RFP539 - Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning, Engagement, and Implementation

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is soliciting proposals under RFP539 for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program focused on planning, engagement, and implementation activities across the 20-county Metro Atlanta region. This effort centers on program development and pop-up infrastructure related to school-based transportation and roadway safety enhancements. The contract covers a performance period from July 8, 2026, through December 31, 2028, during which the selected firm or team will conduct family surveys, road safety audits, community and teen driver education programs, school pool pilots, and tactical infrastructure demonstrations. Deliverables include monthly progress and budget reports, final comprehensive reports aligned with ARC's Regional Safety Strategy, and retention of all project documentation for seven years. All activities must comply with applicable federal and state regulations such as the Clean Air and Water Acts, ADA standards, immigration laws, and SS4A program requirements. Proposal evaluation places significant emphasis on the offeror’s relevant experience and qualifications and the proposed technical approach, each weighted at 40%, while the proposed work plan and schedule and budget each carry a 10% weight. The award process utilizes a trade-off methodology rather than lowest price, allowing ARC discretion for multiple or partial awards. The contract incorporates standard clauses with fill-in-the-blank provisions relating to scope, performance timeline, compensation limits, and compliance certifications, including E-Verify and DBE participation goals. Proposers must register on the ARC procurement site and submit their proposals electronically by 5:00 PM EST on June 4, 2026. Restrictions on communication with ARC staff during the solicitation period apply. The contract includes requirements for confidentiality markings, conflict of interest disclosures, and strict adherence to federal financial and administrative standards, including documentation retention and prompt subcontractor payments. No explicit contract value or pricing is provided in the solicitation, and key administrative contacts such as designated Contracting Officer’s Representatives are not named. The contract type is implied to be service-based but is not explicitly identified as fixed price or cost reimbursement.