Request for Proposals for Consulting Services for Economic Impact Study of Bicycling and Walking Facilities in the Appleton Transportation Management Area and Oshkosh Metropolitan Planning Organization

The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC) is seeking consulting services to conduct an economic impact study of bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the Appleton Transportation Management Area and Oshkosh Metropolitan Planning Organization. The primary objective is to comprehensively communicate the economic impacts of building bicycling and walking infrastructure, utilizing primarily locally-derived data. Key deliverables include a full economic impact report and a visually-appealing executive summary tailored to specific audiences such as elected officials, employers, and municipal/county staff. The project will analyze current conditions, engage stakeholders through interviews, surveys, and focus groups, and examine economic impacts on specific projects like Loop the Little Lake, Loop the Locks, High Cliff State Park Connection, and the Oshkosh Riverwalk. Evaluation criteria include Project Understanding and Work Plan (20 points), Project Schedule and Timeline (15 points), Description of Firm (15 points), Project Team and Experience (15 points), Value-Added Capabilities (20 points), and Budget and Fee Information (15 points). The proposal due date was April 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. CST, with questions accepted until April 9, 2021, at noon. The project timeline extends from May 3, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with an anticipated Commission presentation in July 2022.

The procurement is funded through federal PL funds under CFDA Number 20.205 (Federal Highway Administration), with a total fee not to exceed $59,485.00. The selected consultant and any subcontractors must comply with 2 CFR 200 and 23 CFR 450 and 420 regarding federal regulations. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP indicates that the consultant will work under the direction of the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator and coordinate with an advisory committee appointed by the Commission Board. The project is identified by State ID number 395-0095-15-79 and EC Project ID 1323-021-001. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Proposing firms must complete the attached Appendix A Designation of Confidential and Proprietary Information form, which allows them to protect specific pages of their proposal under Wisconsin State Statute Section 19.36(5), with the understanding that pricing information automatically becomes public upon proposal opening.