Traffic Signal Optimization

The City of New Braunfels, Texas, in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO), has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 25-034 for a Citywide Traffic Signal Optimization Project. The procurement seeks professional engineering services to collect data and implement updated traffic signal timing plans for 60 city traffic signals, including 6 synchronized corridors. Key project objectives include analyzing traffic patterns, reducing stops, minimizing travel time, decreasing fuel consumption, and lowering overall emissions. Respondents must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing firm background, key personnel, project understanding, management plan, and relevant experience. The evaluation will be based on background and qualifications (40 points), project understanding and management plan (30 points), and relative experience (30 points). Critical dates include a virtual non-mandatory pre-submittal conference on August 26, 2025, at 10 A.M. CST, with questions accepted until August 28, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. CT, and proposal responses due by September 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CDT. The City anticipates presenting the contract to the City Council in November.

The project has a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, though race-neutral DBE participation is encouraged. The contract will be awarded on a not-to-exceed basis, with the professional responsible for correcting any errors or deficiencies without additional compensation. Selected firms must provide various certifications, including conflict of interest, debarment, and lobbying restrictions, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The project is fully funded by the Federal Highway Administration, and the City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or accept those deemed most advantageous. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project—covering 60 traffic signals across 6 synchronized corridors—suggests a significant infrastructure optimization investment. Prospective respondents should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience in traffic signal optimization, data analysis, and municipal transportation engineering to be competitive in this procurement process.