Traffic Data Collection and Reporting for Congestion Analysis

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City of Surrey (the “City”) is seeking Proposals from data collecting and aggregating firms to supply traffic data (historical) that measures and reports traffic congestion across Surrey’s road network. The goal of this project is ultimately to identify and rank intersections within the City by the level of traffic congestion that occurs throughout the day. This initiative aligns with the City's commitment to improving traffic flow, enhancing safety, and reducing travel times for all road users.

To get an objective perspective on the current levels of congestion at intersections, as well as a relative comparison of locations across the city, the City is interested in quantifying key congestion metrics within the road network. While “congestion” can be a nebulous term that is perceived differently across diverse groups, there are some key indicators that are normally associated with the term:
• travel speeds (alternatively measured as travel times),
• queue lengths, and
• traffic volumes.

Using these metrics, a “congestion index” will be developed to standardize the reporting of conditions across various intersections with a data-driven methodology. While this specific methodology is currently under development (as an internal assignment), the market evaluation of the available data to feed the algorithm is the purpose of this RFP.

ADDENDA
If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFP, the City Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (collectively, the “Websites”), and upon posting, any addenda will form part of this RFP. It is the responsibility of Proponents to check the Websites for addenda. The only way this RFP may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum. No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFP or may be relied upon by any Proponent. By delivery of a Proposal the Proponent is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFP, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFP should be directed in writing to purchasing@surrey.ca.