What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission seeks qualified onshore firms or teams to conduct a county-wide public opinion survey on transportation and related issues. The selected consultant will design the survey instrument in coordination with staff, conduct the offsite survey, deliver preliminary survey results in April 2027, and submit a final report by June 2027. Eligible United States organizations may submit bids, and consultants must obtain a license to do business in Vermont before contract award. Interested vendors must email separate technical and cost proposals to Bryan Davis at [email protected] by December 7, 2026, at 4:00 pm. A review committee will evaluate technical proposals using a 100-point scale based on project understanding and methodology (35 points), team experience (20 points), proven record on similar projects (20 points), schedule and work plan (15 points), and scope responsiveness (10 points). The buyer will review cost proposals for consistency alongside technical scores and potential interviews, though the lowest cost proposal will not necessarily receive the award.
Scope of work
- Provide a project schedule identifying main tasks and deliverable dates
- Develop Survey Instrument in close coordination with staff, replicating past surveys
- Conduct survey with statistically reliable results extrapolated to Chittenden County population
- Prepare draft survey report describing methodology, findings, key observations, and comparisons
- Present survey results and draft report to the CCRPC Transportation Advisory Committee
- Prepare Final Survey Report following CCRPC staff and TAC input
- Present the final survey report to the CCRPC Board
- Assemble presentation of survey results at both draft and final report phases
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness to the scope of work | 10 points |
| Project understanding, approach and methodology | 35 Points |
| Project schedule and work plan | 15 points |
| Proposer team and specific experience of the proposed staff | 20 points |
| Proven record of successfully completing similar projects | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to do business in the State of Vermont prior to contract award
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Cover Letter & Project Abstract
- Methodology description
- Resumes for key individuals participating in the project
- Tables indicating estimated labor hours per task
- Gantt chart indicating timetable and milestones
- Three references with contact information and descriptions of work performed
- Indication of license status to do business in Vermont
- Cost Proposal submitted as a separate email attachment
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit a separate technical proposal and a cost proposal via email. Technical proposal limited to 15 pages plus up to 5 additional pages for team member experience on similar projects.