Professional Design Engineering Services for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant Plan

The City of San Bernardino is soliciting proposals under RFP F-27-1064 for professional design engineering services to implement roadway safety improvements at five specific locations: Highland Avenue at Eucalyptus Drive, 30th Street, Meridian Avenue, Kendall Drive, and Lynwood Drive. The scope of work includes preliminary engineering, NEPA documentation, right-of-way and utility impact assessments, and project reporting. Proposed enhancements focus on pedestrian crossings, bicycle facilities, traffic signalization, pavement friction treatments, lighting upgrades, and sidewalk gap closures. An optional phase may include final engineering design, subsurface utility engineering, and right-of-way acquisition support. The selection process is based on demonstrated competence and professional qualification, evaluated through proposal submissions, in-person presentations, and City research. Proposers must pass critical criteria regarding California licensure, absence of conflicts of interest, and a clean five-year litigation history. The contract is subject to significant federal and state regulations, including 2 CFR 200, Build America Buy America domestic preference requirements, and California Labor Code prevailing wage rates. Additionally, the consultant must comply with USDOT Title VI non-discrimination assurances and ADA accessibility standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by November 18, 2026. The tentative timeline anticipates vendor selection in December 2026, with City Council approval and award in January 2027, and purchase order issuance in February 2027. Payment terms are set at 45 days from the receipt of detailed invoices. The City will monitor performance on a quarterly basis using a Performance Measurement Plan focused on quality, safety, and cost savings.