Comprehensive safety action plan

The City of LaFayette, Georgia, is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan aligned with the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Program. The procurement is a qualifications-based selection process for engineering and professional services focused on transportation safety analysis. Key deliverables include a comprehensive five-year crash data analysis, development of a High Injury Network, public participation initiatives, and preparation of draft and final safety action plans with accompanying summary materials. The project requires a detailed state-of-practice review and will culminate in a technical presentation to the City Council. Evaluation criteria will assess Understanding of Purpose and Technical Approach (20%), Firm Experience on Similar Projects (20%), Key Personnel Qualifications and Availability (20%), Capacity to Perform Within Schedule (30%), and Past Performance and Quality Management (10%). The RFQ was issued on November 26, 2025, with proposals due on December 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Written questions must be submitted by December 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST, and the project is anticipated to commence on January 5, 2026, with final deliverables required by October 30, 2026.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. Consultants must comply with FHWA Order 4470.1A regarding indirect cost certification and provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to commencing work. They are also required to disclose any organizational conflicts of interest. The City may conduct discussions or interviews with at least three highly qualified firms before final ranking and will negotiate scope and compensation exclusively with the top-ranked firm. If initial negotiations fail, the City will sequentially proceed to the next qualified firm. The contract type is anticipated to be cost-plus-fixed-fee or another method compliant with federal regulations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the ten-month timeline suggest a significant investment in transportation safety planning. Submissions must include an original, four hard copies, and one digital copy, to be delivered to David Hamilton, City Manager, at 207 S Duke Street, Lafayette, GA 30728.