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The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking proposals for a two-and-a-half-year contract to provide program development, planning, implementation, and evaluation services related to school-based transportation and roadway safety. The project, funded by the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, aims to improve safety for youth and families in three metro Atlanta communities: Clayton County, Spalding County, and the City of Brookhaven. The anticipated available funds for this contract are approximately $1,700,000. Key activities include: Supplemental Planning: Conducting family surveys and road safety audits to identify barriers and opportunities for safe school travel. Outreach Demonstration Activities: Implementing community and teen driver education programs focused on vulnerable road users, and organizing school pool pilots (bike buses, walk buses). Infrastructure Demonstration Activity: Designing and implementing temporary tactical infrastructure improvements (e. g. , temporary bike lanes, traffic calming) at selected schools to test safety countermeasures. Project Administration: Providing program oversight, reporting, financial accountability, and documentation support. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Official responses to questions will be posted by 5:00 PM EST on Monday, May 18, 2026. The contract award is anticipated in late June 2026, with work expected to begin on July 1, 2026, and all work activities to be completed by December 31, 2028. All documentation associated with SS4A funding must be retained by the awardee for seven years without exception. Proposals must not exceed 25 pages and should be submitted electronically through the ARC procurement website.
The bid notice states that all work activities must be completed by December 31, 2028. The successful firm or team of firms should be prepared to begin work on July 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that the review of written proposals and interviews will be based on the following evaluation criteria: related experience, qualifications, and references of the firm or project team (40%); technical approach (40%); work plan and schedule (10%); and proposed budget (10%).
The bid notice states that applicants must have experience, skills, and a level of knowledge of school-based transportation issues and interventions in the area to be served, as well as demonstrated, documented expertise in marketing, outreach and educational efforts, the NEPA process, and infrastructure planning and installation.
The bid notice states that questions concerning this RFP must be submitted electronically through the ARC procurement website by 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The bid notice states that the anticipated available funds for this contract will be approximately $1,700,000.
