Licking County Area Transportation Study - SR 16 (East of Newark) Corridor Planning Study RFQ 2026
Licking CountyCounty · Licking County, OH- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 46 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Wil Lloyd
- (740) 670-5215
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Licking County Area Transportation Study (LCATS) is soliciting statements of qualifications for professional planning and engineering services to prepare the SR 16 (East of Newark) Corridor Planning Study and Corridor Action Plan. The study focuses on SR 16 from O'Bannon Avenue in Newark east to SR 146, evaluating three at-grade intersections at Dayton Road (CR 260), Marne Road (CR 585), and Licking Valley Road (CR 668) for safety, capacity, access management, and future limited-access conversion. Services include data collection, crash analysis, environmental red-flag summaries, purpose and need development, public engagement, and concept screening to produce a prioritized project list. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with technical questions due by October 20, 2026. Responding firms must be prequalified by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in applicable work categories. Selection will follow a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process.
Existing Conditions memorandum, Environmental study-area exhibit and Red Flag Summary, Purpose & Need and No-Build operations memorandum, Corridor concepts and screening memorandum, Public engagement meeting materials and summaries, Recommended corridor strategy package, One combined Corridor Planning Study Report incorporating the Corridor Action Plan, Final Corridor Planning Study Report
Firm & Key Personnel Experience (30), Relevant / Similar Project Experience (30), Project Understanding (25), Availability & Capacity (10), Familiarity with Study Area / ODOT District 5 (5)
SUMMARY
The Licking County Area Transportation Study (LCATS) is soliciting statements of qualifications for professional planning and engineering services to prepare the SR 16 (East of Newark) Corridor Planning Study and Corridor Action Plan.
The study focuses on SR 16 from O'Bannon Avenue in Newark east to SR 146, evaluating three at-grade intersections at Dayton Road (CR 260), Marne Road (CR 585), and Licking Valley Road (CR 668) for safety, capacity, access management, and future limited-access conversion. Services include data collection, crash analysis, environmental red-flag summaries, purpose and need development, public engagement, and concept screening to produce a prioritized project list. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with technical questions due by October 20, 2026. Responding firms must be prequalified by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in applicable work categories. Selection will follow a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Existing Conditions memorandum, Environmental study-area exhibit and Red Flag Summary, Purpose & Need and No-Build operations memorandum, Corridor concepts and screening memorandum, Public engagement meeting materials and summaries, Recommended corridor strategy package, One combined Corridor Planning Study Report incorporating the Corridor Action Plan, Final Corridor Planning Study Report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Qualification Receipt Form
- Cover Letter
- Firm Profile
- Similar Experience
- Personnel & Staffing
- Project Understanding
- Availability
- ODOT Prequalification
- Insurance
- Vendor Affidavit Form
- Findings for Recovery - C05
- Submit to
- Donald D. Hill County Administration Building, Commissioner’s Office, 20 S. 2nd Street, 4th Floor, Newark, OH 43055
- Scope location
- Newark, OH
- Reported agency
- Licking County Area Transportation Study
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from Licking County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. 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: Donald D. Hill County Administration Building, Commissioner’s Office, 20 S. 2nd Street, 4th Floor, Newark, OH 43055. For questions, contact Wil Lloyd.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Licking County in OH, 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 RFQ 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Wil Lloyd at (740) 670-5215. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Existing Conditions memorandum, Environmental study-area exhibit and Red Flag Summary, Purpose & Need and No-Build operations memorandum, Corridor concepts and screening memorandum, Public engagement meeting materials and summaries, Recommended corridor strategy package, One combined Corridor Planni. 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: "Firm & Key Personnel Experience (30), Relevant / Similar Project Experience (30), Project Understanding (25), Availability & Capacity (10), Familiarity with Study Area / ODOT District 5 (5)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Licking County?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Qualification Receipt Form, Cover Letter, Firm Profile, Similar Experience, Personnel & Staffing, Project Understanding, Availability, ODOT Prequalification, Insurance, Vendor Affidavit Form, Findings. Review the full document from Licking County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Newark, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.