RFP539 - Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning, Engagement, and Implementation

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking proposals from firms or teams of firms experienced in providing program development and pop-up infrastructure planning and implementation, as well as evaluation and data analysis, in the field of school-based transportation, roadway safety, or similar/related fields. The selected consultant will work with ARC to design, develop, deliver, evaluate, and report on supplemental planning and demonstration activities across three metro Atlanta communities. The project aims to improve roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian safety for youth and families by conducting supplemental planning, implementing school-based demonstration activities, and supporting safety infrastructure improvements. The contract is expected to be awarded for a period of 2.5 years, with a total budget of approximately $1,700,000. Key aspects of the project include: • Conducting supplemental planning activities, such as family surveys and road safety audits, to gather data on school corridor safety and provide reports, recommendations, and next steps for demonstration activities and long-term planning. • Designing, implementing, and evaluating demonstration activities, such as community and teen driver education, school pool pilots, and tactical infrastructure pop-ups, to improve safety, awareness, and participation in active school travel. • Providing monthly reports on project performance, schedule, and budget, as well as a final report with findings, summaries, and recommendations. • Maintaining all documentation, including emails, cost records, procurement documentation, invoices, and audit trails, and providing this documentation as required by the contract.