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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking qualified firms to develop an updated Active Transportation plan in Kanawha and Putnam Counties, West Virginia as an update to the RIC 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian plan. PURPOSE The RIC MPO is seeking qualified firms to develop an update to our 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian plan as an Active Transportation Plan. PRODUCT The RIC MPO will receive copies, to be shared with local communities, WV DOH and others as needed that include, but not limited to the following elements: Current Conditions report Analysis of gaps in network Implementation Recommendations for facilities on different road types. Project prioritization list Feasibility study for shared transportation systems LENGTH OF CONTRACT The RIC MPO is seeking to contract for two (2) fiscal years. FUNDING SOURCES The RIC MPO may use its formula planning funds for this project. Fiscal year amounts shall not exceed $75,000 and total project shall not exceed $150,000. SUBMISSION INFORMATION Firms interested in being considered for this project must submit one digital copy of: 1. A letter of interest that includes a note on the individual’s contact information who will serve as the primary point of contact for the selection process. 2. A statement of the firm’s qualifications, experience, and overall capabilities to handle the work, including staff to be assigned to the project and availability. 3. A statement regarding the firm’s past performance in timely completion of projects, compliance with scope of work, and adherence to budgets. 4. A concealed and separate cost proposal to perform the work that will not be considered in the ranking and selection phase. 5. Amount and type of the proposed work to be subcontracted, if any. 6. Names and phone numbers of references for the firm’s most recent comparable services. 7. A description of similar recently completed projects. 8. Any additional information that has a direct relationship with the subject services. Additional Information: 1. The contract shall begin upon RIC Policy Board approval and conclude no later than May 31st, 2027. No expenditures may be issued prior to July 1, 2025. 2. The maximum total contract dollar amount awarded under this contract shall not exceed $75,000 per Fiscal Year and may not exceed $150,000 in total. 3. All responses must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday May 28, 2025. 4. Project advancement will be pending final approval and adoption of the RIC MPO Unified Planning and Work Program expected on June 15th, 2025. Responses shall be submitted to Jeffery Mace, Transportation Program Manager, RIC MPO, 315 D Street, South Charleston, WV, 25303, by electronic mail at [email protected]. Submittals shall be clearly marked in the subject line, “Re: RFP for Traffic Safety Studies in RIC MPO.” Interested firms with questions may contact Jeffery Mace at [email protected] Disadvantaged Business Enterprises shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. LC-247972 04-24;2025