Orange County Managed Lanes Segment Advancement Study C265256

The Orange County Transportation Authority is soliciting professional services for the Orange County Managed Lanes Segment Advancement Study, identified as Agreement No. C265256. The primary objective of this firm fixed price contract is to evaluate existing, planned, and potential managed lane facilities in Orange County to identify up to two priority segments most suitable for advancement into the Project Initiation Document phase. The study is estimated to take 18 months and is budgeted at 350,000 dollars. The scope of work is divided into four primary tasks: project management and coordination, segment inventory and priority selection, priority segment advancement assessment, and the delivery of a final study report with supporting technical files. The selection process is based on identifying the proposal most advantageous to the Authority, with a competitive range and a potential Best and Final Offer phase. Awarded consultants must provide key personnel, maintain comprehensive insurance, and adhere to Level 1 Health, Safety and Environmental Specifications. Administrative requirements include monthly electronic invoicing with a ten percent retention fee, which is released upon final acceptance. The contract is managed by Project Manager Carolyn Mamaradlo and Senior Contracts Administrator Josie Mellen, with all proposals required to be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by November 30, 2026.