Fort Myers Downtown Pedestrian Mall and Micromobility Feasibility Study (FDOT 451523-1-18-01)

The City of Fort Myers, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Downtown Pedestrian Mall and Micromobility Feasibility Study (Project Number 451523-1-18-01). The two-part feasibility study will investigate potential bicycle and pedestrian-only street and micromobility opportunities within the city's Downtown and Midtown districts, aligning with the City's Comprehensive Plan's Complete Streets objective. The primary goal is to explore transportation alternatives that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance urban mobility. Key deliverables will include data collection, traffic analysis, stakeholder interviews, transportation management planning, and conceptual design development focusing on innovative street conversions and micromobility infrastructure. The solicitation was released on February 5, 2025, with proposals due by March 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for February 12, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated based on two primary criteria: Approach to the Project (45% of total score) and Experience of the Firm and Qualifications of Assigned Personnel (55% of total score), with a focus on expertise in urban planning, transportation engineering, and micromobility technologies.

The procurement emphasizes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with the Florida Department of Transportation maintaining a race-neutral DBE program and an overall 10.67% participation goal. Consultants must demonstrate compliance with various federal and state requirements, including E-Verify employment eligibility, anti-lobbying certifications, and human trafficking prevention affidavits. The project requires verification of DBE and Small Business status through specific online directories, with participants expected to enter DBE Participation in the Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) System after contract award. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project is expected to be funded through local and potentially federal sources, with a proposed completion timeline of 18 months after the Notice to Proceed and a City Council approval date of April 21, 2025. Proposers must be prepared to navigate complex compliance requirements, including FEMA financial assistance guidelines, and demonstrate capabilities in integrating emerging transportation technologies and innovative urban mobility solutions.