Household and Establishment Travel Surveys Services for the Bryan-College Station, El Paso, and Midland-Odessa Regions

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking proposals for Household and Establishment Travel Surveys Services in the Bryan-College Station, El Paso, and Midland-Odessa regions of Texas. The contract will involve conducting surveys to collect data on the travel of households, including student surveys where applicable, as well as workplace and commercial vehicle surveys across Brazos, El Paso, and Midland counties, as well as the City of El Paso. The required survey samples range from 1,500 to 2,500 households and 2,000 college students for Bryan-College Station, 2,500 households for El Paso, and 1,600 households for Midland-Odessa. Respondents will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering factors such as qualifications (15%), approach (45%), and price (40%). The solicitation has an estimated posting date of July 24, 2023, a non-mandatory pre-response conference on August 4, 2023, and a due date of August 23, 2023, with a tentative contract award date of September 30, 2023.

The contract opportunity has been determined to have probable subcontracting opportunities, and respondents are required to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan. TxDOT has not provided information on any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for the contract. Respondents must demonstrate financial capability and provide audited or unaudited financial statements. The contract will have an initial one-year term with three one-year renewal options at TxDOT's discretion, and pricing may be adjusted annually based on the Producer Price Index.