27-002 FREIGHT ITS PLANNING AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DESIGN

The City of Fairburn, Georgia, is soliciting a multidisciplinary consulting team for solicitation 27-002 to execute two primary infrastructure initiatives funded by a FY 2024 RAISE award. The scope of work includes the planning and design of a safe pedestrian connection between transit and employment destinations near US 29 and the CSX intermodal facility, as well as the planning and assessment of freight intelligent transportation system (ITS) improvements to mitigate truck queues, rail blockages, and intersection delays. Key deliverables include a concept of operations, systems engineering analysis, preliminary and final PS&E and permitting materials, and a future deployment and evaluation plan. The project requires strict adherence to ADA design standards, NEPA environmental requirements, and coordination with agencies such as CSX, MARTA, and GDOT. The selection process is qualifications-based, meaning price is not a scoring factor; the City will rank teams based on technical qualifications and negotiate a fair and reasonable fee with the highest-ranked respondent. Proposals must be submitted by December 7, 2026, in a sealed package and as a searchable PDF, not exceeding 15 pages. The contract incorporates FHWA General Terms and Conditions and requires compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and 49 CFR Part 23 regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The project timeline includes a planned NEPA completion by September 5, 2027, overall project completion by April 30, 2028, and a final grant performance end date of April 30, 2029.