REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: VISION ZERO PLAN

FULL RFP:CLICK HEREThe Borough of Red Bank (The Borough) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct an SS4A (Safe Street and Roads for All) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan relating to traffic and mobility, commonly referred to as a "Vision Zero" initiative, as described in this Request for Proposals (RFP). The purpose is to establish a framework for enhancing transportation safety in Red Bank and to develop a safety action plan that meets the requirements for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).The selected Consultant will be required to comply with all applicable federal regulations and contracting provisions needed for the federal funding authority. Additionally, all state regulations and provisions of the Borough's contract with the FHWA will be passed on to the Consultant. The Borough invites all qualified firms with experience in this area to submit proposals for thisproject.BACKGROUNDRed Bank's density creates a need to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers while also accommodating all types of transportation within our minimal roadway space. A comprehensive approach is needed to ensure safer roadways and reduce crashes through design, policy, and enforcement. Red Bank Borough is a community that lies on the eastern coast of central New Jersey along the Navesink River within Monmouth County. The Borough has 29.86 miles of roadways, of which 23.09 miles (77.3%) are maintained by the municipality, 5.25 miles (17.6%) by Monmouth County, and 1.52 miles (5.1%) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.An analysis of major transportation infrastructure follows to illustrate the need for this Plan. New Jersey Route 35 cuts through the center of the Borough, heading north from Shrewsbury into Middleton. Route 35 connects many municipalities along the eastern coast of New Jersey; as such, this roadway sees significant use by both Red Bank residents and those driving through the Borough to other destinations throughout the State, including shore points on the Atlantic Ocean.For most of its length within the Borough, Route 35 passes through residential areas. In northern Red Bank, the road skirts the western edge of downtown and further down the road crosses a bridge over the Navesink into Middleton. These factors contribute to increased traffic congestion and, therefore, increased danger to drivers and pedestrians along this section of roadway. Newman Springs Road is a street that branches off Route 35 and heads west along the southernmost end of the Borough. Just after the road leaves Red Bank’s jurisdiction, several merger ramps connect the roadway to the Garden State Parkway. This connection between Route 35 and the Garden State Parkway causes the roadway to experience significant vehicle traffic while passing by business and residential homes. Broad Street is another roadway that extends from Route 35, traversing through the entire Borough from north to south. While this roadway does connect to Route 35, much of its traffic and safety risks come from downtown Red Bank. Broad Street is the main roadway that runs through the center of downtown, exposing the roadway to intense vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The dense residential and retail development in this area makes it the busiest section of the Borough for both drivers and pedestrians. Through the creation of an Action Plan, the Borough can see what dangers need to be addressed throughout our roadway system.These high-traffic roadways present a larger problem when accounting for Red Bank’s size. The entire Borough spans only 1.75 square miles of land, and as such, walking is a popular form of transportation for residents of Red Bank. The Red Bank Train Station only increases the appeal of walking for residents of the Borough. The Station is in the north-west of the municipality and is within walking distance of downtown, the waterfront, and many residential blocks. The density in Red Bank may make walking easy; however, without adequate and regularly maintained safety measures installed on our road network, it also presents many dangers. Our crosswalks and sidewalks suffer significant wear due to heavy foot traffic, particularly in high-traffic areas like the intersections surrounding Red Bank Station. These intersections have faded crosswalks and deteriorated sidewalks, presenting unnecessary risks to pedestrians walking to and from the train station. The Borough frequently receives complaints from residents about pedestrian safety measures, especially in the areas around the Train Station. The Borough has completed studies to examine the needs in this area and has begun implementing projects to increase safety; however, a more comprehensive plan that considers the entire transportation layout is needed.SCOPE OF WORKRed Bank is committed to creating an Action Plan that meets the needs of all residents across theBorough. The Action Plan will encompass the entire Borough. Red Bank will utilize the US DOT's Safe System Approach to develop its Plan, including the six principles and five objectives it outlines. Additionally, the Borough will explore strategies that promote a multidisciplinary and systemic approach in developing its Action Plan. Upon completion of the Action Plan, the Borough will engage with residents to garner feedback from the community. Red Bank would greatly benefit from having the tools to properly map its high-injury network, utilizing data-based strategies to eliminate traffic-related deaths and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all its residents.Successful proposals should include a diverse team, with extensive demonstrated experience with Local Road Safety Plans, the Safe System Approach, national experience in safety planning and implementation, and relevant New Jersey experience.Technical proposals must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the goals, requirements, format, and guidelines presented in this RFP document.The following is a list of recommended tasks, deliverables, and suggested level of effort for this project. Unless otherwise specified, the Consultant shall complete and submit all deliverables outlined. An approximate percentage of the entire project is indicated for each task. Respondents are encouraged to prepare proposals that they consider the most appropriate to accomplish the stated project goals and produce high-quality deliverables.Note that although these tasks are presented below in sequential order, the Consultant might find it beneficial to conduct work on different tasks in parallel and may need to perform work in a different order than presented below. In submitting cost proposals, budgets should be detailed for each specific task. All deliverables are subject to Borough review and approval. Deliverables must be submitted first in draft form for review and then revised based on comments received from the Borough Representative. A minimum of two weeks should be assumed for the Borough review, unless otherwise specified. Following revisions, final documents shall be submitted. Final documents responding to Borough comments shall be completed within two weeks of receiving comments. The Consultant shall also clearly identify changes to the draft document when the final document is submitted. The Borough shall accept the deliverable when it reasonably determines that the applicable deliverable meets the required criteria. Unless otherwise specified, five (5) color copies (double-sided as appropriate) shall be required for all final technical memoranda and reports produced for this project.All interim and final project deliverables shall also be submitted in electronic format (on a flash drive or other electronic media, or via email, or via a file-sharing platform, as specified by the Borough project manager). Memoranda and reports shall be submitted to the Borough in both PDF format (to facilitate easy printing of additional copies) and editable format (i.e., Microsoft Word for text, Microsoft Excel for graphs and tables, and/or Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations, as applicable). The deliverables shall include the raw data files, including GIS files, for the graphics, and the Consultant shall provide a clear indication of the location of data underlying any graphics so that the staff can reproduce or modify graphics as needed.Addendum