Professional Engineering Consulting Services - City of Buffalo Safe Streets for All 2026 ADA Transition Plan

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The City of Buffalo has been awarded a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant to develop the Buffalo American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This plan aims to complement the regional Safety Action Plan developed by the Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC). The initiative focuses on improving accessibility and safety for all users of public infrastructure. Work Details The contract involves two main tasks: - Task 1: A Right-of-Way (ROW) focused assessment to identify non-compliant infrastructure. - Task 2: Development of the ADA Transition Plan, which includes prioritizing improvement projects based on collected data. Specific deliverables include: - Task 1.1: Review existing Right-of-Way data, develop a workplan for data collection, and create a City-wide Sidewalk Condition Index (SCI). - Task 1.2: Use advanced imaging technology to collect sidewalk, curb ramp, and pedestrian signal data. - Task 1.3: Prepare an existing conditions report compiling all collected data with three rounds of review by the City. - Task 2: Develop the ADA Transition Plan that provides recommendations, prioritizes ten improvement projects, meets regulatory requirements, and includes maintenance strategies. Period of Performance The anticipated schedule indicates that proposals are due by February 4th, 2026, with selection in February 2026 and contract negotiation and notice to proceed expected in April 2026. Place of Performance The services will be performed within the City of Buffalo. Bidder Requirements Offerors must comply with Mayor Brown’s Executive Order #16-04 regarding minority and women business employment opportunities. Proposals must include plans for MBE/WBE goals and insurance requirements including Workman's Compensation, General Liability ($2 million), Automobile Liability ($1 million), and Professional Liability ($2 million). Offerors must also provide a detailed fee schedule as outlined in Attachment E.