2026 Decatur Speed Study

The City of Decatur, Georgia is seeking qualified professional engineering and consulting firms to conduct the 2026 Decatur Speed Study through a competitive sealed proposal process. The project aims to support the City's Vision Zero initiatives by performing a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation of vehicle speeds on 15-20 select corridors and developing evidence-based recommendations for speed limit modifications in compliance with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) requirements. Key deliverables include automated traffic recorder data collection, engineering and traffic investigations, public and stakeholder engagement activities, and GDOT-compliant speed management recommendations with justification documentation. Successful proposers must be licensed professional engineers in Georgia with GDOT prequalification in appropriate areas and maintain a minimum $2,000,000 professional liability insurance policy. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Personnel (20%), Experience (20%), Availability (15%), Technical Proposal (30%), and Cost Proposal (15%). Critical timeline milestones include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Decatur Public Works; written questions deadline of February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM; proposal submission deadline of March 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST; and consultant selection targeted for March 19, 2026, with project kickoff within four weeks of contract execution.

There are no designated set-asides or restrictions identified for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types in this solicitation. Proposers must comply with Georgia's Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 by registering with E-Verify and adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. No specific incumbent vendor or current contractor information is noted. The RFP does not identify a defined contract amount or funding source, as compensation will be negotiated following consultant selection on a progress payment basis tied to work completion milestones, including public input meetings, concept presentations, and document submission phases. Interested firms should obtain the complete Request for Proposals, including detailed scope and submission requirements, from www.decaturga.com/requestforproposals and direct technical questions to Julie Harlan, Active Transportation Director, at julie.harlan@decaturga.com. Sealed proposals should be submitted to the Assistant City Manager - Public Works at City of Decatur Public Works, 2635 Talley Street, 1st Floor, Decatur, GA 30031.