City of Los Banos is requesting proposals from qualified consultants with experience in transportation studies and plans to perform an update to the City's Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP update is intended to provide a comprehensive, long-term transportation vision for the City and will serve as a guiding document for improvements to local and regional roadways and multi-modal transportation networks. The central purpose of the TMP is to develop a transportation system that accommodates new and existing development, provides safe and efficient access for all, and promotes public health and quality of life. All qualified consultants interested in providing these services are invited to submit their proposal. The proposals will be evaluated and ranked according to the criteria provided in Exhibit B, "Proposal Evaluation," of this Request for Proposal (RFP). The Consultant's attention is directed to Exhibit A, "Submittal Requirements." The City may conduct interviews of the top-ranking consultants in order to make a final selection. The successful consultant will be recommended to the City Council for authorization to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for the update of the City's Transportation Master Plan. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal may result in disqualification. Proposals and/or modifications received subsequent to the hour and date specified above will not be considered. Submitted proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to the submission time specified in this Request for Proposal, provided notification is received in writing before the submittal deadline. Proposals cannot be changed or withdrawn after the submittal deadline. No handwritten notations or corrections will be allowed. The responding Consultant is solely responsible for all costs related to the preparation of the proposal. The contract award, if any, will be made to the consultant who, in the City's sole discretion, is best able to perform the required services in a manner most beneficial to the City. The completed Fee Schedule in Exhibit D shall be submitted with the proposal in its own separately sealed envelope. The Consultant shall not include this cost proposal in the USB as an electronic file. Deadline to Submit Questions/Clarifications 5:00 P.M. 01/10/2023 Award Date 02/15/2023 to 03/1/2023 (Tentatively) Any questions with regard to submissions, process, or proposals can be emailed to Soknirorn Than, Public Works Director/City Engineer at nirorn.than@losbanos.org. Questions shall be submitted before 5:00 P.M. PST on January 10, 2023. Any response to a request for clarification, questions and answers will be posted to the City's website no later than 5:00 P.M. PST on January 13, 2023 and if necessary, shall become a part of the proposal as an addendum. The Request for Proposal can be viewed and/or obtained from the City of Los Banos website. No oral questions or inquiries about the RFP shall be accepted. The City of Los Banos reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive any minor informalities or irregularities contained in this proposal. Acceptance of any proposal submitted pursuant to this Request for Proposal shall not constitute any implied intent to enter into a contract. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time
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