Requests for Proposals

Notice is hereby given that the Regional Planning Commission is requesting qualification statements from firms interested in submitting proposals for the following project.

Stage 0 Feasibility Study
Barton Avenue (LA 3060) Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility Study (US 90 to LA 18)
Luling, Louisiana
RPC Task No. A-1.26STC; FY-26 UPWP

 The purpose of this study is to identify conceptual and feasible pedestrian improvements that can be undertaken along and/or adjacent to the heavily trafficked Barton Avenue (LA 3060) between US 90 and LA 18 in Luling.

This is a negotiated lump sum contract with a compensation range between $125,000 to $145,000. All interested firms are invited to submit their qualifications for undertaking the above study. The scope of work and Public Notice are available on the RPC website at http://www.norpc.org/requests_for_proposals.html. A minimum DBE participation rate of 21% is required for this project. Credit for DBE participation will be limited to the firms certified pursuant to the Louisiana Unified Certification Program.  For convenience, DOTD provides a list on its website (http://www8.dotd.la.gov/UCP/UCPSearch.aspx) of firms that have been certified as eligible to participate as DBEs on US DOT assisted contracts.

Qualification statements are to be submitted on MPO Standard Submittal Form “Proposal to Provide Consultant Services”, for the prime and each sub-consultant.   Submit your qualifications on the Standard Submittal Form on a CD (or via email) as a single PDF file for all forms (prime and sub-consultants) AND one paper copy of your qualifications. See full Public Notice for additional information.  Qualifications must be submitted prior to the 12:00 noon deadline on Wednesday September 24, 2025, by hand or mail addressed as follows:

Ms. Joan Rupp
Regional Planning Commission
10 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
New Orleans, LA  70124

If you require a receipt upon delivery, please provide your own documentation for RPC to sign. RPC will not provide receipts.

All inquiries should be sent in writing to: [email protected] and [email protected]

Notice is hereby given that the Regional Planning Commission is requesting qualification statements from firms interested in submitting proposals for the following project.

STAGE 0 FEASIBILITY STUDY
Barriere Rd. Corridor
Plaquemines Parish
(RPC Task A-3.26PPG; FY-26 UPWP NO UA) 

The purpose of this study is to update the planning parameters for modifying Barriere Road, including extension of its current alignment to Walker Road and potentially other, currently unimproved roads in the area south of the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans (NASJRB); and determining high level implementation costs associated with said effort in order to facilitate alternative routing within the Belle Chasse area of Plaquemines Parish.

This is a negotiated lump sum contract with a compensation range between $150,000 to $170,000. All interested firms are invited to submit their qualifications for undertaking the above study. The scope of work and Public Notice are available on the RPC website at http://www.norpc.org/requests_for_proposals.html. A minimum DBE participation rate of 21% is required for this project.  Credit for DBE participation will be limited to the firms certified pursuant to the Louisiana Unified Certification Program.  For convenience, DOTD provides a list on its website (http://www8.dotd.la.gov/UCP/UCPSearch.aspx) of firms that have been certified as eligible to participate as DBEs on US DOT assisted contracts.

Qualification statements are to be submitted on MPO Standard Submittal Form “Proposal to Provide Consultant Services”, for the prime and each sub-consultant.   Submit your qualifications on the Standard Submittal Form on a CD (or via email) as a single PDF file for all forms (prime and sub-consultants) AND one paper copy of your qualifications. See full Public Notice for additional information.  Qualifications must be submitted prior to the 12:00 noon deadline on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, by hand or mail addressed as follows:

Ms. Joan Rupp
Regional Planning Commission
10 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
New Orleans, LA  70124

If you require a receipt upon delivery, please provide your own documentation for RPC to sign. RPC will not provide receipts.

All inquiries should be sent in writing to: [email protected] and [email protected]

Notice is hereby given that the Regional Planning Commission is requesting qualification statements from firms interested in submitting proposals for the following project.

RPC Traffic Counting Program Update
2025-2206 Transportation System Surveillance
Regional Planning Commission
RPC Task A-1.26TC; FY-26 UPWP 

The purpose of this project is to support the Regional Planning Commission in updating its traffic count database. The consultant will collect traffic volume and vehicle classification data at 120 locations within Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist Parish, St. Tammany, and/or Tangipahoa Parishes

This is a negotiated lump sum contract with a compensation range between $50,000 to $70,000. All interested firms are invited to submit their qualifications for undertaking the above study. The scope of work and Public Notice are available on the RPC website at http://www.norpc.org/requests_for_proposals.html. Credit for DBE participation will be limited to the firms certified pursuant to the Louisiana Unified Certification Program.  For convenience, DOTD provides a list on its website (http://www8.dotd.la.gov/UCP/UCPSearch.aspx) of firms that have been certified as eligible to participate as DBEs on US DOT assisted contracts.

Qualification statements are to be submitted on MPO Standard Submittal Form “Proposal to Provide Consultant Services”, for the prime and each sub-consultant.   Submit your qualifications on the Standard Submittal Form on a CD (or via email) as a single PDF file for all forms (prime and sub-consultants) AND one paper copy of your qualifications. See full Public Notice for additional information.
Qualifications must be submitted prior to the 12:00 noon deadline on Friday, August 8, 2025, by hand or mail addressed as follows:

Ms. Joan Rupp
Regional Planning Commission
10 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
New Orleans, LA  70124

If you require a receipt upon delivery, please provide your own documentation for RPC to sign. RPC will not provide receipts.

All inquiries should be sent in writing to: [email protected] and [email protected]

Notice is hereby given that the Regional Planning Commission is requesting qualification statements from firms interested in submitting proposals for the following project.

RPC Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update 2027-2056
Outreach Assistance
RPC Task No A-4.26OA; FY-26 UPWP 

The purpose of this project is to assist RPC staff in public outreach efforts that seek input into the MTP Update.

This is a negotiated lump sum contract with a compensation range between $50,000 to $70,000. All interested firms are invited to submit their qualifications for undertaking the above study. The scope of work and Public Notice are available on the RPC website at http://www.norpc.org/requests_for_proposals.html. Credit for DBE participation will be limited to the firms certified pursuant to the Louisiana Unified Certification Program.  For convenience, DOTD provides a list on its website (http://www8.dotd.la.gov/UCP/UCPSearch.aspx) of firms that have been certified as eligible to participate as DBEs on US DOT assisted contracts.

Qualification statements are to be submitted on MPO Standard Submittal Form “Proposal to Provide Consultant Services”, for the prime and each sub-consultant.   Submit your qualifications on the Standard Submittal Form on a CD (or via email) as a single PDF file for all forms (prime and sub-consultants) AND one paper copy of your qualifications. See full Public Notice for additional information.  Qualifications must be submitted prior to the 12:00 noon deadline on Friday, August 8, 2025, by hand or mail addressed as follows:

Ms. Joan Rupp
Regional Planning Commission
10 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
New Orleans, LA  70124

If you require a receipt upon delivery, please provide your own documentation for RPC to sign. RPC will not provide receipts.