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Bid Title

Request for Proposal - Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) – Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

Issuing Agency

Marietta city

Location

Ohio

Published Date

Nov 24, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 29, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Request for Proposal - Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) – Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF MARIETTA, OHIO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) – Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
“Critical Crossings, Connectivity, and the Removal of Barriers”

The City of Marietta, Ohio (“City”) hereby gives public notice that it is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consulting firms to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan under the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration Grant Program.

Scope of Services
The selected firm will assist the City in completing all tasks necessary to produce a federally compliant Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, including but not limited to:
• Crash data analysis and GIS mapping of high-injury networks;
• Review of existing City plans in support of a citywide safety analysis;
• Pedestrian, cyclist, and roadway safety assessment;
• Community and stakeholder engagement activities;
• Development of recommended strategies, interventions, and prioritization of projects;
• Preparation of documentation required for SS4A reporting and grant compliance.
Detailed scope, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements are provided in the full RFP.

Proposal Submission
Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. (EST) on December 29, 2026.

Submissions may be delivered either by hard copy or electronically:

Hard Copy:
City of Marietta Development Department
Attn: SS4A RFP
304 Putnam Street
Marietta, OH 45750

Electronic PDF:
amandaclark@mariettaohio.gov
geoffschenkel@mariettaohio.gov

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to the email addresses above. No oral interpretations will be provided.

Additional Information
The City will evaluate proposals in accordance with criteria set forth in the RFP, including relevant experience, technical approach, understanding of local conditions, community engagement strategy, and cost effectiveness. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and accept the proposal deemed in the best interest of the City.

Anticipated Award Date: May 1, 2026

Full RFP document, including required forms, timelines, and budget information.

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Request for Proposals (RFP)

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) – Comprehensive Safety Action Plan City of

Marietta, Ohio

“Critical Crossings, Connectivity, and the Removal of Barriers”

Section 1: Introduction

The City of Marietta, Ohio, has been awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)

Planning and Demonstration Grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal

Highway Administration (FHWA), in the amount of $120,000 federal share with a $30,000

local match (total $150,000).

The City seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms to assist in developing a

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The plan will identify strategies to reduce roadway

fatalities and serious injuries, improve safety for all users, and meet federal requirements under

the SS4A program.

Section 2: Background

 Federal Award Number: 693JJ32540682

 Assistance Listing: 20.939

 Period of Performance: 13 months

 Designation: Planning

Marietta’s safety challenges include:

 Crash hotspots along Pike Street and Greene Street

 Truck traffic on Route 7, SR 60, SR26, and I-77 corridors

 Pedestrian safety concerns downtown and near Marietta College related to incoming

traffic flow from SR 60, SR 7, SR 550, SR 676 and to a lesser degree SR 26

 Lack of safety due to the creation of isolation from busy highways exacerbating the

vulnerability of at risk populations

 Limited bicycle infrastructure and connectivity

Section 3: Scope of Work

The selected consultant will provide services including:

1. Data Collection & Analysis

o Review crash data and traffic patterns

o Review of existing City plans to support safety analysis and recommended

interventions applied to a citywide context

o GIS mapping of high-injury corridors

o Assessment of pedestrian and cyclist safety

2. Community Engagement

o Public workshops, surveys, stakeholder meetings

o Inclusive outreach to schools, seniors, and vulnerable populations

3. Safety Action Plan Development

o Draft and finalize a plan with measurable strategies

o Recommend infrastructure, policy, and enforcement improvements

o Prioritize projects for federal implementation funding

4. Grant Compliance Support

o Prepare documentation for SS4A reporting

Section 4: Deliverables

 GIS crash analysis maps

 Review of existing City plans for the purpose of safety analysis

 Public engagement summary report

 Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (due February 27, 2027)

 After month 11 edits from FHWA, Final Comprehensive Safety Action Plan is to be

publicly available by May 29, 2027

Section 5: Proposal Requirements

 Firm qualifications and relevant SS4A/Vision Zero experience

 Project team and resumes

 Technical approach and methodology

 Community engagement strategy

 Timeline and milestones (aligned with federal deadlines)

 Itemized cost proposal

Section 6: Evaluation Criteria

 Experience with roadway safety planning and federal grants

 Understanding of Marietta’s local context

 Quality of technical approach

 Strength of community engagement plan

 Cost-effectiveness

Section 7: Administrative Information

 Submission Deadline: December 29, 2026

 Format: Hard copy to: City of Marietta Development Department, 304 Putnam Street,

Marietta, OH 45750 or Electronic PDF copy to: Amanda Clark

amandaclark@mariettaohio.gov and Geoff Schenkel geoffschenkel@mariettaohio.gov

 Questions: Submit in writing to the contacts above

 Anticipated Award Date: May 1, 2026

Section 8: Timeline (13 Months)

Phase

Kickoff

Data Collection &

Engagement

Activities

Contract signing, initial

meetings

Crash data, GIS mapping,

Workshops, Surveys

Draft Plan

Develop strategies

Submit to FHWA for

Review

Draft review

Final Plan

Revisions, grant reporting

Duration

Deliverables

Months 1–2 Work plan

Months

3–7

Analysis maps,

engagement report

Months 8- Draft plan

10

Month 11 Reviewed draft

Months 12-

13

Final plan & SS4A report

Section 9: Budget

Task

Estimated Cost

Safety Analysis

$63,000

Equity Considerations

$12,000

Public & Stakeholder Engagement $22,500

Strategy & Project Selection

$37,500

Final Plan, Report, & Meetings $15,000

Total

$150,000

Section 10: Proposal Submission Form

Firm Name: __________________________ Contact Person: ______________________

Address: _____________________________ Phone/Email: _________________________

Total Proposed Cost: __________________

Signature: _______________________________

Date: __________________________________

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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