Downey Planet bids #RFP No. 26-002

Environmental and Traffic Engineering Design for Downey Signal Upgrades

The City of Downey is seeking a traffic engineering consultant to design safety and signal upgrades at 17 intersections and support construction. - Government buyer: City of Downey, Department of Public Works, Public Works – Engineering Division; contact identified as Edwin J. Norris, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works. - Opportunity: Environmental and traffic engineering design services for the Firestone Boulevard Traffic Signal Upgrades Project, including 15 intersections along Firestone Boulevard and the Downey Avenue/Alameda Street and Brookshire Avenue/Alameda Street intersections. - Services requested: Project management; field analysis, planning and conceptual design; environmental studies and a joint NEPA/CEQA document; 60% and 100% design plans, specifications and cost estimates; final plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E); bid documents; Right-of-Way Certification; construction package support; specified signal timing sheets; and construction support. - Potential improvements: Signal cabinets and controllers, vehicle and pedestrian signal heads, accessible pedestrian signal (APS) push buttons, video detection, emergency vehicle pre-emption, battery backup, poles and mast arms, conduits, pull boxes and conductors, leading pedestrian intervals, and signage, striping and pavement markings. No fixed equipment quantities, manufacturers, or part numbers are specified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or project suppliers are named. The requested work is professional consulting services rather than a specified branded product purchase. - Value and funding: Approximate design and related-services budget is $225,000. Funding includes the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Measure M, and Proposition C Local Return. - Notable requirements: Consultant must meet applicable FHWA and Caltrans requirements, including the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), and hold the required California civil engineering registration.

Description

The City of Downey is requesting proposals from qualified traffic engineering firms for professional environmental and design services for the Firestone Boulevard Traffic Signal Upgrades Project. The work includes design services for proposed traffic signal upgrades and safety enhancements along Firestone Boulevard and at two intersections on Alameda Street. The RFP includes environmental studies and documentation, field analysis and conceptual design, and preparation of design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents. The project is federally funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and the successful consultant must meet applicable FHWA and Caltrans requirements.

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