As-Needed Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning Services

The City of Long Beach is soliciting proposals for a multi-year, on-call contract to provide comprehensive traffic engineering, transportation planning, and related professional services across six core areas: traffic and civil engineering, traffic signals and control devices, curb and parking management, transportation planning and project management, studies and public outreach, and inter-agency coordination with Caltrans, LACMTA, and SCAG. The contract supports a wide array of city initiatives, including safety analyses, geometric design, signal timing, VMT modeling, grant applications, environmental documentation, and federal funding compliance. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Long Beach Buys portal by August 27, 2026, and must include a narrative proposal detailing qualifications and approach, a cost proposal in Excel format, and mandatory attachments such as a W-9, business license, proof of state registration, and certificates of insurance. Offerors must comply with the Equal Benefits Ordinance, demonstrate no conflicts of interest, and ensure all key personnel meet specified standards, as key personnel qualifications account for 40% of the proposal evaluation. Contract performance is monitored through metrics including 95% on-time deliverable submission, 10-day task order response time, and a 75% grant funding success rate, with payment made within 30 days of approved invoice receipt. The contract requires adherence to federal, state, and local regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Act, ADA, and CEQA/NEPA, and mandates insurance coverage of at least $1 million each for general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability, with primary coverage and waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. Subcontracting is strictly prohibited without prior written approval, and all subcontractors must submit compliance statements. The City retains the right to audit records and ensure compliance with federal grant requirements, and offerors must certify adherence to debarment regulations under 2 CFR Part 180. While no fixed contract value is specified, the City emphasizes a trade-off approach to award, prioritizing the best overall value over lowest price. Performance will be evaluated based on technical expertise, responsiveness, past performance, and financial stability, with no formal scoring weights published. The contract term is indefinite in duration, operating under task orders issued as needed, with performance location determined by the consultant but requiring access to City facilities during standard business hours. All deliverables must meet professional standards and City expectations for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.