RFLOI FAMPO 2055 MTP AND CMP UPDATE

Cumberland County and the Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) are seeking qualified professional consulting firms to update the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and the Congestion Management Process (CMP). This project involves creating a federally required, fiscally constrained long-range transportation plan with a minimum 20-year horizon and developing performance-based strategies to manage traffic congestion and improve travel-time reliability. The work must comply with 23 CFR 450.322 and North Carolina Department of Transportation guidelines, with all final deliverables required to be ADA digitally compliant. The contract is a lump-sum effort with a budget of 500,000 dollars and a performance period of 18 to 24 months, potentially extending to December 1, 2028. Interested firms must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) in PDF format by October 9, 2026. Submissions are limited to 25 pages and must include a cover letter, a description of the project approach, a summary of relevant experience, and the required RS-2 Consultant Certification forms for the prime and all subconsultants. Evaluation is based on project understanding and approach (30%) and relevant experience and past performance (30%), with priority given to firms utilizing Small Professional Service Firms (SPSF) in the event of a tie. Selected consultants must be prequalified with the Department, employ engineers registered in North Carolina, and maintain professional liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars.