum items to be considered within the scope of work. Consultants are encouraged to recommend additional analysis that will enhance the content of, and the results reported in the traffic study.

For protection of privacy purposes, in all circumstances, observation data obtained, collected and preserved for use in the study, must obscure, block or otherwise render illegible, license plates and names of commercial or private business information displayed on any licensed method of transportation.

a. A Field Investigation and observations to assess and verify traffic signal equipment/operational conditions, and the types, locations, placements and conditions of traffic related signage, and also observe traffic and pedestrian signal operations and vehicle and pedestrian response times and movement patterns at the Bridge Street and Main Street intersection.

b. Field investigations and observations on traffic and pedestrian flow, traffic data collection (including any automatic traffic recorders (“ATR”) and turning movement counts that may be used), and technical analysis of the data collected, to include volume, speed and vehicle classification summaries.

c. Field investigations and observations of key crosswalks to determine the pedestrian traffic circulation at the following crosswalks:

Bridge St and Main St Bridge St and Chestnut St Bridge St and Ferry St Bridge St and Kiltie Dr (1) Bridge St and Kiltie Dr (2)

Bridge St and Old York Rd

Bridge St and N and S Sugan Rd N Main St and Parry St N Main St and E Randolph St N and S Main St and E and W Bridge St S Main St and E and W Ferry St S Main St and E and W Mechanic St S Main St and Waterloo St S Main St and Riverwood Dr New St and W Mechanic St W Ferry St and Stockton Ave W Ferry St and Old Mill Rd

d. Additional field investigation and observations include the following streets for human or camera observation (Idea is to observe behavior of vehicles at higher intensity streets and intersections, see where visitors attempt to park, how they perform U-turns on residential streets, and also observe larger delivery trucks and their patterns:

East Ferry St West Ferry St Main St New St Mechanic St Stockton Ave S Main St

e. ATR counts are to be collected over thirty (30) consecutive days to include data. The timeframe should capture a ‘fair weather’ weekend (clear skies, mild temperatures) – i.e., capturing Borough tourist and traffic activity at ‘peak’ busy times. Also ideally, the timeframe would capture observations during a peak seasonal/annual event or Borough sponsored special event. In addition, the timeframe for data collection should occur when the New Hope Solebury School District school year is in session.

f. Recommendations for recalibration of the signal equipment and/or resetting of timing sequences at, and improvements to, the Bridge Street and Main Street intersection, to facilitate and enhance the safety and efficiency for drivers and pedestrians. Study should expand beyond recalibration of signal equipment. Recommend new technologies that could be incorporated at intersections, such as improved pedestrian signals, etc.

g. Turning movement counts, at the intersection of Bridge Street and Main Street, are to be performed from 11 AM to 7 PM on Friday and weekend days and 3 PM to 7 PM on a typical weekday. Data collection should not fall on a holiday or during a special event.

h. Identification of traffic flow patterns during events at larger venues such as The Bucks County Playhouse, hotels, New Hope Solebury School District events, Borough approved Special Events, etc.

i. Observance of commercial trucks traveling for possible restrictions including sizes of vehicles, delivery hours, delivery parking locations, etc.

j. Host two public workshops with residents to receive comments regarding concerns in the Borough.

k. Recommendations to add traffic calming and related safety measures, as appropriate. In addition, recommendations for additional Borough personnel, such as crossing guards, to assist in traffic flow.

l. Recommendations, if any, for directionality. This may be for consideration for certain special events such as, whether roadways should be changed to one way or two ways, for better traffic flow.

m. Discuss and analyze ADA and accessibility compliance for all crosswalks located in the Borough.

n. Discussions with, and possible recommendations for, businesses in the Borough regarding their valet or shuttle operations, as these services increase additional traffic flow.

o. Discussions with key stakeholders in the New Hope Community including PennDOT, The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, Solebury Township and The County of Bucks. In addition, discussions with the New Hope Eagle Fire Company, Central Bucks Emergency Medical Service and the Lambertville New Hope Rescue Squad for their concerns.

p. Upon publication of the Traffic Study Report, all data collected by the consultant will be included and forwarded to the New Hope Borough Manager, Peter Gray, only.

q. The proposal shall include the cost for in-person attendance of one (1) representative at meetings with staff and the public and Borough Council to present the findings in the study.

BID SUBMISSION

9) SUBMISSIONS

Bidders shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their Bids in the manner and time prescribed. Submit bids electronically via PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) on or before 11:00 AM local time on Monday, August 3, 2026.

BID ENCLOSURES

10) PROPOSED DETAILS

Interested individuals or firms may submit a proposal including the following information:

a. A brief profile with general information about the consultant; company size, location of the office, staff and key contact.

b. A concise written statement to demonstrate the firm’s understanding of the project and scope of services.

c. A description of the applicant’s general approach to consultation, including methodology, perspective, or philosophy that guides your work with organizations in this undertaking.

d. A demonstrated response indicating the applicant has a thorough understanding of PennDOT regulations.

e. A list of project deliverables to be created with a detailed budget, timeline, and overall project completion.

f. Credentials and qualifications of key personnel who will take responsibility for working directly on this project.

g. Statement that the firm has sufficient staff resources and capability to perform the work contained within the request for proposal within the specified time frame.

11) REFERENCES

Proposal shall be accompanied by a minimum of three (3) client references listing projects of similar scope and value. This list shall include the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of contact persons for reference purposes.

12) BID SIGNING

The proposal shall be signed and dated by the Consultant.

13) DURATION OF PROPOSAL

Proposals shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of ninety (90) days after the Closing Date.

14) ACCEPTANCE and REJECTION OF PROPOSAL

The New Hope Borough reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in part, to waive any informality in any bid, to eliminate or reduce items or quantities, and to exercise its judgment as to the comparative merits of the products or services offered.

BID FORM

Date: _____________________

Bid Submitted by: ___________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________

Facsimile: _______________

Email: ______________________

Fixed Price Bid Amount: $____________________

Bid for: New Hope Borough Traffic Study

New Hope Borough, 123 New Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938

Attention: Peter Gray, Borough Manager

End of General Conditions