RFP - Regional Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan Consultant Services

The Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop a Regional Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan (TRIP) covering 19 counties within the Atlanta Metropolitan Planning Organization area. The project, contingent upon federal PROTECT Grant funding, aims to produce a comprehensive plan within 18 months, with work scheduled during calendar years 2025 through 2027. The scope includes stakeholder engagement, vulnerability assessments, resilience measures, and integration into regional planning processes. Funding is anticipated up to one million dollars, with detailed deliverables such as technical memos, vulnerability tools, project prioritization guides, and final reports. The procurement emphasizes experience, technical approach, work plan, and budget, with proposals due October 17, 2025, and potential interviews in November. The contract incorporates extensive federal and state compliance clauses, including DBE participation, environmental standards, and conflict of interest disclosures, and will be governed by Georgia law. The contract incorporates numerous federal and state regulations by reference, including requirements for environmental protection, nondiscrimination, DBE compliance, and federal funding accountability. It mandates the use of specific exhibits for scope, budget, DBE plan, and contractual forms, with detailed instructions for proposal preparation, submission, and evaluation. The selection process is a best value trade-off, primarily based on experience and technical approach, with possible interviews but no mandatory LPTA. Payment will be made monthly upon submission of progress reports and invoices, with strict prompt payment requirements for subcontractors. The work is to be performed primarily at the consultant’s office within the Atlanta region, with project milestones and meetings scheduled regularly. The agreement emphasizes personnel qualifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and compliance with federal and Georgia laws, including immigration and debarment rules. Overall, the contract establishes a comprehensive framework for professional services, emphasizing transparency, compliance, and detailed deliverables within a structured procurement process.