TGM 5B-23 Hermiston Transportation System Plan Update - WOC

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Mini-RFP solicitation for a Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update for the City of Hermiston, located in Umatilla County. This Work Order Contract (WOC) is part of the Transportation Land Use Planning 2021 (TLUP '21) Price Agreement, targeting transportation challenges and development pressures in the region. The project will incorporate regional plans, including the 2022 Umatilla River Bridge Plan, and requires comprehensive services such as project management, transportation analysis, concept designs, public outreach, and policy/plan development and adoption. Proposers must be pre-qualified TLUP '21 vendors with expertise in transportation planning and related engineering services. The evaluation will assess technical approach, project understanding, key personnel qualifications, and past performance. The project is scheduled to commence in Fall 2024 with an anticipated completion timeline of 17 months. Proposals were originally due July 17, 2024, but an addendum extended the submission deadline to July 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM PST.

The procurement includes a 3% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, requiring proposers to submit a Committed DBE Breakdown and Certification Form prior to contract execution. Funding for the project will be sourced from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), with payment structured around completed tasks and deliverables. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. has been identified as the top-ranked firm and is currently in negotiations for the contract. The solicitation requires proposers to demonstrate compliance with various requirements, including non-discrimination policies, sexual harassment prevention, and conflict of interest disclosure. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project will involve comprehensive transportation system planning services with federal funding support. Insurance requirements and technical standards will be integral to the contract, and no work will be authorized until the Work Order Contract is fully executed and a written Notice to Proceed is issued by the ODOT Project Manager.