Fresno Council of Governments 2026 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS)

The Fresno Council of Governments is preparing the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy to comply with federal and state mandates, serving as both the metropolitan planning organization and regional transportation planning agency for Fresno County. The plan encompasses all transportation modes—including motor vehicles, transit, rail, freight, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, aviation, and systems management—with a horizon year of 2049 and is structured around Scenario C, which prioritizes infill development and transit-oriented growth to promote sustainable urban expansion while avoiding agricultural and resource lands. The project’s scope includes planning, environmental review under CEQA, and implementation of transportation improvements aligned with regional sustainability goals, with key deliverables focused on enhancing transit and active transportation networks. The work is managed from the Fresno COG office in Fresno, California, with Paul Herman identified as the primary point of contact and T.J. Warrner as project manager, although no formal contracting officer, COR, COTR, or PCO roles are designated. No federal acquisition clauses, contract line items, or standard contract administration data such as payment instructions, accounting codes, or invoicing systems are specified, indicating this is a planning initiative rather than a procurement contract under FAR. Funding sources include federal programs like FTA 5307, CMAQ, STBG, and STA, as well as state programs like SHOPP, STA, STIP, and TCEP, with estimated total funding in the billions, though these represent aggregated program allocations, not formal contract pricing. The project’s timeline includes a public review period beginning in July 2026, but no defined performance period or delivery schedule is provided. Special requirements are embedded in environmental mitigation measures, mandating compliance with hazardous materials handling, erosion control, Tier 4 equipment emissions, noise reduction practices, and tribal consultation under AB 52 and CEQA. No formal representations, certifications, packaging standards, or inspection criteria beyond regulatory compliance are outlined, and documentation is submitted through email or hardcopy to Fresno COG, with no standardized proposal format, word limits, or electronic submission protocols mandated.