Safe Streets & Roads For All - Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

The City of Rosenberg, Texas, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #2023-33Q) seeking professional transportation planning and engineering firms to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan under the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The procurement targets firms with expertise in safety planning, equity analysis, and public involvement to create a comprehensive transportation safety strategy for the jurisdiction. Respondents must submit a single PDF document demonstrating qualifications, project approach, staff availability, and key personnel details by September 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The evaluation will be points-based across five categories: Firm Qualifications & Comparable Experience (15 points), Project Approach (20 points), Project Manager's Experience in Safety Planning (25 points), Staff Experience with Equity and Resiliency Analysis (25 points), and Availability of Staff (15 points). The plan must address six key components: leadership commitment, planning structure, safety analysis, stakeholder engagement, equity considerations, policy changes, strategy selection, and progress tracking. The ultimate goal is to develop a data-driven approach to reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

While the RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the document emphasizes the importance of equity considerations and involvement of underserved communities in the planning process. The procurement covers Fort Bend County and Round Mountain Town jurisdictions, with a focus on creating a comprehensive safety action plan that meets the requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified respondent based on the specified evaluation criteria, with an emphasis on firms demonstrating comprehensive understanding of transportation safety planning, public engagement, and equity analysis. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the provided documents, the procurement is funded through a U.S. Department of Transportation grant, suggesting substantial resources for the project. The successful firm will be expected to develop a detailed geospatial high-injury network analysis, engage diverse stakeholders, assess current policies, and create a prioritized list of infrastructure, behavioral, and operational safety interventions.