About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Marshfield Board of Public Works is requesting proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms to conduct a citywide traffic signal system study. The selected consultant will perform data collection, signal warrant analysis, signal timing and phasing optimization, progression analysis, and hardware deficiency evaluations for designated intersections. Additional scope includes obtaining WisDOT approval, installing revised timing plans, conducting field reviews, preparing a final report, and presenting the results to the City. Only onshore US organizations are eligible to submit proposals. The assigned Project Manager or Lead Traffic Engineer must possess at least five years of traffic signal engineering experience, and firms must satisfy the City's minimum insurance coverage requirements. Proposals must be submitted digitally via email to [email protected] no later than November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Written questions are accepted via email until the same deadline. City staff will evaluate proposals based on criteria including the firm's understanding of requirements, qualifications, pertinent experience, and references.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Marshfield Board of Public Works
Scope of work
- Project management, coordination, kick-off meeting, and progress review meetings
- Collect eight hours of peak traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle classification counts
- Develop optimized signal timing, phasing plans, and progression analysis
- Evaluate five unsignalized intersections for traffic signal warrants and roundabout strategies
- Analyze emission and fuel consumption reductions for Carbon Reduction Program compliance
- Prepare draft and final reports and make a public presentation to the Board of Public Works
- Obtain WisDOT approval and install revised timing and phasing plans in the field
- Perform a follow-up field review approximately four weeks after implementation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Adherence to requirements of the RFP | Not specified |
| Consultant's understanding of the project requirements | Not specified |
| Pertinent experience, qualifications, and references of the project team | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Project Manager and/or Lead Traffic Engineer shall have a minimum of five years experience in traffic signal systems design and analysis
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of consultant's understanding of project requirements
- Description of technical approach, task sequence, benchmarks, and milestone dates
- Resumes of key design staff including Project Manager and Lead Traffic Engineer
- Statement regarding non-substitution of key personnel without prior City approval
- Description of similar project experience involving key proposed staff
- Client references including names, addresses, and phone numbers
- Designation of single point of contact
- Proposed use of City staff, equipment, materials, or data
- Proposed services to be sub-consulted and anticipated sub-consultants
- Proposed project schedule with key milestone dates
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 25, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
- Staff evaluation of proposals
- Nov. 30 – Dec. 4, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit a PDF version of the proposal via email labeled Proposal for Engineering Services – WisDOT ID 1009-45-71. Respondent's email and telephone numbers must be included.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- City of Marshfield, Wisconsin
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate of Insurance naming City of Marshfield as additional insured, Automobile Liability on Any Auto basis, Workers Compensation with waiver of subrogation, and continued coverage for 2 years after final acceptance.
- Funding
- Federal funding via Wisconsin DOT Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) subprogram # 206, 23 U.S.C. 112, Wis. Stat. § 66.0901, and 23 CFR 172