City of Valdez Request for Proposal - Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan 2026
City of ValdezCity · Valdez, AK- Due
- Nov 2, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kate Huber
- (907) 834-3401
The 30-second brief
The City of Valdez seeks a qualified consultant to develop a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) 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. The project scope includes project management and coordination, existing conditions and safety analysis, evaluation of all roadway users, public and stakeholder engagement, High-Injury Network (HIN) identification, best practices and strategy development, project identification and prioritization, plan development, plan adoption and presentation, and SS4A compliance. Proposals are due via email by 5:00 pm AKST on November 2, 2026, and must be submitted to Kate Huber and Bruce Wall. A total budget of $350,000 is allocated for this project. Evaluation criteria include team qualifications (25 points), proposed approach and timeline (25 points), experience with similar plans (20 points), community engagement plan and experience (20 points), and local knowledge (10 points).
Existing conditions and safety analysis summary, Public engagement summary, High-Injury Network (HIN) mapping, Executive summary suitable for public distribution, Draft Safety Action Plan, Final Safety Action Plan, Presentation materials
Team Qualifications (25), Proposed Approach and Timeline (25), Experience With Similar Plans (20), Community Engagement Plan and Experience (20), Local Knowledge (10)
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Summary
The City of Valdez seeks a qualified consultant to develop a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) 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.
The project scope includes project management and coordination, existing conditions and safety analysis, evaluation of all roadway users, public and stakeholder engagement, High-Injury Network (HIN) identification, best practices and strategy development, project identification and prioritization, plan development, plan adoption and presentation, and SS4A compliance. Proposals are due via email by 5:00 pm AKST on November 2, 2026, and must be submitted to Kate Huber and Bruce Wall. A total budget of $350,000 is allocated for this project. Evaluation criteria include team qualifications (25 points), proposed approach and timeline (25 points), experience with similar plans (20 points), community engagement plan and experience (20 points), and local knowledge (10 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Existing conditions and safety analysis summary
- Public engagement summary
- High-Injury Network (HIN) mapping
- Executive summary suitable for public distribution
- Draft Safety Action Plan
- Final Safety Action Plan
- Presentation materials
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Cover Letter
- Organization and Project Team
- Project Approach
- Budget
- Examples of Related Work and References
- Completed IRS form W-9
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- Valdez, AK
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Valdez?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Kate Huber.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Valdez in AK, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kate Huber at (907) 834-3401. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Existing conditions and safety analysis summary, Public engagement summary, High-Injury Network (HIN) mapping, Executive summary suitable for public distribution, Draft Safety Action Plan, Final Safety Action Plan, Presentation materials. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Team Qualifications (25), Proposed Approach and Timeline (25), Experience With Similar Plans (20), Community Engagement Plan and Experience (20), Local Knowledge (10)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Valdez?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Valdez are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Valdez regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, Organization and Project Team, Project Approach, Budget, Examples of Related Work and References, Completed IRS form W-9. Review the full document from City of Valdez for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Valdez, AK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.