Palm Springs Planet bids #26-06

Palm Springs Solicits Proposals for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Multimodal Transportation Safety Consulting

The City of Palm Springs Engineering Services Department is seeking qualified firms to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan focused on improving multimodal transportation safety and connectivity. - Government Buyer: City of Palm Springs Engineering Services Department - Scope of Work: - Develop a data-driven, implementation-focused safety action plan for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, persons with disabilities, and motorists - Update and evaluate the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program - Conduct robust community outreach, including multilingual engagement and coordination with Tribal Nations and transit providers - Perform existing conditions assessment, crash data analysis, and High Injury Network analysis - Identify and prioritize safety improvement projects with concept recommendations, cost estimates, and benefit-cost analysis - Prepare administrative, public review, and final plan documents consistent with FHWA SS4A Program requirements, including GIS database deliverables - Provide project management, stakeholder presentations, and support for City Council and commissions - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in similar transportation safety planning projects - Compliance with insurance and licensing standards - Electronic proposal submission - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting and engineering firms - Prospective vendors mentioned in the initial release include: Albert A. Webb Associates, Arthur LLC, DKS Associates, Iteris, Inc., Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers, Mark Thomas, Ninyo & Moore, TJKM, Toole Design Group, and Traffic Patterns - The plan will support future grant applications for transportation safety improvements

Description

The City of Palm Springs is seeking proposals from qualified firms to create a comprehensive safety action plan aimed at improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles, enhancing citywide connectivity, updating the Traffic Calming Program, and conducting robust outreach to residents, schools, and stakeholders. The plan focuses on promoting a multimodal environment and active lifestyle while addressing climate challenges and planning gaps related to complete streets for safe access for all ages and abilities. The resulting report will also support the City in obtaining grants for feasible projects identified in the plan.

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