The Consultant will develop a clear and actionable plan to prioritize transportation projects that promote active transportation within the City. This includes conducting an inventory of existing infrastructure, developing a prioritized list of implementation projects, identifying non-infrastructure elements for community engagement, creating a realistic approach to project funding, and conducting extensive public outreach. Additionally, the Consultant will assist City staff in coordinating with local stakeholders, including school districts, local businesses, and community groups. This project will build off similar past efforts, such as the City's 2016 Bike Plan and the 2018 Pedestrian Plan. By leveraging the insights and successes of these previous plans, the Consultant will ensure that the new plan is comprehensive, informed by past experiences, and aligned with the City's long-term goals for active transportation. The City of Cupertino, located in West Santa Clara County, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop the City's first comprehensive citywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The City is seeking to secure a firm that has the required experience, qualifications, expertise, and resources to perform the services identified in this Request for Proposal (RFP). As a city known for embracing innovation and technology, Cupertino is dedicated to improving sustainable transportation options that enhance connectivity, safety, and the quality of life for its residents and visitors. This RFP aims to establish a clear and actionable plan to prioritize transportation projects that promote active transportation within the City. The scope of work for the chosen Consultant will include conducting an inventory of existing infrastructure, developing a prioritized list of implementation projects, identifying non infrastructure elements for community engagement, developing a realistic approach to address project funding, and carrying out extensive public outreach. The Consultant will also assist City staff in coordinating with local stakeholders such as school districts, local businesses, and community groups. Proposals should demonstrate expertise in urban planning, transportation engineering, programming, and public outreach. This project represents an exciting opportunity for consultants to contribute to Cupertino's vision for a sustainable and connected community. The City intends to review the proposals received and select the most qualified consultant. The City has allocated a budget of $330,000 for this project. Evaluation of Proposals September / Fall 2024
Contract Award October / Fall 2024 The Consultant will perform under the general direction of the Transportation Manager within the Public Works Department and consult with other City personnel in developing a citywide ATP. The scope of work includes the development of alternatives, implementation strategies, budget estimates, and a prioritized list of capital projects, as well as additional tasks, as more thoroughly detailed in Attachment A. The Consultant will provide staff who will work onsite and offsite as required to support the City while interacting with City consultant(s), industry experts(s), or other agencies, if applicable. Question Deadline 08/23/2024 at 5:00 PM PT Questions and requests for clarification and/or additional information shall be directed in writing via email to Matthew Schroeder at matts@cupertino.gov. Include "RFP for 2024-ATP-01" in the subject line. All responses to questions and/or clarifications will be provided by addenda and posted electronically. Electronic submittals are the only form of submittal that will be accepted. The Consultant is responsible for all costs associated with the Proposal submission. This Request for Proposal does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal or participation in response to this RFP. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received, waive any irregularities, negotiate with qualified proposers, select firms which, in its opinion, best serve the City's interests or cancel the Request. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal that is determined to contain false, misleading, or materially incomplete information. The City reserves the right to require any proposer to submit additional clarifying data or other information the City deems necessary to substantiate the costs presented by the proposer. The City may also require proposer to revise one or more elements of its proposal in accordance with contract negotiations. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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