Oregon Highway Plan Update Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a qualified consultant team to develop a comprehensive update to the Oregon Highway Plan (OHP), which was originally adopted in 1999 and requires modernization to address current state and federal legal requirements. The project aims to create a new OHP that focuses on critical transportation issues including safety, equity, climate considerations, and ongoing funding strategies such as tolling and road user charges. Proposers must submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate a deep understanding of transportation planning, public involvement techniques, and the ability to research and develop complex policy elements. The RFP requires a proposal not exceeding 15 pages, with submission due by May 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM PST. Evaluation criteria will assess proposers' understanding of requested services, project approach, public involvement strategies, project team capabilities, relevant project experience, and overall proposal clarity. The anticipated contract involves developing various OHP components, including existing conditions analysis, opportunities and challenges identification, policy framework, system design, and implementation strategies.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 8.5%, encouraging diverse business participation in the contract. Kittelson & Associates has been identified as the top-ranked firm for potential contract negotiations, though the final award is subject to a protest period and final approvals. The anticipated contract value ranges from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, with an estimated project duration of approximately three years. ODOT reserves the right to negotiate the statement of work and maximum contract amount with the selected proposer and may potentially amend the contract for additional tasks or phases contingent upon organizational needs, consultant performance, and funding availability. The contract will be funded through ODOT's budget and appropriations, with no specific external funding sources mentioned. Proposers must demonstrate compliance with various ODOT standards, maintain appropriate professional licenses, and show capability to execute a comprehensive highway planning update that meets contemporary transportation challenges.