Eastern Pennsylvania Freight Plan RFP from Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Reading Area Transportation StudyMPO · Reading, PA- Due
- Mar 11, 2022
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 11, 2022
- Duration
- 12 months
The 30-second brief
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) is seeking proposals for a one-time contract to develop an Eastern Pennsylvania Freight Plan. This plan will address freight mobility, safety, and infrastructure needs across a 10-county region. The project is funded by multiple transportation agencies.
Regional Freight Profile, Regional Freight Network Map(s), Operations and Safety Documentation, Freight Trends Analysis, Needs and Deficiencies Analysis, Policy Framework, Recommendations (including Regional Action Plan), Additional Deliverable (data, Interviews, Recordings, Etc. for each MPO)
Technical Approach (3.5 weight), Capital Planning (3.5 weight), Personnel (2.0 weight), Cost and Price Analysis (1.0 weight)
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Summary
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) is seeking proposals for a one-time contract to develop an Eastern Pennsylvania Freight Plan. This plan will address freight mobility, safety, and infrastructure needs across a 10-county region. The project is funded by multiple transportation agencies.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Technical Approach (3.5 weight)
- Capital Planning (3.5 weight)
- Personnel (2.0 weight)
- Cost and Price Analysis (1.0 weight)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Regional Freight Profile
- Regional Freight Network Map(s)
- Operations and Safety Documentation
- Freight Trends Analysis
- Needs and Deficiencies Analysis
- Policy Framework
- Recommendations (including Regional Action Plan)
- Additional Deliverable (data, Interviews, Recordings, Etc. for each MPO)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Schedule
- Certification of Lobbying and Disclosure
- Certification of Non-Collusion
- Certification of Contingent Fees
- Certification of Fair Employment Practices
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Professional Services Agreement (Exhibit A)
- Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause (Exhibit B)
- Non-Discrimination / Equal Opportunity (Exhibit C)
- Right to Know Law (Exhibit D)
- Contractor Integrity Provisions (Exhibit E)
- Project Schedule (Exhibit F)
- Submit to
- PennBid, Pennsylvania's Electronic Document & Bid Management Program
- Scope location
- Berks County, Carbon County, Lebanon County, Lackawanna County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County, Monroe County, Northampton County, Pike County, Schuylkill County
- Reported agency
- Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Reading Area Transportation Study?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 11, 2022. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: PennBid, Pennsylvania's Electronic Document & Bid Management Program.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Reading Area Transportation Study in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Regional Freight Profile, Regional Freight Network Map(s), Operations and Safety Documentation, Freight Trends Analysis, Needs and Deficiencies Analysis, Policy Framework, Recommendations (including Regional Action Plan), Additional Deliverable (data, Interviews, Recordings, Etc. for each MPO). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical Approach (3.5 weight), Capital Planning (3.5 weight), Personnel (2.0 weight), Cost and Price Analysis (1.0 weight)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Reading Area Transportation Study?
All active and historical solicitations from Reading Area Transportation Study are tracked and searchable. As a mpo agency, Reading Area Transportation Study regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 12 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Schedule, Certification of Lobbying and Disclosure, Certification of Non-Collusion, Certification of Contingent Fees, Certification of Fair Employm. Review the full document from Reading Area Transportation Study for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Berks County, Carbon County, Lebanon County, Lackawanna County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County, Monroe County, Northampton County, Pike County, Schuylkill County. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.