RFP No. 26-0034 CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR EDGEWOOD ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY ¿ P.I. #20289

The Columbus Consolidated Government, in coordination with the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study, is seeking a qualified consultant team to conduct a comprehensive corridor study along Edgewood Road in Columbus, Georgia, with the goal of improving traffic flow, enhancing safety, and expanding active transportation options such as walking and cycling. The study will involve data collection on traffic volumes and speeds, analysis of crash records, public engagement through at least two formal meetings and ongoing digital outreach, evaluation of road diet and lane reconfiguration alternatives, and development of cost estimates and implementation timelines for recommended improvements. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price agreement with an estimated 12-month performance period following issuance of the notice to proceed, and award will be made based solely on technical qualifications using a trade-off methodology under the Brooks Act, with price considered only after selection. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DemandStar by 10:00 PM on May 22, 2026, in two separate files: a technical proposal and a separate cost proposal, adhering to strict page limits for key sections including the technical approach, project manager and team leader qualifications, and experience summaries. Proposers are required to submit a series of mandatory, notarized certifications and disclosures, including an E-Verify Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Federal Compliance Certification, and signed acknowledgements of all addenda, with failure to provide any resulting in automatic disqualification. Insurance requirements are stringent and non-negotiable, with minimum coverage thresholds of $5 million in umbrella liability, $1 million each in professional liability, asbestos removal, and environmental impairment liabilities, and all policies must name the City as an additional insured. The consultant must demonstrate prior experience with Georgia Department of Transportation processes and project development standards, and key personnel must be identified with detailed qualifications limited to prescribed page counts. The consultant must also maintain an accounting system compliant with federal cost principles and be free of any disqualifying legal or audit issues, including a prohibition on past contracts with unresolved litigation exceeding $500,000. All work must be performed within the City of Columbus, Georgia, and the contractor will be subject to oversight and acceptance by the City, with compliance mandated under federal civil rights, ADA, labor standards, and environmental regulations.