RFP 2022-0004 Travel Model Technical Assistance

The Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 2022-0004 for Travel Model Technical Assistance, seeking qualified consulting firms to provide comprehensive travel demand modeling services for the central Lane County area, which includes Eugene, Springfield, and Coburg. The primary objectives include supporting regional transportation and land use planning, conducting air quality conformity analysis, and providing technical support for member agencies. The current travel demand model has a 2020 base year and 2045 forecast year, and the selected consultant will be responsible for on-call services such as coordinating with agency staff, responding to project-level volume requests, updating models, and offering technical guidance and expertise. Proposals are due on August 8, 2022, by 2 PM PST, with an anticipated contract period from September 2022 to August 2026. The evaluation will likely focus on the proposer's technical approach, relevant experience, references, and ability to meet the complex modeling and planning requirements of the metropolitan planning organization. Proposers are required to submit a Reference Questionnaire documenting their performance on two recent, relevant projects, with failure to provide comprehensive references potentially resulting in proposal rejection.

The RFP does not establish a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, and the procurement is open to all qualified consulting firms with expertise in travel demand modeling. Funding for the project will come from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sources, with the anticipated initial contract value not to exceed $100,000. The compensation method may include time and materials, fixed price, or a combination of approaches. The selected consultant will be required to submit additional documentation prior to contract execution, including insurance certificates, tax identification information, and detailed cost/pricing data. The sample contract provided indicates that the agreement will be a personal services contract potentially subject to federal regulations, with provisions for contract amendments and potential increases in the contract value for additional services. The procurement will result in a single contract awarded to the most qualified proposer, with the expectation of providing ongoing technical assistance in travel modeling for Lane County and the City of Eugene.