Engineering_Services_for_Citywide_Complete_Streets_Program.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

PEX001277

ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE

COMPLETE STREETS PROGRAM

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PURCHASES

999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT CT 06604

Submission Deadline:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by 2:00 pm

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Scope of Work

3. Submission Guidelines

4. Evaluations

5. Evaluation Criteria

6. Terms and Conditions

7. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

Attachments:

A - Professional Services Agreement

B - Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Insurance Rider

1. Introduction

1.1. City Background

At 151,599 residents, Bridgeport is the most populous city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England. The city is located in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the

Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound and spans a total of 16 square miles. With 24 miles of waterfront, the city offers significant opportunities for waterfront development, recreation, and commerce. It is located 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from The Bronx, forming part of the New York metropolitan area. The city borders Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and

Stratford to the east and serves as a key economic and transportation hub within the Greater

Bridgeport region and the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk-Danbury metropolitan statistical area, the second largest in Connecticut.

Bridgeport offers excellent transportation infrastructure, by rail, road, and even sea. Located directly on I-95, the city is also connected to New England and New York via Route 8 and the

Merritt Parkway. The city’s regional transit center offers direct passenger rail service from Amtrak, from the Metro-North commuter line to New York, and from the Shoreline East commuter service to New Haven and New London (with connections to Hartford and Springfield, MA). The transit center, in addition to serving the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority’s regional bus lines, also hosts national bus service from Greyhound. Additionally, the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry sails year-round, providing interstate auto-ferry service between Connecticut and New York.

The city is also home to several higher education institutions, including the University of

Bridgeport, Housatonic Community College, Fairfield University's Bellarmine Campus, and

Sacred Heart University Center for Healthcare Education.

Nicknamed the "Park City," Bridgeport boasts 35 public parks spanning 1,300 acres, including

Seaside Park and Beardsley Park, both designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The city is also home to major cultural and entertainment venues, including Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, the Barnum

Museum, Total Mortgage Arena, and Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, which attract residents and visitors alike.

Bridgeport is currently in the midst of a public arts renaissance, with dozens of murals going up across the city. These efforts are viewable at the below linked story map:

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1.2. Project Overview and Summary

The City of Bridgeport has secured funding through the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All

(SS4A) program to develop a community-driven Complete Streets Design Manual, prepare a

Safety Action Plan, and implement demonstration activities to inform both efforts.

These initiatives align with the goals of Plan Bridgeport, the City’s 10-year Comprehensive Plan of Conservation and Development, and support the adoption of Complete Streets principles and

Vision Zero strategies.

2. Scope of Work

2.1. Project Phases

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The project will be completed in three phases:

Base Phase: Design Manual, Action Plan, and Pre-NEPA Activities:

This phase establishes the foundation of the project and includes:

• Development of a Complete Streets Design Manual to guide roadway design citywide.

• Preparation of a Safety Action Plan identifying prioritized strategies, projects, and implementation steps.

• Completion of data analysis, community engagement, and assessment of priority and higher-risk communities to inform future decision making.

• Development of conceptual designs, cost estimates, and NEPA documentation for demonstration projects.

Option Phase 1: Final Design Safety Demonstration Activities:

This phase advances selected demonstration projects to final design, including:

• Detailed engineering design and plan sets

• Final cost estimates and implementation plans

• Coordination with regulatory agencies and stakeholders

Option Phase 2: Construction/Demonstration of Safety Activities:

This phase includes the construction, monitoring, and evaluation of demonstration projects to:

• Test safety countermeasures in real-world conditions

• Collect performance data (e.g., speed, volume, safety outcomes)

• Informe future updates to the Design Manual and Action Plan

2.2. Project Background

The City of Bridgeport is working to enhance its transportation system by investing in safer, more accessible options for walking, bicycling, transit, and driving, ensuring that residents have reliable and convenient choices for how they travel.

To support this, the City is advancing a Complete Streets approach, ensuring that transportation systems are planned, designed, operated, and maintained for all users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of travel.

The City is particularly focused on:

• Reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries

• Improving connections between neighborhoods, jobs, and services

• Addressing safety and access gaps in underserved communities

• Making streets more resilient to flooding and severe weather

• Supporting long-term economic and community development

This project will establish the policy, design, and implementation framework necessary to advance

Vision Zero and Complete Streets citywide, while building the City’s capacity to plan, design, and deliver safer transportation systems.

2.3. Scope of Services

The primary goal of this proposal is to carry out a community-driven process to develop a

Complete Streets Design Manual, prepare a Safety Action Plan for its implementation, and plan and advance demonstration projects to inform both the Action Plan and the Design Manual.

The outcome of this work will strengthen the City of Bridgeport’s ability to meet the mobility needs of a growing population, improve safety for all roadway users, particularly vulnerable users, increase resilience to severe weather, and support long-term economic, residential, commercial, and transportation sustainability.

2.4. Role of the Consultant

The selected consultant will work in close coordination with the Office of Planning and Economic

Development (OPED), which will serve as the project lead and primary point of contact. The

Consultant is expected to maintain regular communication with OPED and coordinate on key decisions that may affect the direction, scope, or outcomes of the project.

This effort is intended to be a collaborative and iterative process. The Consultant will be expected to:

• Work across departments and with external stakeholders

• Support meaningful and inclusive public engagement

• Translate technical analysis into clear, implementable strategies

• Provide practical recommendations that reflect Bridgeport’s context

2.5. Qualifications and Expectations

The City is seeking a Consultant with demonstrated experience in:

• Developing and implementing Complete Streets policies, guidelines, and design manuals.

• Preparing SS4A Safety Action Plans.

• Planning and advancing demonstration (quick-build) projects.

• Designing and facilitating inclusive, community-centered engagement process.

• Conducting environmental review and preparing documentation in accordance with the

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including coordination with federal and state agencies (e.g., FHWA, CTDOT).

The City is particularly interested in a Consultant that:

• Applies national best practices in a practical and implementable way.

• Incorporates innovative and context-sensitive design solutions.

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of state and local policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

2.6. Organization of Work

To achieve these objectives, the Scope of Services is organized into three phases:

I. Base Phase: Design Manual, Action Plan, and Pre-NEPA Activities

II. Option Phase 1: Final Desing Safety Demonstration Activities:

III. Option Phase 2: Construction/Demonstration of Safety Activities

I. Base Phase: Design Manual, Action Plan, and Pre-NEPA Activities

Task 1: Project Initiation & Existing Conditions Assessment

1.1 Project Kickoff & Advisory Committees

The consultant, in coordination with the City, shall establish and facilitate two advisory committees: a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and a Community Advisory Committee

(CAC). These committees will guide the development of the Design Manual, Safety Action Plan, and demonstration activities.

The TAC shall include representatives from key City departments and partner agencies.

The CAC shall include community members and stakeholders representing a diverse cross-section of the public, including residents, local businesses, advocacy groups, and other relevant organizations.

The Consultant shall be responsible for coordinating TAC and CAC meetings, preparing and distributing materials, and documenting feedback. Both committees will review and provide input at key project milestones.

In addition, the Consultant shall coordinate with MetroCOG and other relevant agencies, as applicable, to support information sharing, alignment of planning efforts, and coordination of transportation safety initiatives, including demonstration projects and implementation activities.

1.2 Public Engagement Plan & Early Outreach

The consultant shall develop and implement a comprehensive public engagement plan to support all phases of the project, including Design Manual, Action Plan, and demonstration activities.

The plan shall:

• Gather meaningful and representative public input

• Educate the community on Vision Zero and Complete Streets principles

• Incorporate innovative and inclusive engagement techniques.

• Identify strategies to engage historically underrepresented and vulnerable populations

The Consultant shall prepare outreach materials, support a project webpage, and document all engagement activities.

The Consultant shall conduct a minimum of 20 public meetings during the Design Manual and

Action Plan phases. Additional engagement activities associated with demonstration projects shall be defined under the relevant task.

1.3 Review of Existing Policies, Plans & Standards

The Consultant shall conduct a comprehensive review of existing City policies, programs, plans, standards, procedures and available data across departments that influence transportation safety, roadway design and implementation practices.

This review shall:

• Include interviews with City staff across relevant departments

• Be conducted with consideration of communities experiencing higher safety risks and limited transportation options.

• Identify gaps, conflicts and opportunities for improvement

• Review existing land use policies and development regulations, as applicable, to identify opportunities to better support transportation safety, multimodal access, and Complete

Streets principles

The consultant shall also review and reference:

• National best practices (NACTO, FHWA, PROWAG, etc.)

• CTDOT policies and guidance

• Peer cities with similar characteristics

Task 1 Deliverables:

• Project kickoff summary memo

• Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Community Advisory Committee (CAC) roster and meeting schedule

• Public Engagement Plan

• Existing Conditions/Policy Review Memo

• Summary of public engagement activities (ongoing updates throughout project)

Task 2: Data Collection & Analysis

All draft deliverables shall be submitted to the City for review and comment. The Consultant shall incorporate feedback, as applicable, into final deliverables.

2.1 Safety Analysis, High Injury Network & GIS Screening Tool

The Consultant shall analyze crash data and develop a High Injury Network (HIN) to identify priority corridors and locations.

The Consultant shall:

• Select and justify safety performance measures based on the Highway Safety Manual

(HSM)

• Evaluate crash frequency, severity, and type

• Identify trends for vulnerable users (pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.)

The Consultant shall develop a GIS-based network screening tool to:

• Analyze at least five years of crash data, traffic volumes, and roadway characteristics

• Calculate safety performance metrics for all roadway segments and intersections

• Be transferable to City staff, including training for future use

All methods, assumptions, and results shall be documented in technical memoranda.

2.2 Systemic Safety Analysis

The Consultant shall conduct a systemic safety analysis to identify roadway characteristics and risk factors associated with severe crashes.

This task shall:

• Identify and map high-risk roadway features and conditions

• Analyze crash patterns across the network

• Identify corridors and locations suitable for systemic safety treatments

The results will inform countermeasure selection and project prioritization.

2.3 Community Characteristics Analysis

The Consultant shall conduct a Community Characteristics Analysis to evaluate how demographic and socioeconomic factors influence transportation safety.

This analysis shall:

• Utilize data from ACS, U.S. Census, and other relevant sources

• Identify areas with:

o Limited vehicle access o Low-income population o Limited access to transit

• Incorporate community input to validate findings (ground-truthing)

The analysis shall identify priority populations and areas experiencing disproportionate safety risks and inform strategies that address the needs of higher-risk and underserved communities in the

Action Plan.

Task 2 Deliverables:

• Draft and Final Safety Analysis & HIN Memo

• GIS Network Screening Tool and supporting documentation

• Draft and Final Systemic Safety Analysis Memo

• Draft and Final Community Characteristics Analysis Memo

Task 3: Complete Streets Design Manual Development

3.1 Draft Design Manual

The Consultant shall develop a Draft Complete Streets Design Manual applicable to all municipal roadways.

The Manual shall:

• Be based on national standards (AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, NACTO, US Access Board)

• Establish multimodal design standards and typologies

• Include streets cross-sections, design guidance, and standard details

• Provide flexibility for engineering judgement

The Manual shall include, at a minimum:

• Stakeholders and public input gathered through ongoing outreach efforts conducted throughout the project.

• Design guidance by roadway classification

• Multimodal design elements (pedestrians, bicycle, transit, etc.)

• Traffic calming and placemaking strategies

• Context-sensitive design considerations (land use, environment, urban form)

The Consultant shall incorporate input from public engagement activities conducted under task 1 into the development of the Draft Design Manual. High-quality graphics, renderings, and example applications should be included. The Consultant shall present the Draft Design Manual to the

TAC/CAC and incorporate feedback prior to finalization.

3.2 City Standards & Engineering Guidance

The Consultant shall update and expand the City Design standards to support implementation of the Design Manual and establish consistent, data-driven processes for infrastructure design, maintenance, and capital planning.

This task shall include:

A. Updates to City Design Standards

• Development or refinement of a roadway classification system aligned with Complete

Streets principles.

• Updates to:

o Roadway standards o Standard detail drawings o Traffic standards o Relevant CADD and GIS data

• Integration of Complete Streets design elements into all applicable standards to ensure consistent application across City departments

• Development of recommendations for exception and approval procedures where Complete

Streets elements cannot reasonably be incorporated

• Development of implementation guidance to support adoption and consistent integration of the Complete Streets Design Manual across City departments, project development processes, maintenance practices, and capital planning activities.

B. Rodway and Sidewalk Asset Management Framework:

The Consultant shall develop a data-driven framework to guide roadway and sidewalk maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital investment decisions.

This shall include:

• A structured and transparent process for evaluating and prioritizing roadway paving and rehabilitation needs based on objective criteria (e.g. condition, safety, usage, equity, and coordination with planned improvements)

• A clear and replicable methodology to support consistent decision-making and reduce reliance on ad hoc or non-systemic project selection

• Integration of roadway and sidewalk condition data into a unified evaluation and prioritization framework.

C. Inventory Methodologies and Data Integration

The Consultant shall develop methodologies and tools to support ongoing roadway and sidewalk inventories.

This shall include:

• Recommended approaches for collecting, updating and maintaining condition data (e.g., pavement condition, sidewalk gaps, ADA/PROWAG compliance, maintenance needs)

• Guidance on how inventory data informs project prioritization, maintenance planning, and capital programming.

• Consideration of integration with existing or proposed GIS systems and alignment with

City workflows and staff capacity.

• Methodologies for identifying and documenting accessibility barriers and deficiencies within the public right-of-way, including curb ramps, sidewalk gaps, crosswalk accessibility, and other barriers to accessible pedestrian travel, consistent with ADA and

PROWAG requirements

• Development of a citywide ADA/PROWAG Transition Plan Framework, including methodologies for inventorying and identifying accessibility barriers, prioritizing improvements, establishing implementation approaches, and integrating ADA/PROWAG compliance considerations into roadways, sidewalks, and capital planning processes.

All standards, frameworks, and tools shall be coordinated with the development of the Complete

Streets Design Manual and be consistent with CTDOT requirements, ADA/PROWAG guidance, and other applicable regulatory requirements. The Consultant shall present the new City Standards and Guidance to City staff and incorporate feedback, as applicable.

3.3 Final Design Manual

The Consultant shall prepare a Final Complete Streets Design Manual, incorporating feedback from the City and TAC/CAC.

The final task shall include:

• Refinement of all design guidance, standards, and graphics based on review comments

• Integration of updated City design standards into the Complete Streets Design Manual

• Framework and guidance for future updates, maintenance and implementation of the

Complete Streets Design Manual

• Preparation of a final, publication-ready document suitable for adoption and implementation

Task 3 Deliverables:

• Draft Complete Streets Design Manual

• Draft Updated City Design Standards (including the ADA/PROWAG Transition Plan

Framework and supporting documentation related to updated standards, methodologies, and guidance)

• Final Updated City Design Standards (including the ADA/PROWAG Transition Plan

Framework and supporting documentation related to updated standards, methodologies, and guidance)

• Final Complete Streets Design Manual (including guidance and framework for future updates)

• Community Engagement Outreach Summary (including documentation of meetings, materials, and key input received throughout the project)

• Presentation of Draft and Final Desing Manual to the TAC/CAC and City staff, and elected officials including incorporation of feedback.

Task 4: Safety Action Plan Development

Draft deliverables under this task shall be reviewed with City staff, and where applicable

TAC/CAC prior to finalization.

4.1 Data Synthesis & Problem Definition

The Consultant shall synthesize findings from Task 2 (Data Collection & Analysis), including the

High Injury Network (HIN), systemic safety analysis, and Community Characteristics Analysis, to define key transportation safety challenges in the City.

This task shall:

• Integrate crash data, roadway characteristics, and community characteristics into a unified assessment.

• Identify priority corridors, locations, and user groups at greater risk

• Summarize key crash patterns, contributing factors, and systemic safety issues.

• Incorporate stakeholders and public input gathered through ongoing outreach efforts conducted throughout the project.

• Define a clear, data-driven problem statement that identifies key safety challenges, affected users, and contributing factors to guide strategy development.

4.2 Countermeasure Framework

The Consultant shall develop a comprehensive countermeasure framework (toolkit) to address safety risks identified in Task 4.1.

This task shall:

• Identify a range of applicable countermeasures, including:

o Infrastructure improvements (e.g., curb extensions, intersection redesign,) o Systemic treatments applicable across the network (e.g., traffic calming programs, lane narrowing) o Non-infrastructure strategies (e.g., enforcement, education, policy, operations)

• For each countermeasure, provide:

o Description and purpose o Applicable conditions (when/where it should be used) o Expected safety benefits o Planning-level cost ranges

• Ensure consistency with the Design Manual, CTDOT guidance, and national best practices.

4.3 Project & Strategy Identification

The Consultant shall apply the countermeasure framework to identify projects and strategies to address the safety issues defined in Task 4.1. Strategies shall include infrastructure, systemic, policy, operational, programmatic, and community-based approaches to improve transportation safety and support Vision Zero goals.

This task shall:

• Identify a minimum of 20 priority locations for targeted infrastructure and design improvements, including intersections, roadway segments, corridors, and other areas with elevated safety risks

• Identify up to 10 systemic safety strategies applicable across the network

• Identify policy and process improvements that support implementation of Vision Zero principles and safer transportation practices, including coordination with land use and development practices, where applicable

• Identify operational and programmatic strategies to improve transportation safety and support long-term implementation efforts

• Identify education, outreach, and community-based strategies to improve public awareness and support safer transportation behaviors

• Incorporate community input to validate priority locations and proposed strategies

The Consultant shall present draft projects and strategies to the City staff, TAC/CAC and incorporate feedback, as applicable.

4.4 Prioritization & Costing

The Consultant shall develop a prioritization framework and cost estimates to support implementation of identified projects and strategies.

This task shall:

• Develop a clear prioritization criteria, which may include:

o Safety impact o Impact on higher-risk and underserved communities o Cost-effectiveness o Feasibility/constructability o Community support

• Categorize projects and strategies by cost (low, medium, high)

• Incorporate community input as part of the prioritization criteria

• Prepare planning-level cost estimates for:

o Location-based projects o Systemic strategies

• Develop and implementation approach, including:

o Phasing (short-, mid-, long-term) o Potential sequencing of projects

The Consultant shall present prioritization criteria and draft rankings to be reviewed by the City staff, TAC/CAC and incorporate feedback, as applicable, prior to finalization.

4.5 Draft Action Plan

The Consultant shall prepare a Draft Safety Action Plan that compiles all findings, analyses, and recommendations into a cohesive, implementation-ready document.

The Draft Action Plan shall include, at a minimum:

• Project overview, vision, and goals

• Summary of existing conditions and key safety challenges

• High Injury Network and priority locations

• Countermeasure framework

• Prioritized list of projects and strategies

• Systemic safety strategies

• Planning-level cost estimates

• Implementation strategy and phasing

• Performance measures and evaluation framework

• Funding opportunities and recommendations

• Summary of public engagement activities and how input influenced project recommendations

• Annual reporting template and update framework to support ongoing monitoring, evaluation and future updates to the Action Plan, including recommended performance measures, data inputs, reporting format, update procedures, and roles/responsibilities for maintaining plan over time.

The Consultant shall present the Draft Action Plan to the TAC/CAC, city staff, and elected appointed officials and incorporate feedback prior to finalization.

4.6 Final Action Plan

The Consultant shall finalize the Safety Action Plan based on feedback from the TAC, CAC, City

Staff, and elected/appointed officials.

This task shall include:

• Preparation of final, publication-ready document

• Presentation of the final plan to City leadership

• Incorporation of all comments and revisions

The final document shall be suitable for:

• Adoption by the City

• Supporting future funding applications

• Guiding implementation of safety improvements

Task 4 Deliverables:

• Draft and Final Safety Problem Definition Memo

• Draft and Final Countermeasure Toolkit/Framework Memo

• Draft and Final Project & Strategy Identification Memo

• Draft and Final Prioritization & Costing Memo

• Draft Safety Action Plan

• Final Safety Action Plan (including annual reporting template and Action Plan monitoring/update framework)

• Community Engagement Outreach Summary (including documentation of meetings, materials, and key input received throughout the project)

• Presentation materials for TAC/CAC and City officials

Task 5: Demonstration Project Planning & Pre-NEPA

This task builds directly on the priorities, locations, and strategies identified in the Safety Action

Plan (Task 4).

5.1 Demonstration Project Location Selection & Concept Development

The Consultant shall identify and evaluate candidate locations for demonstration projects based on the results of the Safety Action Plan.

This task shall:

• Review prioritized locations and strategies identified in Task 4 (Action Plan)

• Further refine a subset of candidate locations (minimum of 15 crash hot spots) for evaluation and selection of demonstration projects.

• Select and advance a minimum of 10 locations for demonstration project implementation based on:

o Safety need (crash history, risk, and HIN) o Feasibility (right-of-way, operations, constructability) o Benefits to higher-risk and underserved communities o Stakeholder input

The Consultant shall:

• Apply the countermeasure framework developed in Task 4 (Action Plan)

• Develop conceptual designs for each selected demonstration project location

• Prepare planning-level cost estimates for each concept

• Incorporate community input, as part of the overall engagement process, to inform the selection and refinement of demonstration project locations

The Consultant shall present candidate locations and recommended demonstration project selections to City staff and TAC/CAC for review and input, and incorporate feedback prior to finalization.

5.2 Preliminary Design of Demonstration Projects

The Consultant shall advance the selected demonstration project concepts to a preliminary design level sufficient to support cost estimation, permitting, and NEPA review.

This task shall include:

• Preparation of preliminary design layouts for each demonstration project

• Identification of materials, quantities, and typical details

• Refinement of project limits and design assumptions

• Conduct at least one public meeting to present and refine preliminary design concepts and confirm demonstration project locations.

• Updated planning-level cost estimates based on preliminary design

Preliminary design shall:

• Align with the Complete Streets Design Manual

• Be consistent with CTDOT guidance and quick-build practices, where applicable

• Be suitable for future advancement into final design and implementation

The Consultant shall present preliminary designs to the City staff, TAC/CAC and incorporate feedback prior to advancing to NEPA documentation.

5.3 Existing Conditions

The Consultant shall document existing conditions at each selected demonstration project location to establish a baseline for future evaluation.

This task shall include:

• Collection and analysis of baseline data, which may include:

o Traffic volumes o Vehicle speeds o Crash history o Multimodal usage (pedestrian, bicycle, transit)

• Documentation of roadway geometry and operational characteristics

• Identification of site constraints and opportunities

The consultant shall prepare Existing Conditions Summaries for each demonstration project location.

5.4 NEPA Documentation & Environmental Review

The Consultant shall conduct environmental review and prepare documentation required to support

NEPA clearances for each demonstration project.

This task shall include:

• Coordination with City staff and CTDOT (as applicable) to determine appropriate NEPA classification.

• Preparation of required NEPA documentation for each project

• Identification of potential environmental constraints or impacts

• Documentation to support future permitting and implementation

The level of NEPA documentation shall be appropriate for temporary/quick-build demonstration projects, as applicable. The Consultant shall determine the appropriate level of NEPA documentation (e.g., Categorical Exclusion), in coordination with FWHA/CTDOT.

Task 5 Deliverables:

• Draft and Final Demonstration Project Location Selection and Concept Development

Memo

• Conceptual Design and Planning-Level Cost Estimates

• Preliminary Design Plans and Updated Cost Estimates

• Existing Conditions Report (Baseline Conditions Summaries for each location)

• NEPA Documentation (with supporting materials)

• Community Engagement Outreach Summary (including documentation of meetings, materials, and key input received throughout the project)

• Presentation materials and presentations to the City staff, TAC/CAC (including documentation of comments and responses)

II. Option phase 1: Final Design of Demonstration Activities (Contingent on FHWA

Approval of Base Phase)

Task 6: Final Design of Demonstration Projects

6.1 Final Design Development

The Consultant shall advance the selected demonstration projects from preliminary design to final design, suitable for construction and permitting.

This task shall include:

• Preparation of detailed, stamped engineering design plans for each demonstration project.

• Refinement of design elements, including geometry, materials, and constructability.

• Coordination with City staff and CTDOT to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.

• Preparation of draft final designs to City staff and TAC/CAC for review, followed by incorporation of feedback and preparation of final design plans

All designs shall:

• Align with CTDOT standards and guidelines

• Be consistent with the City’s Complete Streets Design Manual

• Incorporate industry best practices and safety principles

6.2 Cost Estimates & Implementation Planning

The Consultant shall develop detailed cost estimates and implementation planning materials for each demonstration project to support construction readiness and decision-making.

This task shall include:

• Preparation of detailed cost estimates for each demonstration project, including materials, labor and contingencies

• Development of an implementation schedule and timeline, including key milestones and sequencing of activities

• Identification of construction sequencing and phasing considerations to minimize disruption and support efficient implementation

• Coordination with City staff to review assumptions and refine implementation approach

6.3 Traffic Control, Maintenance & Permitting

The Consultant shall prepare supporting documentation required for safe implementation and regulatory compliance of demonstration projects.

This task shall include:

• Preparation of Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) for each demonstration project

• Development of maintenance and installation plans for temporary/quick-build elements, including materials, responsibilities and expected duration

• Identification of all required permits and approvals

• Preparation of permit applications, including Temporary Encroachment Permits and any required state or local approvals

• Coordination with the City, CTDOT, and other agencies to support permit review and approval

6.4 Stakeholder Coordination & Engagement

The Consultant shall support stakeholder coordination and targeted outreach to advance demonstration projects toward implementation.

This task shall include:

• Conducting public meetings to present final demonstration project designs and inform the public of upcoming implementation activities

• Presenting final design to the City staff and TAC/AC for input, and incorporate feedback, as appropriate

• Coordinating with CTDOT and other relevant stakeholders to support project approval and readiness

• Documenting public feedback and how it was incorporated into final design

Task 6 Deliverables:

• Draft and Final Design Plan Sets (stamped, as required) for all demonstration projects

• Detailed Cost Estimates

• Implementation Schedule and Timeline

• Traffic Control Plans (TCPs)

• Maintenance and Installation Plans

• Permit Documentation (including Temporary Encroachment Permits, as applicable)

• Community Engagement/Outreach Summary (with supporting documentation)

• Presentation materials for City staff and TAC/CAC (with supporting documentation)

III. Option Phase 2: Implementation/Construction of Demonstration Projects (contingent upon approvals and completion of Option Phase 1)

Task 7: Implementation, Construction Oversight & Evaluation

7.1 Procurement Support & Construction Preparation

The Consultant shall support the City in preparing for construction and procurement of demonstration projects.

This task shall include:

• Assisting the City in developing procurement documents (e.g., bid packages, scopes, cost assumptions)

• Coordinating with City staff to align procurement approach with project scope, schedule and funding requirements

• Supporting the evaluation of bids and contractor selection, as needed

7.2 Construction Implementation & Oversight

The Consultant shall support the implementation of demonstration projects by providing coordination, oversight, and technical guidance during construction.

This task shall include:

• Coordination with the City, CTDOT, contractors, and stakeholders throughout implementation

• Monitoring installation of demonstration project elements to ensure consistency with approved plans

• Providing technical support to address field conditions, design clarifications, and necessary adjustments

• Documenting construction progress, issues, and resolution through field reports

The Consultant shall not serve as the construction contractor but shall provide technical oversight and support to the City.

7.3 Monitoring & Data Collection

The Consultant shall monitor and evaluate the performance of demonstration projects to assess effectiveness and inform future decision-making.

This task shall include:

• Collection of post-installation data, including:

o Vehicle speeds o Traffic volumes o Safety indicators (e.g., conflicts, crashes if available) o Multimodal usage

• Comparison of post-installation conditions to baseline conditions established in the Base

Phase (Task 5).

• Assessment of effectiveness of implemented countermeasures.

7.4 Reporting, Engagement & Knowledge Transfer

The Consultant shall communicate findings, support stakeholder engagement, and document lessons learned from demonstration project implementation.

This task shall include:

• Engaging with City staff, TAC/CAC and CTDOT to communicate project outcomes and performance results

• Conducting public outreach activities to share results and gather feedback on demonstration project performance

• Preparing clear, accessible materials summarizing findings and key takeaways

• Documenting lessons learned, challenges, and best practices from implementation

• Supporting the removal, modification, or transition of demonstration materials, as directed by the City

7.5 Final Report & Presentation

The Consultant shall prepare a comprehensive final report summarizing demonstration project implementation outcomes.

This task shall include:

• Documentation of implementation process

• Summary of performance results and evaluation findings

• Key findings, lessons learned, and best practices

• Provide recommendations for updates to the Complete Streets Design Manual and Action

Plan based on demonstration project performance and findings, including adjustments to priorities, countermeasures, and implementation strategies

• Preparation and delivery of final presentation to City Staff, TAC/CAC and city leadership.

Task 7 Deliverables

• Procurement Support Materials (as applicable)

• Construction Oversight Documentation / Field Reports

• Post-implementation Data Collection & Analysis Summary

• Evaluation Report on Demonstration Project Effectiveness

• Community Engagement/Outreach Summary (with supporting documentation)

• Final Report and Presentation

• Presentation materials and presentations to City staff and TAC/CAC (with supporting documentation)

• Action Plan & Design Manual Update Memo summarizing recommended revisions based on demonstration project outcomes

3. Submission Guidelines

3.1. Electronic Submission Instructions

THIS METHOD IS PREFERRED.

Submissions are encouraged to be made electronically through the OpenGov site at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct no later than 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Questions and Answers: It is the responsibility of each firm to inquire about additional information or clarification as to any aspect of the RFP or the Project by submitting questions.

The City of Bridgeport will receive questions until Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and will promptly provide answers to such questions no later than Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm by publishing them on the Procurement Portal. All firms are obligated to become familiar with such questions and answers and to submit or revise their proposals accordingly. The City of Bridgeport assumes no responsibility for a firm’s failure to read questions or answers and to revise their responses accordingly.

Late Submissions: City will not assume responsibility if a submission is misdirected, or its delivery is delayed. It shall be the sole responsibility of the submitter to pay for any type of delivery service charge, and to see that the Office of the Purchasing Agent receives his/her submission on time. The clock used shall be the Purchasing Agent’s official date and time stamp clock. The City does not assume financial responsibility for late deliveries by the U.S. Postal System or any other delivery service.

Expenses: The City shall not be responsible for and/or shall not pay any costs associated with the preparation, submission, or presentation of any submission, or costs incurred by the responding firms during the interview and negotiations phase of the solicitation process

Information and Materials: Any information or materials submitted to this RFP shall become the property of the City of Bridgeport and will not be returned. All submitted materials will be available for public review.

Dates: Please keep in mind dates are estimates only and are subject to change.

3.2. Paper Submission Instructions

Submissions may also be made as follows:

ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND ONE (1) ELECTRONIC VIA THUMBDRIVE MUST BE

SUBMITTED.

Sealed submissions must be received and time-stamped by the Department of Public Purchases prior to RFP closing time. No submission received after closing time will be considered. The opening will be in the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases’ Conference Room. To ensure proper handling and avoid misdirected delivery, please mark your RFP envelope as follows:

PEX001277 Engineering Services for Citywide Complete Streets Program https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct

Send your submissions to:

Ann Binkley City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases 2nd floor, 999 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604

RFP submissions are due:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

3.3. Timeline

Release Project Date: June 4, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: July 2, 2026, 5:00pm

Question Response Deadline: July 8, 2026, 5:00pm

Response Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026, 2:00pm

4. Evaluations

Proposal evaluations will be based on the listed Evaluation Criteria. As part of the evaluation process, the City may ask questions of a clarifying nature from respondents. The City may also request a follow-up presentation or interview.

5. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated utilizing an evaluation matrix based on a City Selection Committee’s project specific or weighted criterion. Typical decision criteria are listed in the chart below. The decision criteria in the chart below are for demonstration purposes, only. The decision criteria can vary based on project scope or request for proposal (RFP) type.

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Qualifications, Experience and Past

Performance

Proposals will be evaluated based on the qualifications and experience of the project team, including subconsultants.

• Qualification of key personnel, including relevant expertise and certifications.

• Overall technical capacity, resources, and ability to deliver the scope of work.

• Experience with federally funded transportation projects of similar scope and complexity

• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating inclusive, community-based engagement processes, particularly with underrepresented populations.

• Demonstrated experience with:

o Complete Streets Design

Manual and Complete

Streets Policy o SS4A Action Plan o Demonstration (quick-build) projects

• Experience conducting

NEPA reviews and preparing environmental

Points Based 35 (35% of Total) documentation for transportation projects of similar scope and scale.

• Completion of at least three

(3) projects of similar scope and complexity within the last eight (8) years.

• Performance on past projects, including:

o Ability to meet schedules and budgets o Quality of deliverables o Successful outcomes

2. Project Understanding and Approach

Proposals will be evaluated based on the proposer’s understanding of the project and the quality of the proposed approach.

• Demonstrated understanding of the project goals, scope, and local context, including context-sensitive and innovative design approaches

• Demonstrated understanding of applicable state and local regulations

(e.g. CTDOT, FHWA) and how they influence project delivery.

• Clear, logical and implementable approach to completing all phases and tasks outlined in the Scope of Services

• Approach to coordination with City staff, stakeholders, and the public

• Approach to community engagement, and data-driven decision-making

• Internal quality control/quality assurance procedures

• Staffing plan, including roles, level of effort, and team availability

Points Based 35 (35% of Total)

3. Cost Proposal

Proposals will be evaluated based on cost reasonableness and clarity.

• Total project cost and alignment with scope of work

• Clear and detailed breakdown of costs by task and deliverable

• Proposed payment schedule, including milestones tied to deliverables

Points Based 15 (15% of Total)

4. Project Schedule

Proposals will be evaluated based on the feasibility and clarity of the proposed schedule.

• Ability to complete all work by July 2028

• Realistic and well-structured timeline aligned with the scope of work

Identification of key milestones and deliverables

Points Based 15 (15% of Total)

6. Terms and Conditions

6.1. Openness of Procurement Process

Written responses, other discussions, correspondence, and all other pertinent records shall be handled as public records in compliance with State and Federal open records statutes and regulations.

6.2. Collusion

By offering a response to this RFP the respondent certifies that no attempt has been made or will be made by the respondent to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. No person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this project upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting legitimate employees or established commercial agencies maintained by the consultant for the purpose of doing business. All firms interested in this project (including the firm's employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists attorneys and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process, including the evaluation panel and other administrative staff. The policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms; assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process.

6.3. City of Bridgeport Reservation of Rights

This solicitation is for a “Request for Proposal (RFP) only”. This request for proposal is not to be construed as a specific proposal or an offer to buy any products or services or to engage in a property or development transaction. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, the City expressly reserves all rights in its sole discretion and in the best interests of the City at any time prior to the selection of a preferred respondent and participating in a final contract, without any liability therefore, to:

• Modify any dates or other terms of the RFP upon posting notice;

• Waive any informality or non-material deficiencies in submissions;

• Reject any and/or all proposals;

• Withdraw the RFP;

• Select one, more than one, or no respondents.

The City is not liable to any Respondent for damages of any type however arising.

6.4. Confidentiality of Proposals

Proposers pursue this RFP opportunity at their sole risk expense and are not entitled to make any claim against the City for costs associated with their pursuit of this RFP. Any selection(s) made pursuant to this RFP will not in and of itself confer any development rights upon the selected proposer(s). Any information submitted to the City becomes the property of the City. Financial information or other information identified as confidential or trade secret information submitted by a proposer will be treated as confidential to the extent that the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act recognizes such information as confidential. Any selection(s) made, and the resulting LDA, will be subject to the approval of the Bridgeport City Council.

Each candidate should indicate which sections of their proposal are proprietary and/or highly confidential.

7. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

1. Federal I.D. Number or Social Security Number*

*Response required

2. No Conflicts/Disclosure Form (Signed and notarized)**

Every business or individual that is issued a notice of intent to award pursuant to the city’s purchasing ordinance (section 3.08.070, as amended), must fully and accurately complete this disclosure form. If there is insufficient space for any answer, attach additional sheets.

• NO_CONFLICTS_FORM_10-2018_a...

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3. Respondent Proposal*

Upload your response and cost proposal here.

All submissions should include the following:

A. Qualifications, Experience and Past Performance

B. Approach

C. Cost Proposal

D. Project Schedule

*Response required

4. Additional Vendor Documents (Optional)

Upload additional documents relevant to this solicitation