RFP 2026-54-transit development plan

Clackamas County is requesting proposals for a comprehensive Transit Development Plan Update addressing six transit providers operating within the county, with proposals due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time via Bid Locker.

The scope encompasses planning services for fixed-route transit, shuttle services, and transportation services for elderly and disabled populations. Deliverables include background analysis, public engagement planning with three major public touchpoints, goals and objectives development with performance measures, needs and service opportunity analysis, funding and prioritization recommendations, and a final Transit Development Plan with accessible online documentation. The project spans twelve months with completion targeted by December 2027. Proposers must provide detailed fee schedules outlining hourly rates by position classification, anticipated travel expenses, and other reimbursable costs. Three professional references demonstrating quality delivery, timely completion, and budget adherence are required.

The fee for main project work (Tasks 1–7) shall not exceed $350,000 on a time-and-material basis. An optional contingency task (Task 8) addressing alternative transit service models is available with separate fee scheduling above the main project cap.

Evaluation weighs proposer qualifications (20 points), scope of work understanding (25 points), inclusive community engagement approach (20 points), budget and overall fit (20 points), contingency task approach (10 points), and references (5 points).

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, Professional Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of $1 million per occurrence. Proposals may not exceed 25 pages. No pre-bid or bidder's conference is specified.