Rancho Murieta Resilience Plan

Sacramento County's Department of Transportation (SacDOT) is soliciting consulting services to develop the Rancho Murieta Resilience Plan through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The project, funded by a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant, aims to create a comprehensive resilience strategy addressing infrastructure challenges related to wildfires and flooding in the Rancho Murieta community. Key deliverables include technical reports on fire analysis, flood analysis, evacuation routes, and potential roadway and levee improvements, with a specific focus on enhancing emergency access and community safety for an area where 40% of residents are over 60 years old. The RFP was published on February 6, 2025, with proposal questions due by February 24, 2025, and final proposals due by March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Proposal evaluation will be based on understanding and project approach (30 points), technical ability and staff quality (20 points), experience with similar plans (40 points), and cost proposal (10 points), with potential interviews that could add up to 50 additional points to a proposer's score.

The total contract value is not to exceed $400,000, with $354,120 coming from the state grant and a local cash match of $45,880. The project timeline is estimated from May 26, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with an anticipated award recommendation date of May 20, 2025. Eligible expenses include data gathering, analysis, public workshop advertising, travel, community surveys, meetings, and bilingual services, while ineligible expenses encompass environmental plans, engineering designs, project implementation, office furniture, and participant incentives. The project will involve multiple stakeholders, including the Rancho Murieta Fire Safe Council, Sacramento County agencies, California Highway Patrol, and regional organizations. Consultants will be required to follow local, state, and federal regulations, maintain appropriate insurance, and comply with non-discrimination policies. The contract allows for potential rate increases up to 5% annually and requires detailed invoicing and documentation of services rendered.