Quality of Life & Economic Impact Study

Project: Quality of Life & Economic Impact Study Ref. #: PL-PS-24-002 Department: Planning Type: RFP Status: Open Open Date: Mar 6th 2024, 7:00 AM PST Intent to Bid Due Date: Apr 2nd 2024, 2:00 PM PDT Questions Due Date: Mar 22nd 2024, 2:00 PM PDT Close Date: Apr 2nd 2024, 2:00 PM PDT Days Left: < 1 Project Description:The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to perform a Quality of Life and Economic Impact Assessment Study. The objective of this study is to examine the role of SMART’s rail and pathway construction and operation in driving outcomes for key quality of life indicators including mobility, the economy, land use, the environment, public health, safety, accessibility, and equity. Looking at multiple time horizons, the study will quantify and contextualize SMART’s contribution to the North Bay Area to-date and the potential scale of impact that would result from securing funding to fully build-out

and operate SMART in the future. The ultimate objective of the project is to determine and demonstrate what continued investment in SMART will mean for the North Bay's mobility, economic vitality, and quality of life. Please join us for a virtual Pre-Proposal Conference on March 12, 2024 at 10:00am (Pacific) to review the Solicitation process and hear more about the scope of work. SMART would like to invite your firm to submit a Proposal for this project. The deadline to submit a Proposal is 2:00pm (Pacific) on April 2, 2024. Thank you for your interest in doing business with SMART and we look forward to reviewing your Proposal! Important Events:OngoingOpen DateOnline PortalPosting date for the OpportunityMar 6th 2024, 7:00 AM PSTN/AUpcomingClose DateOnline PortalDeadline for SubmissionsApr 2nd 2024, 2:00 PM PDTN/AUpcomingIntent to Bid Due DateOnline PortalDeadline to indicate your intent to BidApr 2nd 2024, 2:00 PM PDTYesPassedPre-Proposal ConferenceZoom TeleconferenceSMART will host a virtual Pre-Proposal Conference on 10:00 AM (Pacific) on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Registration for the Pre-Proposal Conference is required in order to attend. Register at: https://sonomamarintrain-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucuuoqTguGNzpDpvfpZkhStpQHKMYrjEp Proposers are not required to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference as a condition to submitting a Proposal. The Pre-Proposal Meeting is expected to last approximately one (1) hour.Mar 12th 2024, 10:00 AM PDT - Mar 12th 2024, 11:00 AM PDTNoPassedQuestions Due DateOnline PortalDeadline to submit QuestionsMar 22nd 2024, 2:00 PM PDTN/A Supporting Documentation:1. RFP-Quality of Life & Economic Impact Study (PL-PS-24-002).pdfDocumentationRequest for Proposal - Quality of Life and Economic Impact Study (Solicitation No. PL-PS-24-002)Read more...Mar 1st 2024, 3:12 PM PST - 2. Att. A-Sample Agreement (PL-PS-24-002).pdfDocumentationAttachment A - Sample Agreement (PL-PS-24-002). The awarded Consultant will be expected to sign this Agreement.Read more...Mar 4th 2024, 8:07 AM PST - 3. Att. B-Receipt of Addenda Form (PL-PS-24-002).pdfDocumentationAttachment B - Receipt of Addenda Form. This form must be completed and submitted if any addenda are issued during the Solicitation process.Read more...Mar 1st 2024, 8:55 AM PST - 4. Att C-Required Certifications (PL-PS-24-002).pdfDocumentationAttachment C - Required Certifications and Forms (PL-PS-24-002).Read more...Mar 1st 2024, 8:55 AM PST - 5. Submission Instructions (PL-PS-24-002).pdfDocumentationSubmission Instructions. Provides information on how to submit a Proposal through SMART's eProcurement Portal, "Bonfire".Read more...Mar 1st 2024, 1:05 PM PST - Pre-Proposal Conference - Attendance Log (PL-PS-24-002).pdfOtherDocument - Pre-Proposal Conference Follow-Up – RFP for Quality of Life & Economic Impact StudyRead more...Mar 12th 2024, 12:44 PM PDT - Pre-Proposal Conference Presentation (PL-PS-24-002).pdfOtherDocument - Pre-Proposal Conference Follow-Up – RFP for Quality of Life & Economic Impact StudyRead more...Mar 12th 2024, 12:44 PM PDT - Commodity Codes: US_NAICS_2022 54161 Management Consulting Services US_NAICS_2022 54169 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services US_NAICS_2022 54172 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities