Jefferson County (County) is solicting proposals (Proposal(s)) from
qualified consultants interested in providing certain engineering planning and related services for and on
behalf of the County to develop a Transportation Safety Action Plan that is being funded, in part, by the
Federal Highway Administration's Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program. The County will not consider any proposal that is received after this time, that is incomplete,
and/or that is not submitted in the proper manner and format. The County will not be responsible for
missent or lost emails, and it is the respondent's responsibility to confirm receipt of the proposal.
Proposals and emails must be clearly marked with the project title: Jefferson County Equitable
Transportation Safety Action Plan. Point of Contact:
Scot Edelman
Community Development Director
85 SE D Street
Madras, Oregon 97741
sedelman@jeffco.net
541-475-4462 Project Description and Background
Jefferson County, Oregon, in conjunction with the City of Madras, is looking to develop an Equitable
Transportation Safety Action Plan, hereatier "Plan" to work towards a goal of zero fatalities and serious
injuries. To improve roadway safety, the Plan will consider all users including pedestrians, bicyclists,
public transportation users, motorists, personal conveyance, micro mobility users, and commercial
vehicle operators. The Plan is being funded, in part, by the Federal Highway Administration's Safe
Streets for All (SS4A) grant program and should meet all SS4A grant requirements in addition to the
minimum requirements:
o Be data driven by using the best available incident history to support emphasis topics and
hazardous locations.
o Identify transportation safety issues across all transportation modes.
o Prioritize activities with associated cost estimates to address the issues.
o Consider safety plans developed by other government agencies or local public agencies.
o Promote a strategic approach to addressing safety needs by including all safety stakeholders
from many disciplines and entities.
o Identify potential funding sources to implement the activities. Questions
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the POC by the date indicated in the Selection
Schedule. Project Schedule
In accordance with the County's agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation SS4A grant
program, the plan is to be completed by Aug 31, 2024. If the respondent feels this date is unatainable,
please include a revised and obtainable date with your schedule in the approach section of the proposal.
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