RFQ-SAFE STREETS FOR ALL SAFETY PLAN & STREET STUDY CONSULTANT SERVICES

Agency:	City of Douglas
State:	Arizona
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction 541330 - Engineering Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Jan 12, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 4, 2026
Solicitation No:	RFQ 2026-1
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CITY OF DOUGLAS, ARIZONA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan & Complete Street Study Consultants

ISSUED: January 12, 2026

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: February 04, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

INTRODUCTION

The City of Douglas, Arizona, is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified

consulting firms to provide professional services for two critical initiatives:

1. Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP)

for the City of Douglas. (COD)

2. Complete Street Study – Evaluation and planning to improve multimodal transportation

infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and ADA-compliant

accessibility on the streets listed in the RAISE Grant.

These projects are funded through the Safe Streets for All Federal Grant Program. The timeline

for these studies requires all deliverables to be completed by December 2026.

The COD seeks a data-driven, community-informed, and implementable plan that prioritizes

roadway safety, accessibility, and equity.

SS4A Grant Priorities

1. Promote safety to prevent death and serious injuries on public roadways

2. Employ low-cost, high-impact strategies that can improve safety over a wide geographic

area

3. Ensure equitable investment in the safety needs of underserved communities, which

includes both underserved urban and rural communities

4. Incorporate evidence-based projects and strategies and adopt innovative technologies

and strategies

5. Demonstrate engagement with a variety of public and private stakeholders

6. Align with the Department’s mission and Strategic Goals such as safety; climate change

and sustainability; equity and Justice40; and workforce development, job quality, and

wealth creation

BACKGROUND

Douglas, Arizona, is a border city in Cochise County with approximately 16,534 residents.

Founded in 1901 as a copper smelter site, Douglas developed through mining, ranching, and

railroad industries. Today, the Raul Hector Castro Land Port of Entry serves as a major economic

driver, facilitating the movement of pedestrians, commercial trucks, and personal vehicles

across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Douglas is entering a new era of economic expansion with the two federally funded Port of

Entry projects known as the Two Port Solution: 1. The new Commercial Land Port of Entry is

approximately 4.5 miles west of the existing Douglas Port of Entry, currently under construction

and dedicated to truck traffic and 2. The new Raul H. Castro Port of Entry that will handle all

pedestrian and private vehicles, tourism , commuters, bikes, and daily student crossings,

scheduled to start construction in 2026.

The City of Douglas has obtained a Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Grant and a RAISE Grant that will

focus on specific improvements to selected streets. The RAISE Grant will be administered

entirely by ADOT and will work in conjunction with the Complete Streets Study of the selected

streets identified in the RAISE grant application. The RAISE Grant application, as well as other

informative documents, can be found in the appendix below.

Transportation and Safety Challenges:

• High-risk safety conditions: Cochise County has a traffic fatality rate of 18.65 (2017–

2021 FARS data).

• Equity considerations: About 23.35% of the population lives in disadvantaged census

tracts.

• Traffic and pedestrian challenges: Over 776,000 pedestrian crossings and 27,000

commercial truck crossings were recorded in 2023, with 1.5 million personal vehicle

crossings.

• Infrastructure gaps: Approximately 37 miles of city streets lack sidewalks or curbs,

creating scattered safety vulnerabilities, particularly in residential neighborhoods.

• Recent safety incidents: Several pedestrian and cyclist fatalities underscore the urgent

need for a comprehensive safety plan.

The City of Douglas seeks to develop a comprehensive, equity-focused safety action plan and

street study to guide investments, reduce fatalities and serious injuries, and enhance

multimodal mobility for all users.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Part 1: Safety Action Plan

The selected consultant shall support the City in the development of a Comprehensive Safety

Action Plan (CSAP) consistent with federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) requirements.

Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following components:

1. Leadership Commitment and Goal Setting - Support an official public commitment

establishing measurable goals and timelines toward eliminating roadway fatalities and serious

injuries.

2. Planning Structure - Establish and support a committee or task force to oversee Action Plan

development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring.

3. Safety Analysis - Analyze crash data and roadway conditions to identify high-risk locations,

contributing factors, and systemic safety needs.

4. Engagement and Collaboration - Conduct inclusive public and stakeholder engagement and

coordinate with overlapping jurisdictions and partner agencies.

5. Equity Considerations - Identify underserved communities and evaluate equity impacts of

proposed strategies using data-driven analysis.

6. Policy and Process Changes - Review existing policies and standards and recommend

changes to better prioritize transportation safety.

7. Strategy and Project Selection - Identify and prioritize data-driven safety projects and

strategies using a Safe System Approach.

8. Progress and Transparency - Establish performance measures and reporting methods to

track progress and ensure ongoing public transparency.

Part 2: Complete Street Study

The selected consultant will conduct a Complete Street Study to improve multimodal

transportation infrastructure on the following streets: G Avenue, Chino Road, F Avenue, Pan

American, 3rd Street, 10th Street, Washington Avenue (within city limits), and 1st Street.

The Complete Street Study for the above named streets must be completed by December

2026.

Scope includes:

1. Data Collection and Analysis - Assess existing street network conditions, traffic volumes,

multimodal connectivity, and ADA accessibility. - Identify gaps in pedestrian, bicycle, and

vehicular infrastructure. - Evaluate potential improvements for safety, accessibility, and

mobility.

2. Public Engagement - Develop an inclusive engagement plan to gather input from residents,

schools, businesses, and stakeholders. - Conduct meetings, open houses, and surveys to

identify community priorities.

3. Design Recommendations - Develop feasible, high-impact, cost-effective street and

intersection improvements. - Provide prioritization based on safety, equity, and potential

impact. - Include ADA-compliant recommendations integrated with existing City plans.

4. Final Study Deliverables - Submit draft and final Complete Street Study, including

recommendations, maps, and cost estimates. - Deliverables must align with City objectives and

provide actionable guidance.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals should include the following sections:

1. Cover Letter & Submission Checklist – Identify principal contact and office managing

the project.

2. Firm Qualifications & Experience – Highlight prior work with SS4A, Complete Streets,

ADA compliance, and multimodal projects.

3. Project Team – Include resumes, qualifications, certifications, and availability.

4. Project Understanding & Approach – Methodology for data collection, engagement,

analysis, and plan development.

5. Community Engagement & Equity Approach – Strategies for engaging diverse

populations and stakeholders.

6. Quality Assurance & Compliance – Procedures for compliance with federal

requirements and internal QA/QC.

7. Schedule & Availability – Confirm ability to meet tight timelines.

8. References – Provide at least three recent client references.

9. Other Required Information – Proof of insurance and other relevant documents.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

• Submit as a single PDF titled:

“RFQ – Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan & Complete Street Study”

• Email to: Rene Rios, Procurement Specialist at rene.rios@douglasaz.gov and cc: Alma

Andrade, City Clerk at alma.andrade@douglasaz.gov

• Submission deadline: February 4, 2026

• Late submissions will not be considered.

Questions must be submitted to Rene Rios by January 19, with responses provided via email.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Evaluation based on firm qualifications, project team, understanding & approach,

community engagement, quality assurance, and references.

• Shortlisted firms may be invited for interviews.

• Final selection based on overall qualifications, project approach, and ability to meet

project objectives and tight timelines.

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

Milestone

Date

RFQ Issued

Jan. 12, 2026 & Jan. 14, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Teams) Jan.17, 2026

Deadline for Questions

Jan. 19, 2026

Proposals Due

Feb. 04, 2026

Selection & Recommendation Feb. 10, 2026

Contract Award

Feb. 11, 2026

Notice to Proceed

Feb. 12, 2026

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

2. All proposals become property of the City.

3. Consultants bear all costs associated with proposal preparation.

4. Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations is required.

5. The City may terminate contracts for cause or non-appropriation of funds.

6. Alternate proposals will not be considered unless justified as an unintentional factual

mistake.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Bid Number:	RFQ 2026-1
Bid Title:	RFQ-SAFE STREETS FOR ALL SAFETY PLAN & STREET STUDY CONSULTANT SERVICES
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

RFQ-SAFE STREETS FOR ALL SAFETY PLAN & STREET STUDY CONSULTANT SERVICES

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