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Bid Title

SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL, STUDIES, AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING

Issuing Agency

Township of West Orange

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Mar 12, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL, STUDIES, AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	Panayiota Reynolds, QPA

Description: NOTICE OF COMPETITVE CONTRACT RFP The Township of West Orange is soliciting proposals through the competitive contracting process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, et seq. for the following service: Professional Planning and Technical Services For: SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL, STUDIES, AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING Proposal forms may be obtained in person at the Township of West Orange, 66 Main Street, Purchasing Room 111, County of Essex, West Orange, NJ 07052, Monday to Friday during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by emailing For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.. Bid can also be obtained at www.westorange.org/bids All proposal addenda will be issued on the Township Website www.westorange.org /bids. All interested respondents should check the website from now through bid opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement. Sealed proposals clearly marked with the title of project and name and address of party making submission, addressed to the West Orange Township Purchasing Department will be received by mail, or hand delivery, at the Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 on or before April 9, 2026 at 10:00am and will be publicly opened and read at that time in the Council Chambers on the same day. No bids received after that time will be considered. This project is funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration Grant Program and is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117-58), and its implementing regulations at 2 CFR Part 184. All demonstration, temporary, modular, or pilot materials purchased or installed using SS4A funds are subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements unless a waiver is approved by USDOT. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring and documenting compliance of all covered materials prior to installation. The Township, known dually as the Recipient, in accordance with the provisions of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. § § 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises  will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Bidders are required to comply with the Affirmative Action requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and have a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate P.L. 2004, c.57 As of March 1, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2025, c.72, all Township of West Orange current legal notices will be published on the Township’s official website for at least one week, or other time period as required by law, before transferring the publication to the Legal Notice Archive. Notices shall be published at the following link: https://westorange.org/2141/Current-Legal-Notices The NJ Secretary of State will create a centralized portal linking to the public notice pages of all public entities. Once completed, the hyperlink will be shared on all Township of West Orange legal notices: https://nj.gov/state/statewide-legal-notices-list.shtml Panayiota Reynolds Purchasing Agent Publication Date/Time: 3/12/2026 3:00 PM Publication Information: Website Closing Date/Time: 4/9/2026 10:00 AM Submittal Information: SEE BELOW Bid Opening Information: SEE BELOW Contact Person: PANAYIOTA REYNOLDS - PREYNOLDS@WESTORANGE.ORG Download Available: yes Business Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Fax Number: 973-736-8380 Related Documents: SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL, STUDIES, AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING RFP

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE

ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Request for Proposals

Professional Planning and Technical Services Consultant For:

SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL, STUDIES, AND

SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING

Bid Submission Date:

Thursday, April 9, 2026

10:00 AM

Prevailing Time

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE * 66 MAIN STREET * WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

(973) 325-4056

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NOTICE OF COMPETITVE CONTRACT RFP

The Township of West Orange is soliciting proposals through the competitive contracting process in

accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, et seq. for the following service:

Professional Planning and Technical Services For:

SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL, STUDIES, AND

SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING

Proposal forms may be obtained in person at the Township of West Orange, 66 Main Street, Purchasing

Room 111, County of Essex, West Orange, NJ 07052, Monday to Friday during regular business hours 8:30

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by emailing preynolds@westorange.org. Bid can also be obtained at

www.westorange.org/bids

All proposal addenda will be issued on the Township Website www.westorange.org/bids. All interested

respondents should check the website from now through bid opening. It is the sole responsibility of the

respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

Sealed proposals clearly marked with the title of project and name and address of party making submission,

addressed to the West Orange Township Purchasing Department will be received by mail, or hand delivery,

at the Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 on or before April 9, 2026 at 10:00am and

will be publicly opened and read at that time in the Council Chambers on the same day. No bids received

after that time will be considered.

This project is funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe

Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration Grant Program and is subject to the

Build America, Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117-58), and its implementing regulations at 2 CFR Part

184. All demonstration, temporary, modular, or pilot materials purchased or installed using SS4A

funds are subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements unless a waiver is approved

by USDOT. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring and documenting compliance of all

covered materials prior to installation.

The Township, known dually as the Recipient, in accordance with the provisions of the Title VI of

the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. § § 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby

notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this

advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to

submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of

race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Bidders are required to comply with the Affirmative Action requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and

N.J.A.C. 17:27 and have a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate P.L. 2004, c.57

As of March 1, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2025, c.72, all Township of West Orange current

legal notices will be published on the Township’s official website for at least one week, or other time

period as required by law, before transferring the publication to the Legal Notice Archive. Notices shall be

published at the following link: https://westorange.org/2141/Current-Legal-Notices

The NJ Secretary of State will create a centralized portal linking to the public notice pages of all public

entities. Once completed, the hyperlink will be shared on all Township of West Orange legal notices:

https://nj.gov/state/statewide-legal-notices-list.shtml

Panayiota Reynolds

Purchasing Agent

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUESTED:

The Township of West Orange requests proposals from qualified professional consulting firms to

provide planning and technical support services under the U.S. Department of Transportation

(USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, Planning and Demonstration Grant

Program. The project will consist of two focused safety studies; a Vulnerable Road User (VRU)

Safety Study, and a Roadway Lighting Safety (RLS) Study with respective mapping components.

Both studies are intended to support a data-driven, analysis-based approach to reducing roadway

fatalities and serious injuries by informing future safety improvement projects and update the

Township’s Vision Zero Action Plan.

ORGANIZATION REQUESTING PROPOSALS

Township of West Orange

66 Main St.

West Orange, NJ 07052

CONTACT PERSON

Panayiota Reynolds

Purchasing Agent, R.P.P.S, QPA

preynolds@westorange.org

Telephone (973) 325-4056

Fax

(973) 736-8380

PURPOSE OF REQUEST

The Township of West Orange will be in need of qualified professional consulting firms to provide

planning and technical support services under the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, Planning and Demonstration Grant Program.

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GLOSSARY

The following definitions shall apply to and are used in this Request for Qualification:

"Township" - refers to the Township of West Orange.

"Qualification Statement" - refers to the complete response to this RFP submitted by the

Respondents.

"Qualified Respondent" - refers to those Respondents who (in the sole judgment of the.

(Township) has satisfied the qualification criteria set forth in this RFQ.

"RFP" --- refers to this competitive contracting process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, et seq.

for the following service

'Respondent" or 'Respondents"- refers to the interested party that submitted a Qualification

Statement.

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PROFESSIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The project will consist of two focused safety studies; a Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Safety Study,

and a Roadway Lighting Safety (RLS) Study with respective mapping components. Both studies

are intended to support a data-driven, analysis-based approach to reducing roadway fatalities

and serious injuries by informing future safety improvement projects and update the Township’s

Vision Zero Action Plan.

Professionals with licensing and experience with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, Planning and Demonstration Grant Program are a

must to perform the services set forth in this Request for Proposal.

The following is a brief description of the professional services needed, including, where

appropriate, a description of tasks involved. Services are not limited to what is described herein.

1. Data Collection & Existing Conditions Analysis:

a. Compile and analyze crash data with emphasis on;

i. Vulnerable road user crashes;

ii. Nighttime and low-light condition crashes;

b. Review roadway characteristics, traffic volumes, and speed data;

c. Review Township’s Vision Zero Action Plan;

d. Inventory existing lighting and assess against current USDOT standards;

e. Review local, county, state, and federal safety plans;

f. Preparation of existing condition and existing inventory maps.

2. Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Safety Study:

a. Review Township’s Vision Zero Action Plan;

b. Identify high risk locations and corridors;

c. Analyze crash patterns, severity, and contributing factors;

d. Evaluate risk factors such as, but not limited to; speed, visibility, access;

e. Identify evidence-based countermeasures;

f. Develop planning-level cost estimates and implementation considerations;

g. Develop criteria to prioritize improvements and provide; near, mid- and long-

term actions;

h. Align recommendations with future implementation grant opportunities

(county, state and federal);

i. Prepare mapping for public and stakeholder engagement;

j. Prepare final reports for digital public distribution;

k. Update the Township’s Vision Zero Action Plan based on, but not limited to

the; data, results, and recommendations of the VRU Safety Study.

3. Roadway Lighting Safety (RLS) Study;

a. Review Township’s Vision Zero Action Plan;

b. Review existing lighting infrastructure and policies;

c. Identify inconsistencies and outdated lighting practices;

d. Evaluate lighting needs at intersections, crossings, and high-risk corridors

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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