Request for Proposal - Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan

Description

Bid Posting Date: 10/01/2026 Project: Request for Proposal - Safe Streets and Roads for All - Safety Action Plan Request for Proposals Due - 5pm local time on November 2, 2026 The range of services includes, but is not limited to: The City of Valdez seeks to develop a Safety Action Plan focused on eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries, improving safety for all roadway users, and identifying practical, implementable strategies to reduce risk. This plan will provide a framework for exploring and implementing low-cost, high-impact projects and strategies to reduce crash risk and improve safety for all roadway users. Given the size of the community, the analysis should consider both observed crash data and systemic risk factors. The components of the plan will include, but are not limited to: A. Project Management and Coordination Coordinate with City staff, the Community Development and Capital Facilities departments, and a local safety task force throughout the planning process. Facilitate regular meetings and provide clear documentation of progress. B. Existing Conditions and Safety Analysis Conduct a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the existing transportation system, including roadway characteristics, traffic patterns, and safety conditions. Utilize available crash data, stakeholder input, and field observations to identify safety issues, trends, and contributing factors. C. Evaluation of All Roadway Users Evaluate safety conditions and risks for all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, freight, and other users, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and locations with elevated safety risks. D. Public and Stakeholder Engagement Develop and implement a public engagement strategy that includes public meetings, surveys, workshops, and other outreach methods to ensure broad and inclusive participation. Document all engagement activities and summarize key findings. E. High-Injury Network (HIN) Identification Develop a methodology to identify High-Injury Network corridors and intersections within the City. The methodology should be appropriate for a small community and may incorporate both crash data and systemic risk factors. F. Best Practices and Strategy Development Research and evaluate relevant local, state, and national best practices and evidence-based safety strategies.