Stateline Complete Streets RFP

The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Public Works Department is seeking qualified consultants to provide planning and design feasibility services for the Stateline Complete Streets Project under solicitation RFP 2026-07-30, with proposals due by August 28, 2026. The scope of work includes comprehensive project management, public outreach, existing conditions analysis, multimodal transportation and parking evaluation, development of design alternatives, and the preparation of a 30 percent design plan aligned with Caltrans Agreement No. 74A1730 and the Local Assistance Procedures Manual. Key deliverables encompass an Existing Conditions Report, Public Participation Plan, Community Survey Summary, Walk/Bike/Micromobility Audit, Temporary Demonstration Plans, Draft and Final Complete Streets Study, 30 percent design plans in PDF and CAD formats, and supporting presentation materials, all subject to compliance with City of South Lake Tahoe Public Improvement and Engineering Standards, Caltrans specifications, TRPA Ordinances, and local codes. The evaluation process prioritizes technical merit over cost, assigning 40 points to the Scope of Work/Implementation, 25 points to Company History and Experience, 15 points to the Executive Summary, 10 points to the Cover Letter, and 10 points to Recent Projects/References, while the project budget is submitted separately and unopened until after technical scoring, indicating a best-value selection approach rather than LPTA. The contract requires proposers to submit a single consolidated technical proposal not exceeding 30 pages via the PlanetBids online portal, with a separate sealed envelope containing the project budget delivered physically to the City’s Public Works Department. Proposals must include detailed resumes of key personnel, with any changes requiring City approval due to the reliance on specific team qualifications. The Consultant must comply with multiple certifications including Anti-Lobbying, Debarment and Suspension, Drug-Free Workplace, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Non-Discrimination, and is prohibited from having any financial interest in affected properties or subcontracting without written consent. Insurance requirements mandate that the City be named as an additional insured with primary coverage and a waiver of subrogation, while the Consultant assumes full responsibility for subcontractor performance. The place of performance is the Stateline Avenue and Lake Shore Drive corridor in South Lake Tahoe, California, with all final deliverables to acknowledge Caltrans funding. The contract’s total estimated value ranges from $318,550 to $329,800, reflecting three mutually