Design of Zarzamora Street Mid-Block Crossings Safety Project

The City of San Antonio Transportation Department is seeking professional engineering and construction support services for the Zarzamora Street Mid-Block Crossings Safety Project. This initiative is backed by a $4.25 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The project focuses on the design and construction of eight mid-block crossings and pedestrian improvements to enhance safety and mobility along a critical high-injury corridor in San Antonio, the nation's seventh-largest city. This effort is aimed at ensuring that pedestrian facilities along Zarzamora Street are safe, accessible, and well-integrated into the surrounding urban infrastructure. The contract outlines various responsibilities for the selected firm, including preliminary engineering, final design, and construction phase support services. Key tasks include conducting environmental reviews, coordinating with utility companies, and incorporating pedestrian-forward design elements such as curb ramps, sidewalks, and landscaped median refuges. The firm must ensure compliance with ADA and PROWAG standards and perform thorough traffic and drainage analysis to avoid negative impacts from the planned enhancements. The project is scheduled to be completed by May 2028, with construction starting by February 2027. Bidding will be facilitated through the online platform Civcast, with key dates including a bid opening set for February 2025 and submissions due by early April 2025. The pre-submittal conference is planned for March 2025 via WebEx, offering a platform for potential bidders to address queries and gather further details.