The City of Beloit, Wisconsin is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms for the development of a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The project is funded by a FHWA grant. Proposals are due by 9:00 a. m. Central Standard Time on April 6, 2026. The selected consultant will be responsible for project management, data collection and review, safety analysis, public engagement and collaboration, equity considerations, strategy and project selections, and ensuring project transparency. The estimated total budget for the study is $419,890. 00. The contract will be awarded based on Qualification-Based Selection (QBS) criteria, with price not being a factor in the initial ranking. Interviews may be held with the top three ranking consultants. The anticipated project start date is May 6, 2026, with a final action plan adoption date of May 17, 2027.
The deadline for proposal submission is April 6, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. Central Standard Time. The anticipated final action plan adoption date is May 17, 2027.
Payment for services under the contract will be made once per month. Invoices shall provide sufficient detail for the city to ascertain the work completed during the billing period. All invoices are payable net 30 days.
The bid will be evaluated using Qualification-Based Selection (QBS) criteria, focusing on project team and qualifications (20 pts), related project experience (15 pts), project approach and work plan (50 pts), ability to meet project deadlines (10 pts), and references (5 pts). Price will not be included in the initial ranking.
Proposals will be scored based on the consultant's proposed project team, including resumes and qualifications for each team member, and their experience with similar projects. The firm's understanding of the project and their detailed work plan will also be assessed.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The total anticipated budget for this study is $419,****.