City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE
OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
THE PREPARATION OF A ROAD SAFETY ACTION
PLAN FUNDED THROUGH THE SAFE STREETS
FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Whereas, in correspondence dated May 19, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning & Community Development formally requested authorization to release and advertise a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for professional consulting services related to the preparation of a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan for the City of Mount Vernon, which shall collectively be known as the “Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for the Preparation of a Road Safety Action Plan; and
Whereas, the Road Safety Action Plan will include a comprehensive analysis of roadway conditions, traffic patterns, crash data, and existing transportation infrastructure throughout the City, including an evaluation of how pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and public transit users interact with the City’s transportation network; and
Whereas, the purpose of the Road Safety Action Plan is to establish both short-term and long-term strategies to improve roadway and public safety, reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities, improve mobility, and ensure safe and equitable transportation access for all residents regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation; and
Whereas, the selected consultant will provide technical expertise to conduct detailed roadway safety analyses, including identification of high-risk corridors and intersections, evaluation of roadway design and traffic control measures, and assessment of behavioral and environmental factors contributing to traffic crashes; and
Whereas, the consultant shall further develop a prioritized list of recommendations, including engineering improvements, policy initiatives, and programmatic strategies designed to improve roadway safety throughout the City; and
Whereas, the scope of services shall also include stakeholder and community engagement activities involving residents, community organizations, and local agencies to ensure that the Road Safety Action Plan reflects local priorities and builds broad public support; and
Whereas, the consultant shall prepare an implementation framework including cost estimates, potential funding opportunities, and phased implementation strategies intended to guide future roadway safety investments and position the City to pursue additional state and federal transportation funding opportunities; and
Whereas, consultant fees associated with the preparation of the Road Safety Action Plan shall be funded through a federal Safe Streets for All grant in the amount of $296,000 awarded by the United States Department of Transportation; and
Whereas, the Request for Proposals shall be publicly released in accordance with the City’s procurement policies and procedures, including publication through OpenGov and public notice in The Journal News (LoHud), in order to ensure broad public awareness and compliance with all applicable procurement requirements; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that authorizing the release of the Request for Proposals and the establishment of the necessary financial accounts are in the best interests of the City of Mount Vernon and will promote safer, more accessible, and more efficient transportation infrastructure throughout the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for the Preparation of a Road Safety Action Plan.”
Section 2. Authorization to Release Request for Proposals. The Department of Planning and Community Development is hereby authorized to release and advertise a Request for Proposals for professional consulting services related to the preparation of a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan for the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 3. Scope of Consulting Services. The Request for Proposals shall include, but not be limited to, consulting services associated with roadway safety analysis, transportation network evaluation, crash data analysis, stakeholder engagement, development of engineering and policy recommendations, preparation of implementation strategies, identification of funding opportunities, and preparation of a final Road Safety Action Plan.
Section 4. Funding Authorization. Consultant fees and associated project costs shall be funded through the federal Safe Streets for All grant awarded by the United States Department of Transportation in the amount of Two Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Dollars ($296,000.00).
Section 5. Procurement Requirements. The solicitation process shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local procurement laws, regulations, and policies, including publication through OpenGov and public notice in The Journal News (LoHud).
Section 6. Authorization to Establish Accounts. The Office of the Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to establish all necessary revenue and expense accounts required to receive, administer, track, and disburse Safe Streets for All grant funds associated with this project in accordance with applicable grant requirements and financial management procedures.
Section 7. Authorization of City Officials. The Mayor, Commissioner of Planning and Community Development, Comptroller, Purchasing Agent, and any other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.