RFP No. 26-0003 CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY P. I. #0020288

Columbus Consolidated Government is issuing Request for Proposals No. 26-0003 for consultant services to conduct a comprehensive School Traffic Impact Study (Project Identification #0020288) within Muscogee County. The study will assess traffic effects resulting from student drop-offs, pick-ups, and school-related activities across 52 schools, including 29 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 7 high schools, 4 system-wide magnet schools, and 4 private schools. All proposing firms must be prequalified by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in Area Class 1.02 (Urban Area and Regional Transportation Planning), and the work shall be performed in accordance with GDOT's Plan Development Process (PDP), Plan Presentation Guide (PPG), Design Policies and Manuals, and current software versions approved by the Project Manager. Proposals are due electronically via DemandStar by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on May 8, 2026, and the selected consultant must complete all work within 12 months of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Evaluation of proposals will be based on four criteria: Project Manager and Key Team Leaders' experience and qualifications (30 percent), resources and workload capacity (20 percent), technical approach and service plan (40 percent), and past performance (10 percent). The award will be made to the highest-qualified responsive consultant following evaluation and potential interviews with the top three firms, with the contract awarded on a firm fixed price/lump sum basis and pricing to be determined through negotiations.

The procurement contains no set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises, as DBE participation goals are temporarily suspended per 49 CFR Part 26. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the RFP. The selected consultant must maintain an accounting system compliant with 48 CFR Part 31, provide proof of insurance with minimum limits of $1 million in general liability and $1 million in professional liability coverage, obtain a Columbus business license, and comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act by utilizing E-Verify. The contract award value has not been specified in the procurement documents; the specific amount will be determined through negotiations between the City and the selected consultant following selection based on technical merit. The City is exempt from state retail and federal excise taxes, and pricing proposals must be submitted separately from technical proposals, with only the highest-ranked consultant's cost proposal subject to review during the selection phase.