RFP26-032 BATS US17/82 Corridor Study

Glynn County, Georgia, through its Board of Commissioners and in coordination with the BATS Metropolitan Planning Organization, is soliciting proposals via RFP26-032 for a comprehensive US 17/US 82 Corridor Study. The procurement seeks qualified firms to conduct a detailed traffic and transportation analysis of a critical corridor extending from the Sidney Lanier Bridge to Ratcliff Road, including the US 17/US 82/I-95 interchange, with consideration of connector roads that may alleviate congestion. The primary objectives include collecting and analyzing traffic data, preparing traffic projections based on current and future land use patterns, and identifying operational and capacity improvements needed to address increasing congestion in this economically significant area that serves major trip generators including Jekyll Island State Park, the Georgia Ports Authority's Colonels Island facility, and growing residential development. The final deliverable shall be a detailed corridor analysis that identifies and prioritizes both short-term (0-5 years) and long-term (5+ years) improvement projects, with findings intended to support future project programming in the BATS Transportation Improvement Program and justify capital investments. The analysis must assess both operational efficiency and safety improvements for this vital transportation corridor. Proposals are due on May 13, 2026, with submission required through Glynn County's electronic procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/glynncounty, where interested vendors can register and receive updates on the solicitation.

The request for proposals does not explicitly detail set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned vendors, or women-owned business enterprises within the available documentation; however, vendors should verify any applicable state and local contracting preferences through the electronic procurement portal or direct contact with Glynn County. No incumbent contractors or existing vendor relationships are identified in the procurement materials provided. The study will require integration with existing data and planning documents, including the 2025 BATS Freight Plan and the 2050 BATS Metropolitan Transportation Plan, indicating that selected firms must coordinate with the BATS MPO and county planning staff. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation; interested firms should access the complete RFP through the procurement portal for detailed budget parameters and evaluation criteria used in the selection process.