RFP 2027-020 MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIVITY STUDY ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

RFP 2027-020 is a solicitation issued by the Calvert County Government on behalf of the Calvert-St. Mary’s Metropolitan Planning Organization to conduct a multi-modal connectivity study in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The primary objective of the study is to analyze existing conditions of multi-modal connectivity to public transportation buses and recommend adjustments to routes and bus stops to maximize outreach. The scope of work includes examining existing infrastructure, identifying underserved populations, and analyzing various transit operations, including the St. Mary’s Transit System, Job Access and Reverse Commute routes, ADA routes, and the State Specialized Transportation Assistance Program. The contract is structured around a total lump sum bid divided into three milestone phases: Project Initiation and Existing Conditions Evaluation, Community Engagement, and the Draft of Recommendations. Proposals must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes for technical and price components, with a final response deadline of November 5, 2026, as established by Amendment 1. Award selection is based on technical factors and price, provided the contractor meets mandatory criteria including independence from the county governments, good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation, and the provision of three professional references. Payment is issued within thirty calendar days following the satisfactory completion of work and approval by the project manager.