Modeling consultant for travel demand capacities

The contract involves providing expert support to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Central Transportation Planning Staff for advancing its travel demand modeling capabilities, specifically supporting the development and enhancement of the TDM27 model for the 2027 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The scope includes model development, capacity building and training for staff, and conceptual design of next-generation modeling tools, with an estimated project value ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000. The work aims to deliver timely, high-quality modeling products that incorporate advanced sensitivities and exploratory features, ensuring the MPO’s internal capacity and strategic planning tools are state-of-the-practice. The contract emphasizes federal compliance, incorporating numerous clauses related to labor standards, environmental regulations, debarment, and intellectual property rights, which must flow down to all subcontractors. It also requires detailed proposal submission procedures, including separate technical and price proposals, signed forms, and adherence to strict deadlines, with proposals due by October 3, 2025. The contractual framework references federal statutes and regulations such as the Davis-Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Clean Air Act, and others, mandating compliance with wage determinations, environmental standards, and labor laws. It stipulates that all deliverables will be reviewed and approved by MAPC/CTPS at their location in Massachusetts, with acceptance contingent upon meeting the specified quality and schedule requirements. Payment will be made after approval of deliverables and invoices, with no advance payments permitted. The contract also mandates inclusion of federal clauses in subcontracts, certification of non-debarment and lobbying disclosures, and adherence to affirmative procurement policies. The project schedule, deliverables, and performance timelines are to be mutually agreed upon, with the work commencing immediately upon contract signing and concluding by a date to be specified during finalization. Overall, the contract ensures rigorous compliance, clear performance expectations, and structured proposal submission and evaluation processes to select a qualified consultant capable of advancing the MPO’s modeling capabilities effectively.