Requests For Proposals or Qualifications


Environmental Impact Report for the 2026 Tulare County Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy and Additional On-Call Environmental Services

The Tulare County Association of Governments (“TCAG”), as the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (“RTPA”) for Tulare County, is requesting proposals from qualified consultants for a) preparation of a Program-level Environmental Impact Report (“PEIR”) for the 2026 Tulare County Regional Transportation Plan (“RTP”)/Sustainable Communities Strategy (“SCS”) ( “2026 RTP/SCS”), and the Alternative Planning Strategy (“APS”), if necessary; and b) additional on-call environmental services (as needed) in support of the 2026 RTP/SCS update process.

Request for Proposals / Request for Qualifications for Environmental Impact Report for the 2026 Tulare County Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy and Additional On-Call Environmental Services

Question: Can firms opt to only submit qualifications for the on-call environmental services portion of this RFP/RFQ.

Proposals are due to TCAG by 5:00 PM on Thursday December 5, 2024
Any questions regarding this RFP/RFQ are due by email to singoldsby@tularecag.ca.gov by Thursday November 14, 2024


Traffic Data Collection Services

The Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) invites the submission of proposals by qualified consultants to provide on-call traffic data collection services to be used for the TCAG Annual Transportation Monitoring Program and other elements of our Congestion Management Program. This RFQ is only for the collection of transportation data including traffic counts and turning movement counts. Tulare County Association of Governments typically counts a set minimum number of intersections and classified traffic counts every year. Additional counts are done based on need and availability of funding.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) DELIVERY AND OPENING
SOQ must be received electronically in PDF format no later than December 4, 2024 at 5:00:00 PM (PDT) at JWasham@tularecag.ca.gov. The subject line of the email shall state: “Traffic Data Collection Services– Your Company Name.” Submittals will be opened no sooner than the Submission Deadline. Any questions regarding this RFQ should be submitted in writing to John Washam, Regional Planner by email at JWasham@tularecag.ca.gov no later than ten (10) working days before the closing date of December 4th, 2024. Responses to questions submitted will be posted on the TCAG Web site at http://www.tularecog.org under “RFPs and RFQs” not later than six (6) working days before the closing date of December 4th, 2024.

Request for Qualifications Traffic Data Collection Services


TCAG Regional Active Transportation Plan Comprehensive Update

Due to situations not anticipated at the beginning of this process, TCAG is re-issuing this RFP and asking firms to resubmit their proposals.  There are no changes to the scope or cost, only a minor change to the schedule.  Questions about this resubmittal can be directed to Benjamin Kimball, Deputy Executive Director (559) 788-8717. 

The Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG), as the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for Tulare County, is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to update to the TCAG Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP).  The material produced will help shape the pedestrian and bicycle component for the region’s 2026 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)/Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS). The second purpose is to help our member agencies position themselves to successfully compete for funding from federal, state, and regional sources. Overall this project is to prepare a comprehensive update to the Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) by revisiting and strengthening the vision, goals and policies for the Tulare County Region. Proposals are due Monday, November 11th 5:00PM and consultants will be notified in early December.

Request for Proposals for TCAG Regional Active Transportation Plan Comprehensive Update

TCAG Regional Active Transportation Plan Update Scope of Work

Questions regarding the RFP must be asked according to the procedures specified in the RFP by Monday, November 4th, 2024 to sbhongir@tularecag.ca.gov

Electronic proposals must be submitted by 5:00pm on Monday, November 11th to the email address stated: sbhongir@tularecag.ca.gov


On-Call Travel Demand Modeling Support Services

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit Statements of Qualification (SOQ) from consultants to participate in forming a list of firms to provide the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) with on-call travel demand model support services. The duration of the on-call list will be up to thirty six (36) months from the effective date of the contract with selected consultants with an option, pending approval by the TCAG Governing Board, to allow the executive director to extend the contract annually, for an additional three years.

Tulare County Association of Governments - Request for Qualifications for On-call Travel Demand Modeling Support Services 

Questions regarding the RFQ must be asked according to the procedures specified in RFQ. The electronic proposal submission deadline is 5:00 PM, Friday, October 24, to KPoleszczuk@tularecag.ca.gov