Development of a Safety Action Plan and Crosswalk Connection Demonstration Activity

Walton County is requesting qualifications from Florida-licensed engineering firms to develop a Safety Action Plan and design and construct a Crosswalk Connection Demonstration Activity under a federally funded Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) project, with statements of qualification due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement is governed by Florida's Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (Chapter 287.055).

Proposers must be professional engineering firms licensed in Florida with demonstrated experience in transportation safety planning, pedestrian and crosswalk design, federally funded project management under 2 CFR Part 200, and familiarity with FHWA and FDOT guidance. The scope encompasses a three-phase project: a Base Phase developing a county-wide safety action plan with data analysis, community engagement, NEPA documentation, and preliminary crosswalk evaluation along CR 30A and Scenic Gulf Drive (CR 2378); Option Phase 1 providing final design plans for prioritized crosswalk locations including Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, improved lighting, enhanced signage, and pavement markings; and Option Phase 2 encompassing construction installation, construction engineering and inspection, and three years of post-installation monitoring.

The total project cost is $1,383,333, comprised of $1,106,666 in federal SS4A grant funding (80 percent) and $276,667 in local matching funds (20 percent). Phase-specific allocations are $275,200 for the Base Phase, $48,000 for Option Phase 1, and $783,466 for Option Phase 2. The contract term runs concurrently with FHWA Grant Award No. 693JJ32640486, with NEPA completion required by April 1, 2027, Safety Action Plan public availability by December 1, 2028, construction substantial completion by May 1, 2028, and overall period of performance ending August 1, 2029.

Selection is qualification-based under CCNA with evaluation weighted at 25 percent for firm and key personnel qualifications, 40 percent for relevant experience in transportation safety planning and pedestrian design, and 35 percent for project approach and methodology. All materials used in crosswalk improvements must comply with Build America, Buy America Act domestic sourcing requirements. The review committee ranks proposers on September 3, 2026, with potential interviews on September 15 and Board award on September 22. Statements of Qualification are limited to 30 pages excluding forms and resumes, submitted electronically through Walton County's e-Procurement Portal.