Downtown Circulation Study Update Service

The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a qualified vendor to develop an updated downtown circulation study. This study will function as a district-level multimodal network and gateway strategy for the downtown area while reinforcing regional access. The agency needs to address increasing person-trip demand associated with new residential, medical, and entertainment developments. The project aims to support a "Park Once" philosophy and facilitate internal movement by walking, bicycling, transit, and micromobility. The selected vendor must analyze gateway and interchange conditions that shape how residents, visitors, commercial deliveries, and emergency vehicles enter and exit downtown. The scope also requires addressing evolving vehicle types, including higher-speed electric bicycles and scooters operating within constrained urban spaces. The agency requires creative approaches to safety and speed management to navigate state-imposed minimum speed limits and corridor configurations. The study must also evaluate potential long-term modifications to freeway interchanges that influence downtown access and street network performance. All performance of the work will take place offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine pricing. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 2, 2026.