What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority located in Maryland seeks a vendor to provide transportation systems management and operations, planning, engineering design, and technical support services. The requested scope includes Master Plan and systems engineering activities, transportation and traffic operations analyses, modeling and simulation, big data analytics, performance management, engineering design, and integration support. The vendor will support studies, strategies, planning, and analysis projects covering traffic and roadway monitoring systems, advanced detection systems, and automated incident detection systems. Additional tasks include supporting current program needs, long-range planning, communications and control systems, incident management, traffic engineering, ITS technology, expanded Traffic Incident Management concepts, and integrating ITS communications, CCTV, and satellite traffic operations control centers. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the buyer is currently looking for proposals. The buyer will hold a pre-proposal meeting on November 19, 2026, and applicants must submit all questions no later than December 3, 2026.
Scope of work
- Transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) planning, engineering design, and technical support services
- Traffic and roadway monitoring systems, advanced detection systems, and transportation information systems
- Macro-, meso-, and microsimulation modeling, traffic operations analyses, and benefit-cost analyses
- Systems engineering activities, including Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), validation, and verification
- Connected and Automated Transportation Systems (CATS) planning, engineering, deployment, and integration
- TSMO outreach materials, inter- and intra-agency coordination, and program outreach services
- On-site engineers at SHA facilities and emergency response services within 6 hours of notification
- Asset management activities to maintain state of good repair
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Written Technical Questions | 40% |
| Past Performance working on SHA task orders | Not specified |
| Capacity to accomplish the proposed work in required time | Not specified |
| Insurance | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) and with Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
- Key Staff with minimum five (5) years of experience in TSMO Planning, PTOE, or Communications/Outreach
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license registered in the State of Maryland for applicable Key Staff
- SHA Core Training Courses completed for all on-site consultant staff
- Bentley ProjectWise capability for data storage and management of project files
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter (limited to 1 page)
- Work Plan (maximum 10 pages)
- Standard Form (SF) 330 Parts I and II
- Organizational Chart (11 x 17-inch page) and Support Personnel Matrix (1 page)
- Letter of Commitment for each proposed Sub-Consultant
- One-page listing of proposed classifications and estimated percentages of time
- Financial Responsibility letter and current certification(s) of insurance
- Bid / Proposal Affidavit (including Investment Activities in Iran certification)
- Certification Regarding Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel
- Written Technical Questions responses (maximum 10 pages, 2 pages per question)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
- Instructions
- Submit Technical Proposal online at https://emma.maryland.gov. Individual files and zipped files are limited to 300 MB each; no limit on number of files. Must follow SHA Standard RFP guidelines.