SLED Opportunity · ALASKA · KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH

    2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4AA) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

    Issued by Ketchikan Gateway Borough
    localRFPKetchikan Gateway BoroughSol. 270381
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Jun 23, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 3, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Ketchikan Gateway
    local
    NAICS CODE
    541320
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Ketchikan Gateway Borough seeks a qualified designer/planner to develop a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to enhance roadway safety for all users. The project includes collaboration with stakeholders and addresses sustainability and climate change. Proposals are due by June 23, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    270381
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    June 3, 2026
    Due Date
    June 23, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541320AI guide
    State
    Alaska
    Agency
    Ketchikan Gateway Borough

    Description

    The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is seeking the services of a qualified designer/planner to develop a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation's General Terms and Conditions under the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All ("SS4A") Grant Program. This project will establish design standards, set priorities, and actions necessary to enhance roadway safety throughout the Borough, with the focus on all user classes including: pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, ATV and motorcyclists, motorists, personal conveyance and micromobility users, and commercial vehicle operators, in order to create and implement a long-term strategy for enhancing safety on the Borough's roadways.

    Background

    Ketchikan Gateway Borough would like to create a SS4A Plan with the framework to improve roadway safety and reduce or eliminate the number of roadway injuries and fatalities. This plan would consider all users sharing the roadway, utilizing any mode of transportation within our community. The development of this plan would include a collaboration with local stakeholders and community members, as well as guidance from FHWA's safe system approach and SS4A's action Plan Components. The safety plan will also address advancing sustainability, future growth and mitigating climate change.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2026-017
    • Department: Public Works
    • Department Head: Morgan Barry (Public Works Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-13T01:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • FORM AND CONTENT OF PROPOSAL (5 pts)

      Whether the proposal is (1) well organized, (2) void of material that is neither required nor desired, (3) does not exceed the suggested maximum number of pages, and (4) includes the requested copies of the proposal for Part One and Part Two

    • FIRM QUALIFICATIONS (10 pts)

      Qualifications, experience, training, certifications and licenses for project manager and key supervisors anticipated to provide services called for under this RFP.

    • FIRM QUALIFICATIONS (7 pts)

      Approach to performing work called for under this RFP (how the job will be staffed, travel time policy [if relevant], resources, and structure on data reporting).

    • FIRM QUALIFICATIONS (7 pts)

      Respondent’s understanding of the project and its objectives

    • FIRM QUALIFICATIONS (6 pts)

      Qualifications of subcontractors expected to be used on the project (if subcontractors are not contemplated this allocation of up to 5 points should be applied to a) through c) above)

    • RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE (10 pts)

      Past project experience similar to this project.

    • RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE (20 pts)

      Evaluation of comments by Owner references on similar projects regarding matters such as change order history, litigation and other claims, completion within schedule, workmanship, and general satisfaction.

    • WORKLOAD AND RESOURCES (8 pts)

      Proposed project schedule and ability to complete the project within that schedule given current and potential time commitments for the proposed project

    • WORKLOAD AND RESOURCES (7 pts)

      Adequacy of support personnel, facilities and other resources necessary to provide their services as required

    • PRICING (20 pts)

      In addition to a technical proposal, the prospective proposer shall prepare a detailed cost proposal for the work to be performed. The cost proposal shall itemize all items that will be charged, including travel charges that will be involved in the project. Costs shall also be segregated to show staff hours, rates, and classifications, and administrative overhead.

      The least-cost proposal will be awarded the maximum points. Higher cost proposals will receive a reduced award of points. The minimum score for the price criterion is zero points.

    Submission Requirements

    • Contractor Certifications Document (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Please confirm that you have read and acknowledge the federal clauses pertaining to this solicitation. (required)

      Federal Funding Acknowledgement
      Offeror acknowledges that the goods and/or services solicited under this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) are supported in whole or in part with federal funds. Offeror further acknowledges that any resulting contract may be subject to applicable federal statutes, regulations, and grant or award conditions, including but not limited to federal procurement and compliance requirements.

      Certification
      By submission of a proposal, Offeror hereby certifies that it:

      1. Has been notified and understands that this project is federally funded, in whole or in part;

      2. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal requirements, including those incorporated by reference in the solicitation and any resulting agreement; and

      3. Agrees to provide documentation of compliance and/or certifications upon request by the Owner/Agency and/or the federal awarding entity.

    • Respondents must be registered (company name, address, and telephone number) with the Borough Procurement Officer as indicated in this solicitation. (required)

      Amy L. Briggs

      Procurement & Contracts Officer

      Ketchikan Gateway Borough

      amyb@kgbak.us

      Ph. (907) 228-6637

    • Corporate Certificate, Partner Acknowledgement, LLC Acknowledgement, or Individual Acknowledgement. (required)

      Please select the applicable document, download the document, complete, and upload.

    • Price Proposal (required)

      Submit the price proposal separately from the proposal.

      Each price-proposal component must be signed and dated by the person who prepares it. If that person is not authorized to bind the respondent, the price-proposal component must also be signed by a person who is authorized to bind the respondent.

      Failure to properly sign and date the Price Proposal will be grounds for rejection.

    • Proposal (Exclusive of Price Proposal Component)

      Please upload a complete proposal exclusive of the price-proposal component. 

      Proposals must respond directly to the evaluation criteria for this project. Additional material (other than that requested below) is not required or desired. Clarity and brevity are encouraged. Limit submittal recommendations are as follows:

      • Proposal Documentation: Use forms provided in the RFP.
      • Cover Letter: 1 page suggested maximum.
      • Response to Criteria: 5 pages suggested maximum.
      • Resumes: Provide resumes for key personnel; 1 page suggested maximum per resume.
      • Price Proposal: Per instructions.
    • COVER LETTER (required)

      In the cover letter, the respondent should:

      1. state its understanding of the services to be performed,
      2. explain why the respondent firm is the best qualified to provide those services,
      3. state why the respondent firm is most likely to help the Borough achieve the goals outlined in the Project Scope of Work portion of this request for proposals; and,
      4. Provide the name and contact information of the individual who is authorized to make representations and commitments on behalf of the respondent.
    • RESPONSE TO CRITERIA (required)

      The narrative response to the Selection Criteria should specifically and accurately address each criterion in the order listed in this proposal. Respondents are encouraged to limit the response to 5 pages. Project and individual experience must be verifiable by listed references. It is the responsibility of the proposer to make certain that contact information is current. 

    • RESUMES (required)

      Provide resumes for each managing member of the team (i.e., project manager for the prime contractor and each known or planned subcontractor) that will be assigned to this project. List name, title, intended role and responsibilities for the duration of the contract, educational background, and specific qualifications related to role and responsibilities, past relevant experience, number of years of relevant experience, supervisory responsibilities if relevant, list of projects individual was associated with during the last five years including type of project and project cost.                        

      For each managing member of the team, provide at least two Owner or two Firm references for recent relevant projects.

    • General Acknowledgements (required)

      By confirming below, the bidder acknowledges and certifies that they have read and understand the following:

      Bidder’s Certification

      1. The bidder will comply with all insurance requirements in this IFB;
      2. The bidder will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to, wage and hour laws and non-discrimination laws;
      3. The bidder will comply with all terms and conditions set out in this IFB
      4. The bidder’s bid was independently arrived at, without collusion, under penalty of perjury; and 
      5. The bid will remain open and valid for at least 60 days from the closing date of the IFB

      Award of Project
      The Borough shall have the right to reject this bid and such bid shall remain open and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date prescribed for its closing.

      Notice of Acceptance
      Notice of acceptance and award of the project or requests for additional information may be addressed to the undersigned bidder at the business address set forth in this bid.

      Minimum Standards
      The required work and/or specifications attached herein shall be considered as the minimum standards acceptable to the Borough. 

    • Name and Title of the Individual Authorized to Bind the Bidder (required)

      <p>Pursuant to and in compliance with the Invitation for Bids, the undersigned bidder, being fully familiarized with all the terms of the specifications hereby proposes and agrees to deliver, within the time and in the manner stipulated in the bid for the following:&nbsp;</p>

    • Will you be doing evaluations? (required)
    • Will General Condition Apply (required)
    • Will you be requiring References? (required)
    • Will a surety bond be required? (required)
    • Is this state or federally funded? (required)
    • Bid protest must be filed within ____ days (required)
    • Provide project site address: (required)

      Example: 1234 Park Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901

    • When do you need to have this awarded by? (required)

      Please enter an estimated date. 

    • Will there be a pre-proposal meeting? (required)
    • Will the pre-proposal meeting be mandatory or non-mandatory? (required)
    • Standard Insurance Policies (required)
    • General Liability Minimum Limits (required)
    • Automobile Liability Minimum Limits (required)
    • Workers' Compensation Liability Minimum Limits (required)
    • Additional Insurance Policies (required)
    • Professional Liability Minimum Limits (required)
    • Excess Liability Minimum Limits (required)

    Key dates

    1. June 3, 2026Published
    2. June 23, 2026Responses Due

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