The scope of services requested in this RFP exclusively refers to evaluation of the grant’s implementation activities, including infrastructure improvements at the 56 locations identified in the grant agreement and the Safer DDOT Drivers training. Evaluation activities may include but not be limited to collecting qualitative & quantitative data, expanding the footprint of existing City of Detroit data collection software & hardware, investigating new data analysis/collection products, purchase of equipment and/or data, deployment of new traffic safety technology, use of GIS, spatial analysis, analysis of data and presentation in charts or graphics, and creation of data or communication products (e.g. dashboards, final reports, GIS products, etc.). Design services, plan updates, bus driver training, construction, and maintenance will be completed by others. Categories of Evaluation Infrastructure Evaluation • Infrastructure funds requested through Project will improve safety and stop accessibility at 56 intersections across the City of Detroit served by DDOT bus service. These 56 locations represent City, County, and State jurisdiction intersections with more than five fatalities or serious injuries and/or five crashes involving people walking and biking between 2018 and 2022 served by DDOT bus routes, omitting locations already covered in Detroit’s 2022 SS4A application. Interventions may include targeted curb bump outs, sidewalk improvements & widening, signal improvements, lighting upgrades, ADA improvements, transit amenities, and more. Evaluation of the infrastructure component of this grant will analyze the effectiveness of these interventions Bus Driver Training Evaluation Operator training would focus on safe driving practices, new Standard Operating Procedures, use of operational technology, and addressing chronic problem areas where most incidents are likely to occur. In addition to training large incoming classes of bus operators and service staff, DDOT would provide refresher training for new operators and service staff at 6 months and again at 2 years. All other drivers would be given one comprehensive refresher training session to ensure that all safety practices are consistent and being followed by all operating staff. Evaluation of bus driver training will include comprehensive analysis of the bus driver training program to evaluate effectiveness of the program.It is suggested that the consultant Scope of Work be broken down into the following tasks: 1. Project Management Organize and hold a project kickoff meeting to review the contract Scope of Services, communicate the project understanding and goals, define roles and responsibilities, and confirm the project schedule. Additionally, the consultant should anticipate regular meetings with the City’s project team and key stakeholders to coordinate project activities, review completed and upcoming work, track progress, and make project decisions. This task should also include coordinating and developing materials for meetings with various project stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Mayor, City Council, other City departments, and other regulatory agencies. Project management activities may include: Project development, investigative work, project scoping, prioritization Status updates and check-in meetings
