RFP 2187: Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assessment and Trainings

Request for Proposals: Accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion assessment and trainings The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites interested parties to submit a proposal to provide professional consulting services to conduct an agency accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion assessment and trainings. The consultant(s) will provide expertise, guidance, and support in advancing goals related to accessibility, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), as part of the RTC’s Transportation Equity Action Plan.

The Consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

• A comprehensive ADEI assessment report outlining key findings, recommendations, and an action plan for the RTC.
• Customized trainings and materials, resources, and tools for staff, board and committee members, and transportation stakeholders.
• Revised or new DEI policies, procedures, and guidelines for integration into transportation planning and operations.

Proposals are due on October 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Addendum 2, dated 10/10/24, is hereby posted. Addendum 2 replaces Addendum 1, as it includes all information included in Addendum 1, plus additional Responses to Questions and Clarifications received by email by October 9 or at the pre-proposal meeting. This includes notice that the Caltrans certified DBE goal for this project was reduced to 22% and updated responses to questions related to DBE participation.

Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 3, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. See Addendum 1 for responses to questions at the meeting.

The assessment and trainings will be designed to improve the agency’s ability to evaluate and address inequities and to better engage and serve diverse constituencies.

View the Request for Proposals for more information about this project.

RFP and Required Forms and Attachments:

• Request for Proposals
• Addendum 2, dated 10/10/2024
• Addendum 1, dated 10/4/2024
• Form 1 California Levine Act Statement
• Form 2 Exceptions to the Agreement
• Notice to Proposers DBE Information (Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual-LAPM, Exhibit 10-I)
• Consultant Proposal DBE form (LAPM Exhibit 10-O1.)
• Bidder/Proposer DBE Good Faith Efforts Documentation (LAPM Exhibit 15-H)
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (LAPM Exhibit 10-Q)
• Certification of Indirect Costs and Financial Management System
• Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee or Lump Sum Form.
• RTC Sample Standard Contract
• Request for Proposals, including required forms and attachments in compliance with federal funding requirements, and the RTC’s sample contract.