Transportation Analysis Policy Development

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department issued solicitation number 555 to secure a qualified consulting firm for Transportation Analysis Policy Development. The primary objective is to update the City's transportation analysis policy to comply with California Senate Bill 743, transitioning the primary metric for CEQA analysis of land use and transportation projects from Level of Service to Vehicle Miles Traveled. The scope of work includes developing VMT-based methodologies, establishing new mitigation thresholds, updating fee structures, creating a developer VMT calculation tool, and producing educational tutorials. This effort must align with the City's General Plan Update, Circulation Element, and Traffic Mitigation Program. Statements of Qualifications were due by May 13, 2019, and were evaluated based on a qualitative trade-off process. Key evaluation factors included the firm's understanding of the scope, recent experience within California and the Bay Area, team expertise, and the ability to meet time restrictions. The resulting professional services agreement designates the consultant as an independent contractor and mandates that all work products remain the sole property of the City. Special requirements include strict confidentiality, a prohibition on conflicts of interest, and comprehensive insurance coverage from carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A-VII or better. Final acceptance of all deliverables is subject to the approval of the City of San Mateo.