What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe MidSouth Development District seeks proposals from qualified individuals and firms to develop a comprehensive regional Safety Action Plan across a tri-state region. The requested scope includes adopting a zero-fatality commitment, convening a stakeholder group, analyzing historical crash data, leading community engagement, reviewing current policies, and compiling a comprehensive set of safety projects and strategies. Eligible bidders are restricted to onshore U.S. organizations with appropriate business licenses, insurance, and public sector experience. Written questions must be submitted to [email protected] by October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. Respondents must submit one PDF proposal via email to the same address by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. An evaluation committee will score proposals based on qualifications and experience (15 points), understanding and approach to the scope (25 points), and cost and overall value (15 points). The anticipated contract term runs from November 16, 2026, through March 30, 2028, and bidders must submit a budget containing estimated costs by scope component alongside a total not-to-exceed price.
Scope of work
- Adopt an official public commitment to an eventual goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries
- Create and convene a Transportation Safety Stakeholders Group
- Conduct analysis of existing conditions, historical trends, and geospatial crash locations
- Conduct broad community engagement via surveys, public meetings, and online platforms
- Develop an assessment of current policies, plans, guidelines, and standards
- Compile a comprehensive set of prioritized projects and strategies using a Safe System Approach
- Conduct an SS4A Implementation Grant Workshop and provide conceptual designs for five focus area locations per county
- Incorporate local safety issues such as flooding, rural road concerns, and demonstration projects
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications/Experience with similar projects | 15 |
| Understanding of requirements and approach to scope of work | 25 |
| Qualifications, capacity, expertise | 15 |
| Knowledge of local transportation characteristics and safety issues | 15 |
| Cost and overall value | 15 |
| Proposal responsiveness | 10 |
| Innovation | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and federal documentation, reimbursement, reporting, audit, and records-retention requirements
- Demonstrated capacity for timely performance and participation in virtual/in-person meetings in the region
- Appropriate business licenses, insurance, and professional qualifications for proposed services
- Relevant experience, specific qualifications, and technical expertise of firm and team on federal/nonfederal-aid projects
- Familiarity with project type and understanding of work completed to date and objectives
- Adequate and appropriate disciplines within the project team relevant to MDD needs
- Project team/management approach demonstrating capability to perform volume and quality of work on schedule
- Experience working in the public sector and knowledge of public sector procurement and decision-making processes
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter
- Understanding and approach description
- Workplan and availability
- Qualifications and team details (including resumes and subcontractor disclosures)
- References (three client references and examples of relevant plans/studies with costs)
- Cost proposal
- Conflicts and disclosures
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit one electronic PDF proposal to [email protected] with subject line Safety Action Plan RFP - [Respondent Name]. Proposals are limited to 15 pages.