Economic Impact/Benefit Cost Analysis & Grant Application Writing Services

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) have issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 605CO19000924 seeking qualified firms to provide Economic Impact Analysis (EIA), Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA), and Grant Application Writing Services. The procurement aims to obtain professional services for measuring projected economic returns on transportation investments, with a focus on long-range projections and future economic impacts. Firms must utilize nationally recognized economic modeling systems such as REMI Policy Insight, TranSight, and/or TREDIS to produce comprehensive analyses and reports. The required deliverables include detailed PDF reports with project descriptions, economic impact metrics, and supporting documentation, with a standard three-week turnaround time from project request. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, with points allocated as follows: Method of Performance (25 points), Organizational Experience (20 points), Organizational Staffing (15 points), Overall Clarity and Quality of Proposal (10 points), and Proposed Fee (30 points). The contract period runs from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021, with options for two additional one-year renewals, and proposals were due by December 4, 2018 at 3:00 PM Central Time.

The RFP encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with target participation rates of 10% for MBE and 5% for WBE. All vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS procurement system to access full solicitation documents and submit proposals. Interested firms are required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability of $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with similar limits, and workers compensation coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must submit firm fixed pricing for labor and expenses for EIA services for the years 2019-2021. The contract will be managed by MoDOT's Central Office but may involve work assignments across district offices. Vendors must also comply with various state and federal regulations, including providing proof of lawful presence, registering with the Secretary of State, and obtaining a Transient Employer Certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue.