REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - CITYWIDE SIDEWALK INVENTORY 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Citywide Sidewalk Inventory, ADA Accessibility Audit,
Gap Analysis, and Connectivity Study
City of Bainbridge, Georgia
1. Introduction
The City of Bainbridge is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering, planning,
transportation, and/or GIS consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive citywide
sidewalk inventory and assessment. The purpose of this project is to establish a detailed
understanding of existing pedestrian infrastructure conditions, accessibility compliance,
network gaps, and pedestrian connectivity throughout the city.
The selected consultant will provide a comprehensive sidewalk and pedestrian
infrastructure database that will assist the City with capital planning, ADA transition
planning, grant applications, prioritization of improvements, and long-term
transportation and mobility planning.
2. Project Objectives
* Develop a comprehensive GIS-based inventory of existing sidewalks and pedestrian
facilities.
* Assess the physical condition of sidewalks and associated infrastructure.
* Conduct an ADA accessibility audit of pedestrian facilities.
* Identify gaps in the pedestrian network.
* Analyze pedestrian connectivity to key destinations.
* Prioritize existing sidewalk rehabilitation and future sidewalk improvements and
investments.
* Provide implementation recommendations and cost estimates.
City of Bainbridge, Georgia - Sidewalk Inventory & Assessment RFP

3. Scope of Services
Task 1 - Project Management and Coordination
* Conduct kickoff meeting and develop project schedule.
* Coordinate with City staff and stakeholders.
* Provide monthly progress reports.
Task 2 - Existing Sidewalk and Pedestrian Infrastructure Inventory
* Inventory sidewalks, shared-use paths, curb ramps, crosswalks, and related
infrastructure.
* Collect GIS-based location data, dimensions, materials, conditions, and
photographs.
Task 3 - Sidewalk Condition Assessment
* Evaluate cracking, trip hazards, drainage issues, root intrusion, and structural
failures.
* Develop a standardized sidewalk condition scoring/rating system.
Task 4 - ADA Accessibility Audit
* Conduct ADA and PROWAG compliance review.
* Identify non-compliant facilities and recommended corrective actions.
Task 5 - Gap Analysis
* Identify missing sidewalk segments, unsafe crossings, and pedestrian barriers.
* Evaluate connectivity to schools, parks, downtown, shopping areas, and public
facilities.
Task 6 - Connectivity Analysis
* Analyze walkability and pedestrian connectivity.
* Identify priority pedestrian corridors and multimodal opportunities.
Task 7 - Prioritization and Implementation Strategy
* Develop a prioritization matrix and planning-level cost estimates.
* Recommend project phasing and funding opportunities.
Task 8 - Final Report and Presentation
* Prepare draft and final reports.
* Provide GIS deliverables, including GIS data in a format that the City can update
City of Bainbridge, Georgia - Sidewalk Inventory & Assessment RFP

internally in the future, a dashboard of current conditions, and an ESRI webmap
showing the results of the study and presentation materials that the City can host on
the City website.
4. Minimum Consultant Qualifications
Interested firms shall demonstrate:
* Experience conducting sidewalk inventories and ADA audits.
* Experience with pedestrian planning and connectivity studies.
* GIS and asset management capabilities.
* Familiarity with ADA and PROWAG standards.
* Experience with municipal transportation planning.
* Experience working with Georgia local governments preferred.
5. Proposal Requirements
Proposals shall include:
1. Cover Letter
2. Firm Overview and Qualifications
3. Relevant Project Experience
4. Project Understanding and Approach
5. Proposed Methodology
6. Project Schedule
7. Key Personnel and Resumes
8. Sample Deliverables
9. Fee Proposal
10. References
11. Signed E-Verify Form
6. Evaluation Criteria
* Experience and Qualifications - 30%
* Project Understanding and Approach - 25%
* Personnel and Capacity - 20%
* Cost Proposal - 15%
* References/Past Performance - 10%
City of Bainbridge, Georgia - Sidewalk Inventory & Assessment RFP

7. Tentative Schedule
RFP Issued: [Insert Date]
Questions Due: [Insert Date]
Proposals Due: July 23, 2026
Consultant Selection: August 18, 2026
Anticipated Notice to Proceed: October 1, 2026
Project Completion: 365 Days
8. Submission Requirements
Proposals shall be submitted electronically in PDF format and 3 hard copies to:
Steve O'Neil, Community and Economic Development Director
City of Bainbridge
P.O. Box 158 (39818) 101 South Broad Street, Bainbridge, GA 39817
stevo@bainbridgecity.com
229-400-9303
Submissions must be received no later than:
July 23, 2026 by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time
9. Additional Requirements
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, request additional information,
negotiate scope and fees, award all or part of the project, and waive informalities or
irregularities.
The selected consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
and regulations.
City of Bainbridge, Georgia - Sidewalk Inventory & Assessment RFP