RPF - Traffic Signal Master Plan
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Due: | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Agency: | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) city |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | DPW 24-22 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
DPW 24-22
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| Bid Title: |
RPF - Traffic Signal Master Plan
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| Category: | Request for Proposals |
| Status: | Open |
| Additional Status Information: | Refer to RFP |
| Bid Recipient: | Refer to RFP |
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
for a
Traffic Signal Master Plan
City Project No. DPW 24-22
Issuing Entity:
Proposals Due:
City of Paso Robles
Public Works Department
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
5:00 PM
Friday, November 15, 2024
TO:
INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS OR FIRMS
FROM:
DAVID LACARO, PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER
SUBJECT:
INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES TO DEVELOP A
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MASTER PLAN
DATE:
October 10, 2024
The attached Request for Proposals describes the general project and background for this Request
for Statement of Qualifications and Proposal, as noted above. Prospective consultants may add
additional scope or tasks not specifically listed, if desired.
The proposal shall consist of two (2) sealed envelopes, each clearly labeled:
(Proposer’s Name)
PROPOSAL:
Professional Engineering Services for a
Traffic Signal Master Plan
Project No. DPW 24-22
(Proposer’s Name)
COST PROPOSAL:
Professional Engineering Services for a
Traffic Signal Master Plan
Project No. DPW 24-22
If your firm is interested and qualified, please submit five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy
on USB drive of your proposal by Friday, November 15, 2024, by 5:00PM to:
City of Paso Robles
Public Works Department
Attention: David LaCaro, Public Works Operations Manager
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
The City of Paso Robles is located in the foothills of the California Central Coast, just east of the
Santa Lucia Mountain Range in the northern portion of San Luis Obispo County. The City
encompasses approximately 20 square miles and is comprised of a mix of residential, light industrial,
and commercial. Paso Robles is bisected by the Salinas River with the east and west side of the City
connected by three major bridges: Niblick Bridge, 13th Street Bridge and the Highway 46 East Bridge.
The City is responsible for approximately 100 linear miles of roadway and maintains 27 intersections
and 7 crosswalks throughout the City. In addition, housing development and the resultant increases
in population has led to increased traffic and the need to optimize traffic flow throughout the City.
In 2021, the City completed a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The LRSP established a framework
and process for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements within the City’s
boundaries. The LRSP identified intersection locations that exhibit high collision trends and provided
recommendations for improved signal coordination as well as other recommendations. Focus
locations include Niblick Road, Creston Road, Spring Street, 13th Street, and 24th Street, respectively.
The City recently completed the Niblick Corridor Traffic Signal Improvements Project. The project
involved the upgrade of eight intersection signals along the Niblick corridor from Spring Street to
Creston Road. Upgrades included the following:
• Replaced and upgraded the signal backplates with retroreflective borders
• Upgraded vehicle traffic signal LED lights from 8-inch to 12-inches
• Upgraded the framework hardware for new 12-inch LED lights
• Upgraded signal controller from 170 to newer 2070 with 2033 software
• Upgraded signal conflict monitor units for the new controllers
2.0 PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:
The plan will serve as a strategic guide for operating, managing, and maintaining Traffic Signals
throughout the City. The selected firm will work closely with city officials, stakeholders, and the
community to develop the Traffic Signal Master Plan.
The primary objectives of the Traffic Signal Master Plan are:
• Optimizing Traffic Flow: Improve the efficiency of traffic movement through intersections by
optimizing signal timings and phasing, reducing delays, and minimizing congestion in major
areas such as Niblick Road, Creston Road, Spring Street, 13th Street, and 24th Street.
• Enhancing Safety: Reduce the likelihood of accidents, improving overall road safety for
drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians by coordinating signals and implementing effective signal
phasing.
• Supporting Future Growth: Consider current traffic patterns and future growth, ensuring
that the signal system can accommodate increased traffic volumes and changing patterns
over time.
• Promoting Sustainability: Reduce vehicle idling and fuel consumption, contributing to
lower emissions and a smaller environmental footprint.
• Improving Coordination: Ensure that signals work together seamlessly, especially in areas
with multiple signals or complex intersections, leading to smoother traffic flow and fewer
conflicts.
• Addressing Specific Needs: Tailor solutions to address unique challenges in different areas,
such as high-density zones, school zones, or areas with significant pedestrian traffic.
• Leveraging Technology: Incorporate advanced technologies, where possible, like adaptive
signal control systems, which can dynamically adjust signal timings based on real-time
traffic conditions.
Overall, the Traffic Signal Master Plan will help create a more efficient, safe, and responsive traffic
management system.
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICE:
The following is not necessarily an exhaustive list of what is required to be included in the Traffic
Signal Master Plan. However, the successful consultant is responsible to prepare a Traffic Signal
Master Plan that meets Manual on Union Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
3.1 Research, Kickoff, Site Visit:
The successful consultant will conduct baseline research on the City’s current signal
operations procedures, historic maintenance records, the Local Roadway Safety Plan
(LRSP), and any documentation related to traffic signal operations. Research should also
include evaluating existing GIS mapping data and other relevant geospatial platforms.
In addition, the successful consultant should review, at a minimum, the City’s General and
Specific Plan’s, Bike Master Plan, and the City Circulation Element to understand and
implement the City’s vision for future buildout. A site visit will be scheduled to identify and
discover the required documents and other data sources for inclusion in the Traffic Signal
Master Plan.
3.2 Traffic Signal Master Plan Components:
The successful consultant will develop a watershed plan that aligns with Attachment B
(Building Blocks of a Traffic Signal Master Plan) included in this RFP. In addition, the key
components identified in Attachment B are to be incorporated into the Traffic Signal Master
Plan as a baseline. However, the City understands that the components may change or may
be added dependent on the needs of a successful master plan.
3.3 Meetings:
The successful consultant will attend a kickoff and discovery meeting with City staff
(planning, public works, engineering, and technology departments) to confirm tasks and
project coordination. In addition, attend a second meeting to review initial findings during the
PRWSP development. Plan to coordinate with City staff to prepare for one City Council
meeting to present the final Traffic Signal Master Plan.
3.4 Deliverables:
The successful consultant will prepare a preliminary draft Traffic Signal Master Plan for City
review and comment. Once comments are provided, the successful consultant shall
prepare the final Traffic Signal Master Plan be developed in preparation for final adoption by
the City Council.
4.0 QUALIFICATIONS:
The City seeks proposals from a qualified traffic engineering firm or equivalent to provide
professional engineering services for the Traffic Signal Master Plan development. A qualified firm
should have multiple years of related experience developing traffic signal master plans of equivalent.
Proposals will be evaluated using the evaluation criteria identified in Section 8.3.
5.0 REQUIRED FORMAT:
A qualifying proposal must include a detailed preliminary scope of services and associated fee
schedule. The scope of services, at a minimum, should address all components identified in the
following sections and should be in a format that may be incorporated into the professional services
agreement.
5.1 Cover Letter/Introduction (where the term “firm” is used it may apply to a single firm or a team
of firms making the proposal):
• Discuss your firm’s major focus (administration, law, engineering, traffic management,
etc.).
• Describe your firm’s ownership structure, including information with respect to financial
resources/stability and length of time in business.
• Present your understanding, in non-technical language, of the project, the services
requested, and your firm’s proposal for meeting the City’s and the Master Plan needs.
The cover letter shall be signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm and shall contain a
statement that the proposal is valid for ninety (90) days. Name, address, telephone number
and email address of a person the City may contact for further information or to schedule an
interview, at the City’s and the Master Plan’s discretion.
5.2. Qualifications:
• Describe your firm’s experience with respect to the scope described in Section 3.0. Include
discussion of unique qualifications that set your firm apart from others.
• Describe your firm’s technology, capabilities, and innovations in Traffic Signal Master
Planning development and related engineering, etc.
• Outline in detail any other recommended services or activities that your firm can provide
to meet and support the Master Plan development.
5.3 Staffing:
• Identify the individuals proposed for the project team. At a minimum, the proposal should
name the project team. Provide a resume or statement of qualifications and references
from at least two previous related projects for each person.
• Describe tasks for which each person would be responsible.
• Identify any subcontractors and tasks for which they would be responsible. Provide
information required under “Qualifications,” above, for each successful subcontractor.
5.4 Approach to Work:
• Describe your technical approach to completing the Scope of Work identified in Section
3.0. Include/suggest critical components to the scope of work that will assist in the
development of a successful Master Plan.
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
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