Detroit safe access to transit update to non-motorized transportation plan and comprehensive safety action plan

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is requesting proposals for technical and professional services to update the City's Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan under RFP 548055, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. This is a grant-funded project under a $31 million Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All award from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience producing similar services for projects of comparable scope and size. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience integrating community engagement and data analysis into transportation plan development, familiarity with AASHTO and NACTO design guidelines, expertise in traffic safety and Complete Streets best practices, and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in urban contexts.

The scope comprises four task areas: project management; existing conditions review, data collection, and analysis; community engagement; and plan document development and content updates. The project timeline includes September 2026 kickoff, rough draft completion by October 2027, and final plan delivery by March 2028. The contract term is two years with renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval.

Respondents must submit firm cost proposals organized by the four service categories, with total pricing not to exceed the quoted amount. Proposals must remain firm for 120 days from the due date. The City anticipates one award.

Respondents must submit the Respondent Questionnaire, Proposal Introduction and Solution/Approach, Pricing Proposal, and required affidavits and notarized forms, including Certificate of Authority, Affidavit of Disclosure of Interests, and Non-Collusion Affidavit. Three years of financial statements are required. All submissions must be made through EUNA Bonfire; faxed or mailed proposals will not be accepted.

The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due July 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST, with answers distributed by July 24. Contractors are encouraged to partner with small and minority businesses and hire Detroit residents, and must be willing to sign a Priority Hire Agreement with Detroit at Work.