Road Safety Action Plan

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified consulting firms to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan aimed at preventing fatalities and serious injuries across its 75 miles of county-owned roadways, with a maximum budget of $475,000 funded through a combination of federal and county sources. The project requires a detailed analysis of crash causes and types, identification of short-term maintenance improvements aligned with the existing capital budget, and long-term infrastructure upgrades requiring external funding, all accompanied by priority ranking, estimated timeframes, and cost projections. The consultant must also assist with Safe Streets For All grant administration, including completion of the federal Self-Certification Eligibility Worksheet, and implement a robust equity-focused public engagement strategy that prioritizes outreach to economically disadvantaged communities. The solicitation, numbered 26-39 and posted on June 26, 2026, with a July 24, 2026 deadline, mandates electronic submission through the Bonfire portal and requires a split proposal structure: a technical proposal with no pricing and a separate cost proposal, along with a completed Appendix A, W-9, and any optional disclosures such as Trade Secrets or Business Associate Agreements, the latter of which may be ignored. The contract incorporates extensive federal compliance requirements due to federal funding, including adherence to the OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Davis-Bacon Act for any construction work exceeding $2,000, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and federal civil rights laws such as Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contractors must maintain public liability insurance, protect confidential county data, indemnify the county against third-party claims, and comply with strict audit and record retention protocols, preserving costing and pricing records for three years post-final payment. Proposals will be evaluated primarily on past performance (40%) and technical experience—especially in completing SS4A Safety Action Plans—with staffing adequacy and relevant expertise (40%), followed by project management capabilities (15%) and unique qualifications (5%). At least one team member must hold AICP certification. The county reserves the right to conduct interviews with shortlisted firms, and selection must occur within 60 days of the deadline. Payment terms require invoices to be processed within 30 days of inspection and acceptance, and the county may offset any funds owed to it—including back taxes or liens—from contractor payments. The contract includes provisions for termination for convenience or default, non-appropriation clauses limiting payments to funds actually appropriated, and force