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This document constitutes a Request for Proposals for a Professional Service Contract from qualified individuals and organizations to furnish those services as described herein for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Highways. Project Manager - Jeremy Edgeworth User Division - Planning Approximate Fee - $600,000 Planning Study (Lump Sum) Project Funding - State and Federal Funds Contract Term - Two Years KYTC would like to update the Kentucky Statewide Rail Plan dated April 2015 that accommodates current and future commercial, and passenger demands and addresses the state's multi-modal transportation and economic needs. KYTC is soliciting proposals from professional consulting firms interested in providing services associated with meeting the requirements for a state rail plan as identified in Public Law 110-432 including the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA) and Title 49, Part 266.15, Requirements for a State Rail Plan, in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The Consultant team shall include a DBE Participation Plan with their Response to Announcement to help the Department meet the 11.95% DBE goal established by FHWA. The plan should demonstrate how DBE companies will be mentored or used to assist in the area(s) pertaining to this contract. An additional page will be allowed in the Project Approach (Section 7) to exhibit this plan. A maximum of four (4) points will be considered in the Evaluation Factors for the DBE Participation Plan. First Selection Meeting: March 13, 2023 Short-List Meeting: March 23, 2023 Interviews: March 31, 2023 Final Selection: March 31, 2023 Pre-Design Conference: April 5, 2023 Fee Proposal: April 14, 2023 Contract Negotiations: April 26, 2023 Notice to Proceed: May 17, 2023 The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.