RFP 2200: North Coast Transportation Demand Management Plan

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites interested parties to submit a proposal to provide professional consulting services to develop transportation management strategies for 22-miles of coastal highway from the City of Santa Cruz northern city-limits to the Santa Cruz/San Mateo County line. The North Coast Transportation Demand Management Plan (North Cost TDM Plan) is needed to identify strategies that address visitor transportation needs, safety and operational challenges on Highway 1 north of the City of Santa Cruz created by visitor demand and behaviors, and to provide transportation alternatives.

On July 26, 2024, the RTC provided Addendum 1 which updated the RFP with added language regarding Non-discrimination and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation compliance, additional required forms and attachments, and revised the sample contract in compliance with federal funding regulations. For convenience, a document showing the fully revised RFP is available for review via this link. Additionally, all required forms and attachments listed below are now up to date with revisions to the RFP.

On July 30, 2024, The RTC provided Addendum 2 which clarified that the proposal should have a maximum page limit of 20 pages not including attachments of resumes, detailed scope of services, project schedule, and cover letter.

Proposals are due on 08/5/2024 at 5:00 p.m.

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

Pre-Proposal Meeting Slides: North Coast TDM Plan Pre-Proposal 

Answers To Requests for Clarification: RFP 2200 Questions and Answers

Required Forms and Attachments:

• Form 1 California Levine Act Statement
• Form 2 Exceptions to the Agreement
• Notice to Proposers DBE Information (Local Assistance Procedures Manual, Exhibit 10-I)
• Consultant Proposal DBE form (Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual, Exhibit 10-O1.)
• Bidder/Proposer DBE Good Faith Efforts Documentation (Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual, Exhibit 15-H)
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual, Exhibit 10-Q)
• Certification of Indirect Costs and Financial Management System
• Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee or Lump Sum Form.
• Schedule and Scope of Work
• Sample Work Plan
• RTC Sample Standard Contract