First Street Multimodal Corridor Study RFP

The City of Tustin is soliciting professional consulting services for the First Street Multimodal Corridor Study, a federally funded project aimed at enhancing transportation along the First Street corridor. The study focuses on assessing the feasibility of infrastructure improvements for pedestrians, bicycles, and transit to align with the City's General Plan Mobility Element and Vision Zero goals. The scope of work includes analyzing existing conditions, conducting extensive community outreach and stakeholder engagement, developing conceptual planning alternatives, and providing environmental clearance support through CEQA and NEPA documentation. The selected consultant will be responsible for producing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages at 30, 60, and 90 percent completion, with an anticipated project completion date of June 2028. The procurement process utilizes Qualifications Based Selection (QBS), evaluating firms on a 100-point scale based on staffing, technical approach, public outreach experience, firm qualifications, and client references. Proposals must be submitted via OpenGov by October 6, 2026, and must include a separate fee proposal and several mandatory certifications, including non-collusion, non-discrimination, non-lobbying, and certifications regarding debarment and suspension. Awarded consultants must maintain professional liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars, general and auto liability of 1 million dollars, and a valid city business license. Payment is processed within 30 days of receiving invoices, which must be supported by monthly progress reports.