Transportation, Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Study Service
- Client
- Washington, DC
- RFP Number
- DRA-11823
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- Data Research and Analytics
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Clean Air Council seeks qualified transportation engineering and planning consultants to conduct comprehensive pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation circulation studies for three higher educational institutions in Philadelphia, Delaware, and Bucks Counties. The contractor must analyze data, evaluate traffic patterns and safety hazards, coordinate with stakeholders, and produce final transportation study reports containing design recommendations, cost estimates, and phased implementation strategies. Eligibility is restricted to onshore US organizations with an active SAM.gov record. Bidders must meet pass/fail minimum qualifications, including 3 to 5 years of continuous corporate experience, a designated Project Manager with specified credentials, at least one staff member holding a PE license or PTP certification, and required insurance coverage. Interested applicants may join an optional pre-proposal meeting on October 13, 2026. Bidders must submit written questions to Titania Markland at [email protected] by October 15, 2026, and send complete proposals to the same email address by November 2, 2026. Submissions require technical details, an itemized cost proposal, and signed federal compliance forms. The Evaluation Committee will assess proposals using a Best Value method, weighting the technical proposal at 60% and the price proposal at 40%. The anticipated contract start date is January 15, 2027.
Key solicitation details
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Clean Air Council is issuing a Request for Proposal to solicit qualified transportation engineering and planning consultants to conduct comprehensive pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation studies for three higher educational institutions. The studies will provide expert analysis, recommendations, and implementation strategies to improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency of campus circulation.
- Issued by
- Clean Air Council
- Pre-Proposal Meeting (Optional)
- October 13, 2026, 12 PM
- Deadline for Written Questions
- 10/15/2026
- Proposal Submission Deadline
- 11/02/2026
- Anticipated Contract Start Date
- 01/15/2027
- Project End Date
- 10/15/2027
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Proposals must be submitted to Titania Markland at [email protected]. Price Proposals must be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope.
- Contract term
- 01/15/2027 to 10/15/2027
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Delaware, and Bucks Counties
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): $1,000,000 per claim; Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence; Workers' Compensation: Statutory minimums
- Funding
- Travels Option Program (TOP) grant administered by DVRPC with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) transportation funds, 23 CFR Part 635, 2 CFR Part 200
How proposals are evaluated
| Technical Proposal Evaluation | 60% |
| Project Approach and Technical Approach | 60 points |
| Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience | 20 points |
| Quality Control and Schedule Managements | 20 points |
| Price Proposal Evaluation | 40% |
Scope of work
- Conduct a project kick-off meeting with Clean Air Council and DVRPC
- Obtain and review existing campus master plans, site plans, traffic studies, GIS data, counts, and incident reports
- Conduct comprehensive field surveys of each College campus to document existing pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit facilities
- Conduct pedestrian and bicycle counts at key campus locations during peak and off-peak hours
- Review collision and incident data involving pedestrians and bicyclists on or near campus
- Develop and administer online and in-person surveys to students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- Conduct focus groups or interviews with key campus stakeholders
- Submit one final Transportation Study Report for each College synthesizing data collection, technical analyses, public engagement, and recommendations
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of continuous corporate experience in transit, traffic engineering, or mobility planning
- Proof of having successfully completed 2 to 4 comparable studies within the last 5 years with case studies and client references
- Project Manager with relevant master's degree and 2+ years experience, or bachelor's degree with 4 to 6+ years experience
- At least one person with either a Professional Engineer (PE) license or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification
- Proven proficiency in industry-standard travel demand modeling or traffic simulation software
- Active, clean record in SAM.gov
Documents to include with the bid
- Executive Summary
- Corporate & Team Qualifications
- Technical & Project Approach
- Pricing & Cost Proposal
- 2-3 years of audited financial statements or tax returns
- Certificate of Insurance (COI)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Debarment and Suspension Certification
- Lobbying Certification
- Initial DBE contact logs and commitment lists or Good Faith Efforts (GFE) documentation
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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