Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Plan RFP No. 24-0036

The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the creation of a city-wide Safety Action Plan in accordance with the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) guidelines and the U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines. The City is seeking proposals from qualified firms to support the development of the SS4A Action Plan, which includes elements such as safety analysis, public involvement, identification and analysis of underserved communities, assessment of current policies and standards, identification and prioritization of projects and strategies, and implementation and evaluation of quick-build pilot studies. Proposals are due on July 19, 2024, by 5:00 PM Eastern, with the planned completion date for the draft Action Plan being July 1, 2025, and the final Action Plan due by September 1, 2025.

The City is committed to using Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to the fullest extent possible and has established a 10% DBE participation goal for this project. The funding for this project is 80% reimbursable from the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration has the prerogative to review invoices prior to payment. The City has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not mention any award values or budget ranges.