What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Bloomington, IN, seeks a vendor to provide corridor and subarea planning study services. The study will include a comprehensive shared street analysis and conceptual design for an avenue as part of a broader downtown planning effort, alongside a detailed economic impact analysis. The study must reflect the vision, goals, policies, and programs of the city's comprehensive, transportation, climate action, downtown action, and SS4A safety action plans to advance economic vitality, local character, small business, housing, and mobility. Only onshore USA organizations may bid, and the work will be performed offsite. The buyer will hold a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 10, 2026, and requires all questions by December 2, 2026. Evaluators will score proposals on a 0–4 scale across weighted criteria: project approach and public engagement (70), relevant project experience (40), project manager (20), project team and structure (20), alignment with city plans and goals (20), budget and project feasibility (20), and local firm participation (10).
Buyer and opportunity details
- Set-aside
- small business, housing, and mobility.
Scope of work
- Downtown Bloomington Corridor and Subarea Planning Study
- Shared Street Analysis and Conceptual Design for Kirkwood Avenue
- Detailed economic impact analysis
- Evaluation of priority corridors identified in the SS4A Safety Action Plan
- Public engagement and public presentations
- Planning-level cost estimates for conceptual design and capital improvements
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | 20 |
| Project Team and Structure | 20 |
| Relevant Project Experience | 40 |
| Alignment with City Plans and Goals | 20 |
| Project Approach and Public Engagement | 70 |
| Local Firm Participation | 10 |
| Budget and Project Feasibility | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Knowledge of and experience with pertinent federal, state, and local laws
- Knowledge of and experience with Smart Growth, CNU, and NACTO
- Experience with context-sensitive design and public processes
- Experience with multimodal transportation planning and land use planning
- Experience with high-quality and dynamic visuals, graphics, and maps
Documents to include with your response
- Submittal Form
- Introductory Letter
- Project Team and Structure
- Relevant Project Experience
- Project Approach Including Public Engagement and Design Strategies
- Cost Proposal and Project Feasibility
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the City's OpenGov Procurement website
- Instructions
- Submit as a single pdf file in 8.5" X 11" paper format at https://bton.in/OpenG. Additional pages such as cover pages, tables of contents, or appendices are not permitted.
