UPCOMING -- RFP for Regional Safety Operations Program Development and Capacity Building

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is seeking a consultant for the Regional Safety Operations Program Development and Capacity Building project under solicitation RFP-29258. This initiative supports the Bay Area Incident Management Task Force, a multidisciplinary partnership involving the California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, and other regional entities aimed at improving safety, mobility, and operational coordination within the Bay Area transportation system. The primary objective is to strengthen organizational systems, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and performance management practices to reduce administrative burdens and build long-term organizational capacity. Key deliverables include annual work planning, the creation of performance measurement frameworks, outreach strategies, stakeholder tracking systems, and the planning of annual conferences and events. The project is estimated to have a budget of 450,000 dollars and is funded in whole or in part by the Federal Highway Administration Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program as administered by Caltrans. The expected period of performance begins on January 1, 2027, and concludes on December 31, 2027, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions at the option of the commission. This solicitation falls under NAICS code 541618. Interested parties must submit proposals through the official procurement website, with the response deadline set for January 1, 2027. Jerry Finer serves as the primary point of contact for this effort.