Desert Edge Mobility Plan

The Desert Edge Mobility Plan is a non-binding feasibility and planning study conducted by the Riverside County Transportation Department to evaluate potential future transportation improvements in the Northern Coachella Valley region, particularly focusing on pedestrian and bicycle mobility. The plan does not commit any funding, approve specific projects, or impose requirements on the County or other entities; its purpose is purely informational, serving as guidance for future infrastructure decisions. The project has been determined statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on Sections 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and 15276 (Transportation Improvement and Congestion Management Programs), and it aligns with previously certified environmental analyses, including Environmental Impact Report No. 521 and General Plan Amendment No. 960 adopted in 2015. The plan is consistent with the County’s General Plan, adopted Specific Plans, and regional transportation objectives, and it was formally adopted through a Notice of Exemption filed with the Riverside County Clerk & Recorder. The solicitation number associated with this effort is D3-0114E, with a submission deadline of May 29, 2025, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Don Copeland, Senior Transportation Planner. The work is funded through internal County resources, referenced by a funding line of 537280-20000-3130500000, and any billing is processed via an internal journal voucher system administered by the County Clerk & Recorder. No formal contract type, pricing, deliverables, inspection criteria, or FAR contract clauses are specified, as the initiative is not a procurement of goods or services but a planning document. There is no contractor involved, no competitive bidding process, and no representation or certification requirements from offerors, as the County is acting solely in an administrative and planning capacity. The project has no defined performance period beyond the submission deadline and does not involve physical deliveries, FOB terms, or packaging requirements. Oversight is managed internally by Jan Bulinski, Environmental Project Manager, and no traditional government contracting roles such as COR, COTR, or PCO are designated.