Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority - Quality of Life Assessment - RFP S26065 (2026)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation AuthorityPublic Authority · San Jose, CA- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1.5 years
- Primary contact
- Brent Pearse
- (408) 550-4559
The 30-second brief
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority seeks proposals for a planning firm to provide a Quality of Life Assessment (QOLA) for Santa Clara County residents. The QOLA will identify what is necessary to support a quality life, define transportation actions and metrics VTA can pursue, establish guiding priorities for VTP 2060, and feed into Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Plan Bay Area 2060. Scope includes stakeholder and community engagement, mapping and analysis, developing prioritization frameworks, measuring performance on QOL metrics, and public-facing deliverables complying with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Submission deadline is November 20, 2026. A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 30, 2026. The base contract term is one year and six months.
Qualifications (30 points), Staffing and Project Organization (25 points), Work Plan and Approach / Project Understanding (25 points), Cost Proposal (20 points), Local Firm Preference (10 points)
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Summary
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority seeks proposals for a planning firm to provide a Quality of Life Assessment (QOLA) for Santa Clara County residents.
The QOLA will identify what is necessary to support a quality life, define transportation actions and metrics VTA can pursue, establish guiding priorities for VTP 2060, and feed into Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Plan Bay Area 2060. Scope includes stakeholder and community engagement, mapping and analysis, developing prioritization frameworks, measuring performance on QOL metrics, and public-facing deliverables complying with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Submission deadline is November 20, 2026. A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 30, 2026. The base contract term is one year and six months.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Proposal Form 1A
- Proposal Form 1B
- Proposal Form 3
- Proposal Form 4
- Proposal Form 5
- Proposal Form 6
- Proposal Form 7
- Proposal Form 8
- Proposal Form 9
- Proposal Form 10
- Proposal Form 11
- Proposal Form 12
- Proposal Form 18
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/vta
- Duration
- 18 months
- Scope location
- San Jose, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/vta. For questions, contact Brent Pearse.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in CA, 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.
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 Brent Pearse at (408) 550-4559. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Qualifications (30 points), Staffing and Project Organization (25 points), Work Plan and Approach / Project Understanding (25 points), Cost Proposal (20 points), Local Firm Preference (10 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority are tracked and searchable. As a public authority agency, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority 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 1.5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 20, 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 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: Proposal Form 1A, Proposal Form 1B, Proposal Form 3, Proposal Form 4, Proposal Form 5, Proposal Form 6, Proposal Form 7, Proposal Form 8, Proposal Form 9, Proposal Form 10, Proposal Form 11, Proposal. Review the full document from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Jose, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.