RFQ_..._26_Safety_Action_Plan.pdf
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- Development of a Safety Action Plan and Crosswalk Connection Demonstration Activity State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 26-19
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- Walton County, Florida
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This is an Agenda Item Report from the Walton County Board of County Commissioners requesting approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services to develop a Safety Action Plan and Crosswalk Connection Demonstration Activity for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Project. The RFQ seeks qualified engineering firms licensed to practice in Florida to provide comprehensive services including identification of high-injury intersections and roadways, development of community feedback processes with emphasis on underserved populations, identification of cost-effective roadway safety solutions using the Safe System Approach, and establishment of monitoring processes for tracking safety trends. The demonstration activity component includes prioritization of crosswalk enhancement locations on CR 30A and Scenic Gulf Drive (CR 2378) corridors, evaluation of appropriate crosswalk treatments using FHWA and FDOT standards, design and installation of safety treatments, and monitoring and reporting of treatment efficacy at one-year intervals for up to three years following installation. The solicitation is conducted in accordance with Chapter 287.055, Laws of Florida (Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act).
The total project cost is $1,383,333, comprised of $1,106,666 in USDOT SS4A Grant funding (Federal Award No. 693JJ32640486), $276,666.60 in local match funds, $60,000 in county match funds, and $216,666.60 in Tourism Development Council (TDC) match funds. The project timeline includes prior Board approvals dating from May 2024 through August 2024 for grant application preparation, consultant engagement with HDR, Inc. for grant writing services, and authorization for staff to manage the SS4A Grant application through the Emerald Coast Regional Council.
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| Development_of_a_Safety_Action_Plan_and_Crosswalk_Connection_Demonstration_Activity_(Addendum_#2_Revision).pdf | ||
| Development_of_a_Safety_Action_Plan_and_Crosswalk_Connection_Demonstration_Activity.pdf | ||
| 26-0491_-_Pdf.pdf | ||
| Base_1_SS4A_Solicitations.pdf | ||
| FL_Division_No_ROW_Checklist.docx | DOCX document | |
| NEPA_CE_Checklist_for_Planning_Activities_Walton_County_FHWA_04.30.2026.pdf | ||
| Executed_Grant_Agreement__693JJ32640486_SS4A_FY24_Walton_County.pdf | ||
| SS4A_FY24_Terms_Conditions_2025-11-04.pdf |
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Walton County Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
26-1010
Meeting: Board of County Commissioners - May 26 2026 Department: Engineering Submitted by: Candy Posey Staff Contact: Anna Hudson, Staff Engineer
Approved as to Legal Form: N/A Reviewed by Finance: N/A
☒ Consent Agenda ☐ Regular Agenda ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE/REQUESTED ACTION:
Request approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services for the development of a Safety Action Plan and the Crosswalk Connection Demonstration Activity for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Project
PURPOSE / SUMMARY EXPLANATION OR HISTORY:
REQUEST: Staff is requesting approval to advertise a RFQ for Professional Services to develop a Safety Action Plan and Crosswalk Connection Demonstration for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Project. The key goals of Walton County’s Action Plan are to (1) identify intersections and roadways with the highest number of injuries and fatalities, in addition to core causes of risks, (2) develop processes for participatory feedback from community members across the County, with a focus on underserved communities, (3) identify practical and cost-effective solutions to roadway injuries and fatalities organized around the Safe System Approach, and (4) develop processes to evaluate and monitor trends and track roadway safety and the impact of any interventions well into the future.
The demonstration activity would consist of (1) Identification and prioritization of crosswalk enhancement locations focused on crash history, usage, and crash risk factors, (2) Evaluation of appropriate crosswalk treatment for each prioritized location utilizing FHWA and FDOT guidance and standards, (3) Design and installation of the safety treatments and (4) Monitoring and reporting of the efficacy of the safety treatments at one-year intervals for up to three years following their installation.
FUNDING:
USDOT SS4A Grant- $1,106,666.00 Local Match Funds- $276,666.60 � County Match Funds-$60,000.00 � TDC Match Funds- $216,666.60 Total Project Cost = $1,383,333
HISTORY:
May 14, 2024 (ASF-022) - BCC approved the submission of a grant application by the Seaside Institute to administer a Transportation Safety Plan with Transportation America June 20, 2024 (24-0866) - BCC approved to utilize Continuing Engineering Services for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant application for enhanced crosswalk and pedestrian safety countermeasures.
July 23, 2024 (24-0996) - BCC approved Task Order No.: ENG 24-03 with HDR, Inc. for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Demonstration Grant Writing Services for enhanced crosswalk and pedestrian safety countermeasures in an amount not to exceed $19,870.00 July 30, 2024 Per discussion with the Seaside Institute and Transportation of America group on July 30, 2024, it was indicated to county staff that the grant submission must be done by the county as well as the associated documents. Also, staff recently had a meeting with HDR, Inc. regarding the SS4A demonstration grant application requirements. Staff is working with Consultants to combine the action plan and demonstration grant into one application prior to submission August 13, 2024 (24-1071) - BCC approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Emerald Coast Regional Council and an Authorization Letter for Anna Hudson to apply for and manage the SS4A Grant, including executing any necessary documents for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Application August 27, 2024 (24-1176)- BCC approved and authorize the Chairman to sign a Letter of Intent for the 20% match for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Application
FINANCIAL IMPACT
INITIAL COST ANNUAL RECURRING COST (if any)
FUNDING SOURCE BUDGETED
SS4A Grant Program Federal Award No.:693JJ32640486
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