MoDOT Carbon Reduction Strategy

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) are seeking qualified organizations to develop a comprehensive State Carbon Reduction Strategy through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on May 17, 2023. The primary objective is to create a strategic plan that meets federal requirements and provides a roadmap for reducing transportation emissions, with specific deliverables including a Carbon Reduction Strategy, coordination and consultation processes, an implementation plan, and quantifiable evaluation criteria. Proposals are due by June 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated award notification on June 20, 2023. The contract period will span one year from the date of execution, with critical milestones including a final draft submission to MoDOT by September 15, a revised document by October 1, MoDOT approval and FHWA submission by October 15, and final FHWA approval by November 15, 2023. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess proposals across five key areas: experience/expertise/reliability (25 points), key personnel qualifications (15 points), proposed method of performance (30 points), proposed fee (25 points), and overall proposal clarity/quality (5 points).

The RFP includes a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, though DBE participation is encouraged. No specific incumbent vendor is identified, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond beyond standard state and federal compliance requirements. The exact budget amount is not disclosed, but the project is funded through the Carbon Reduction Program established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Pricing must be submitted as a firm fixed price and broken out in alignment with the scope of service elements. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability with similar limits, and workers' compensation coverage. Successful offerors must comply with various state and federal regulations, including nondiscrimination policies, employment eligibility verification, and specific state procurement acts. The RFP indicates that 65% of the Carbon Reduction Program apportionment is required to be obligated in urbanized areas, with the remaining 35% available for allocation elsewhere in the state.