SS4A Supplemental Planning & Demonstration Projects - Alachua County

Alachua County, Florida, through its Growth Management Department, is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-610-MM for supplemental planning and demonstration projects aimed at improving safety for vulnerable road users on County-maintained roadways within the City of Gainesville. Utilizing Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding, the project requires a qualified professional to provide planning activities, construction documents, project plans, and specifications. The procurement is conducted under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, with a response deadline of October 21, 2026. Proposals are evaluated on a points-based system focusing on project understanding and approach, the ability to meet schedule and budget requirements, and the qualifications of the project manager and team. The resulting contract will be a professional services agreement with payments made monthly in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, contingent upon annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. Key contractual requirements include maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 limits for general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability. Additionally, the selected contractor must utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system and adhere to a price escalation cap of 3% annually. All project deliverables must comply with federal, state, and local codes, and records must be retained for at least three years following final payment.