SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Request for Proposals

The City of Ritzville, located in Adams County, Washington, is seeking a qualified individual or firm to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) through a Request for Proposals (RFP) that meets Federal Highway Administration and Washington State Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program requirements. The primary objective is to create a strategic plan to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries within city rights-of-way, with a specific focus on underserved communities. Key deliverables include project management, public institutional commitment oversight, systemic transportation network crash analysis, public engagement, policy assessment, and action plan development. The RFP requires proposers to demonstrate extensive experience in transportation safety, government organization collaboration, and local project expertise. Evaluation criteria will encompass demonstrated project experience, staff capabilities, transportation safety program knowledge, proposed approach, scope of work, timelines, deliverables, and budget. The proposal submission deadline is December 11, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with a project start date of January 8, 2025, a draft plan due by July 10, 2025, final plan adoption by October 16, 2025, and the SS4A final report due March 31, 2026.

The RFP provides additional consideration for minority, women, veteran, or Native American owned businesses, offering potential competitive advantages for these enterprise types. The project specifically addresses safety concerns related to increasing traffic volumes at the intersection of Interstate 90 and U.S. 395, which has experienced approximately 20% growth in daily traffic. Electronic submissions are the only acceptable method, with a strict 20MB file size limit for proposal documents. The maximum budget allocated for this project is $104,720, providing a clear financial framework for potential respondents. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project appears to be addressing an emerging transportation safety need for the City of Ritzville. The comprehensive nature of the plan suggests a holistic approach to transportation safety that goes beyond traditional infrastructure improvements, potentially requiring innovative solutions and interdisciplinary expertise in urban planning, traffic engineering, and community engagement.