Trail Feasibility Study Services
- Client
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-74841
- Posted
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- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Philadelphia, PA, requires a vendor to provide trail feasibility study services to identify a feasible, constructible, and implementable trail connection. The required scope includes reviewing prior planning, engineering efforts, available mapping, survey information, and aerial photography. Additionally, the buyer requires an inventory of transportation facilities, roadway geometry, traffic operations, utilities, drainage infrastructure, structures, topography, environmental resources, major employers, and adjacent land uses. The vendor must identify constraints, opportunities, and feasible crossing locations, while developing conceptual Type, Size, and Location alternatives. The scope also mandates evaluating bridges, elevated structures, tunnels, retaining walls, and other solutions, alongside assessing impacts to roadway operations, transportation infrastructure, utilities, stormwater infrastructure, and adjacent properties. Furthermore, the vendor must conduct a preliminary environmental screening and identify permitting requirements. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. The buyer is looking for proposals regarding the budget. Vendors must submit all questions no later than August 28, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Valley_Forge_Gateway_Trail_Feasibility_Study_(TCDI_Project_Category_5_–_Transportation_and_Infrastructure_Planning).pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is seeking proposals for the Valley Forge Gateway Trail Feasibility Study (TCDI Project Category 5 - Transportation and Infrastructure Planning). The selected consultant will perform a feasibility study and conceptual planning effort for Segment 7 of the Valley Forge Gateway Trail. Only consultants prequalified under DVRPC's TCDI Category 5: Transportation and Infrastructure Planning are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
- Release Date
- August 14, 2026
- Deadline for Questions
- August 28, 2026, 5:00 pm
- Posting of Responses to Inquiries
- Friday, September 18, 2026, 5:00 pm
- Response Deadline
- October 14, 2026, 4:59 pm
- Anticipated Award of Project
- October 30, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via the OpenGov portal
- Submission details
- Technical Proposal and Administrative (Budget) Proposal must be submitted separately in PDF format to their corresponding upload fields on https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/dvrpc by 4:59 pm EDT, October 14, 2026.
- Contract term
- All work associated with this project must be completed no later than June 30, 2028.
- Place of performance
- Upper Merion Township, PA / Offsite
- Funding
- Transportation and Community Development Initiative (TCDI)
How proposals are evaluated
| Technical approach and project understanding | 40 (40% of Total) |
| Professional qualifications and experience in similar work | 30 (30% of Total) |
| Demonstrated commitment to perform the task(s) in a sustainable and equitable way | 15 (15% of Total) |
| Ability to perform within schedule | 15 (15% of Total) |
Scope of work
- Project Management and Coordination, and TCDI Administration
- Existing Conditions Assessment
- Alignment Alternatives Analysis
- Structural Crossing Concepts (Type, Size, and Location Analysis)
- Environmental, Permitting, and Regulatory Assessment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Preferred Alternative and Implementation Strategy
- Final Report
Minimum qualifications
- Prequalified consultant under DVRPC TCDI Category 5: Transportation and Infrastructure Planning (Lead Consultant required)
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover Letter from a principal of the Respondent
- Lead Consultant Staff names and key staff identification
- Project Teams list and key staff resumes
- Examples of similar projects or tasks completed within the past 10 years
- Project Understanding statement
- Technical Approach description
- Project Schedule itemized by task
- Budget Proposal (completed template in separate PDF)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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