Design Services for Safe Routes to Schools and Public Transit Facilities

The City of Stamford, Connecticut has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 846 for Design Services for Safe Routes to Schools and Public Transit Facilities, targeting infrastructure improvements within Fairfield County. The procurement seeks professional design services to develop and enhance pedestrian and bicycle access to schools and public transit facilities, with the primary objective of improving safety and transportation infrastructure. Potential respondents must provide comprehensive design solutions that address pedestrian connectivity, transit accessibility, and infrastructure modifications to create safer routes. The RFP requires vendors to demonstrate technical expertise in transportation design, traffic engineering, and infrastructure planning. Proposals are due on October 7, 2021, at 4:00 PM EDT, with technical questions directed to Frank Petise, Acting Bureau Chief and Traffic Engineer, and procurement inquiries managed by Erik J. Larson, Purchasing Agent. No pre-proposal meeting is required, and all proposal documents, drawings, and specifications must be accessed through the ProcureWare platform at stamfordct.procureware.com.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent types, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. The RFP does not disclose an estimated contract value, budget range, or specific funding sources for the project. While the document provides extensive details about the design services procurement process, it lacks specifics on potential contract duration, renewal options, or precise evaluation criteria for proposal assessment. Vendors interested in responding must carefully review the full solicitation documents available on the ProcureWare platform and prepare comprehensive design proposals that demonstrate their capability to improve pedestrian and transit infrastructure safety within the City of Stamford.