Pre-Solicitation Notice: City of Ashland Transportation System Plan Update

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Procurement Office plans to issue a mini-Request for Proposals (mini-RFP) for the City of Ashland's Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update project. This procurement targets consultants already awarded a Price Agreement from the TLUP-21 Price Agreement series and will focus on updating the city's previously adopted 2013 Transportation System Plan. The primary objectives include creating consistency with recent Transportation Planning Rules (TPR) and developing an integrated multi-modal transportation network that supports existing and planned land use over a twenty-year planning horizon. ODOT anticipates releasing the mini-RFP through OregonBuys no earlier than December 1, 2024, with proposal submissions due approximately 21-30 calendar days after posting. Consultants must be registered in OregonBuys to submit proposals, and ODOT may conduct interviews or request follow-up questions during the evaluation process. Pre-solicitation questions should be directed to Kelly Rodgers, with subsequent questions to be submitted to the Single Point of Contact listed in the solicitation document.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) goal, suggesting potential set-aside opportunities or preference for minority-owned businesses. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated in the documentation, the project involves a comprehensive transportation system plan update, which typically requires significant professional consulting services. Consultants must have demonstrated expertise in transportation planning, particularly in updating municipal transportation systems to align with current regulatory requirements. The mini-RFP will be competitive, with evaluation likely based on technical approach, understanding of project goals, relevant experience, and capability to meet the City of Ashland's transportation planning needs. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate deep knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning, familiarity with Oregon's Transportation Planning Rules, and the ability to create a forward-looking transportation infrastructure plan that supports urban development over the next two decades.