RFP Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services

The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works is seeking to select a maximum of four qualified consultants to provide on-call professional traffic and transportation engineering services. The scope of work includes data collection, traffic impact and parking studies, roadway and multimodal design, traffic signal work, construction administration, and inspection services. The proposed contract term runs from November 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with two optional one-year renewals. Services will be authorized via individual work orders issued by the City Engineer, each with a pre-agreed not-to-exceed amount. Compensation is based on a submitted billing rate schedule, with payments made monthly and subject to a 5 percent retainage until final project approval. Consultants must meet strict insurance requirements, including 1 million dollars in general liability and 2 million dollars in professional liability coverage. The solicitation emphasizes equity and diversity, targeting a 30 percent diverse workforce and requiring specific subcontracting goals for MBEs and SDVOBs. Proposals are due by September 24, 2026, and selection is qualification-based.