Request for Proposal (RFP) 2020-7: Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) Thresholds to Comply with SB 743

The City of Menifee is seeking qualified consultants to update its Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines, focusing on establishing thresholds that align with recent legislative changes. The primary goal is to transition from traditional level of service (LOS) metrics to vehicle miles traveled (VMT) metrics, in accordance with Senate Bill 743 and the updated CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 enacted in 2019. This update aims to ensure that transportation impact analyses reflect the state's shift toward evaluating environmental impacts through VMT rather than LOS, which has historically prioritized traffic congestion metrics. The project requires a comprehensive review and revision of existing guidelines to incorporate these new standards, facilitating compliance with state mandates and supporting sustainable transportation planning within the city. The solicitation, identified as RFP 2020-7, was posted on November 4, 2019, with a response deadline of November 22, 2019. The contract is managed by the City of Menifee, California, and is classified under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services. Interested consultants can contact Margarita Cornejo via email or phone for further information. The project emphasizes the importance of developing clear, enforceable thresholds for VMT that will guide future transportation impact assessments and planning efforts, ensuring alignment with state environmental review processes. Additional details and the solicitation document are accessible through the provided online portal.