The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works (SJCDPW) requests technical proposals from qualified consulting firms to undertake, perform, and complete the tasks set forth in Request for Proposals – SJCDPW-RFP-23-05. The selected consulting firm (CONSULTANT) will perform professional and technical engineering services for the San Joaquin Countywide Sidewalk Connectivity Plan (PLAN).

The PLAN will focus on creating a comprehensive database of sidewalk coverage at targeted locations throughout unincorporated San Joaquin County (County). The ideal Plan will identify, assess, and track the condition and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance of the existing sidewalk infrastructure. Ultimately, the goal is to analyze present existing conditions of over 325 miles of roadway in the unincorporated County and recommend improvements to increase connectivity, accessibility, and safety of the sidewalk network. Likewise, the end result will also include identification of potential Active Transportation Program eligible projects. The requested services will include extensive outreach, proposing pedestrian improvements, evaluating circulation and making recommendations, and identifying investment strategies for the construction of future projects.. CONSULTANT will be requested to enter into a Consultant Services Agreement with County. All work shall comply with San Joaquin County Policies.

The requested professional services shall include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Comprehensive data collection
• Multi-Modal Analysis
• Safety Analysis
• Pedestrian facilities analysis and improvement recommendations
• Extensive stakeholder outreach/meetings