Professional Services for Traffic Engineering Services

The City of Buffalo Department of Public Works is seeking professional traffic engineering services for a three-year term from 2027 through 2029. The scope of work involves supporting various traffic engineering functions, including corridor crash and all-way stop analyses, signal warrant and timing plan development, mid-block crossing and traffic calming assessments, and the review of signal inventories and work zone traffic control plans. All work must adhere to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the New York State Supplement. Qualified staff must possess PE licensure or PTOE certification and experience with traffic analysis software. The City requires assigned personnel to be located at Buffalo City Hall for a minimum of eight hours per week, and proposals must specify the maximum weekly availability for each staff member. Award selection is based on the total content of the proposal, with the highest weight placed on staff experience (45%), followed by the fee schedule (25%), and minority and female workforce development and business opportunities (20% combined). The contract includes specific MWBE goals of 15% for MBE and 5% for WBE. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability at $2,000,000 each, and Automobile Liability at $1,000,000. The City of Buffalo must be named as an additional insured and certificate holder. Proposals are evaluated on the ability to provide cost-effective, qualified staff to augment the Department of Public Works, with a preference for staff who can work physically within City Hall.