"Engineering Services - Citywide Mid-Block Crosswalk Safety Improvements"

The City of Danbury, Connecticut is soliciting engineering services for a citywide mid-block crosswalk safety improvements project through a Request for Qualifications (RFQA) with solicitation number 04-24-25-01. The procurement opportunity, located in Fairfield County, seeks professional engineering expertise to design and implement safety enhancements for urban crosswalks throughout the city. The primary objective is to improve pedestrian safety through strategic mid-block crossing improvements, though specific technical details are not fully elaborated in the available documentation. The solicitation was released on April 8, 2025, with a response deadline of May 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT, providing potential vendors approximately one month to prepare and submit their qualifications. The primary contact for this procurement is Charles Volpe, who can be reached at 203-797-4571 or c.volpe@danbury-ct.gov for any additional information or clarifications. Interested engineering firms are expected to demonstrate substantial experience in urban transportation safety design, pedestrian infrastructure planning, and comprehensive crosswalk improvement strategies.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the procurement appears to be open to all qualified engineering firms capable of executing the crosswalk safety improvement project. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no specified budget ranges or estimated total project values provided. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor during the proposal process. Potential respondents should carefully review the attached Invitation to Bid document for comprehensive details about project scope, technical requirements, and submission guidelines. Given the nature of the project, firms with demonstrated expertise in municipal transportation engineering, traffic safety design, and urban infrastructure improvements would likely be considered most competitive in the evaluation process.