Requests for Proposals

The Regional Planning Commission frequently posts requests for proposals (RFPs) for projects that help shape the growth of the region. Please thoroughly read through the RFP before you submit your response to ensure that your organization is a good fit for the task that is outlined.

Current RFPs

Notice is hereby given that the Regional Planning Commission is requesting qualification statements from firms interested in submitting a proposal for the following projects:

Travel Demand Model Support Services RPC Task C-1.24TDM; FY-24 UPWP

Scope of Work

The purpose of this study is to provide technical services to the RPC as needed in maintenance, update, and use of the transportation demand model and associated analytical software used fur long-range strategic planning, and other transportation and land use related tasks..

 

This is a non-negotiated lump sum contract in the amount of $50,000. 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 Wednesday September 6, 2023, by hand or mail

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

The required documents must be submitted no latter than the 12:00 pm CT deadline
on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 .

Submissions must be hand delivered or mail addressed to:

Ms. Maggie Woodruff

Regional Planning Commission

10 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

New Orleans, LA  70124

A Path To Zero For St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa, and St. Tammany Parishes in Louisiana Safe Streets and Roads For All Discretionary Grant St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa, and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana RPC Task No. SS4A24

Scope of Work

The purpose of the study is to create a plan that will significantly reduce traffic related fatalities and serious injuries within the parishes of St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. The plan will utilize an analysis of crash data on all roads, innovative public health methodologies, equity data, and thorough stakeholder outreach to identify behavior change strategies as well as policy based, and infrastructure solutions. The plan shall include the use of proven safety countermeasures, public health modalities, and innovative strategies for future implementation. The completed action plan shall enable the participating parishes and local jurisdictions to pursue available funding sources including the HSIP program, SS4A implementation grants, and other eligible funding programs.

Ideal candidate teams will possess staff with the following credentials: PE, PTOE, AICP, PTP, MPH, and have a thorough understanding of public health behavior change theories and models and their application in program development in traffic safety, as well as a thorough understanding of innovative transportation planning and engineering solutions.

This is a non-negotiated lump sum contract in the amount of $746,200.00.  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 https://www.norpc.org/work-with-us/rfp/. . 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 Tuesday September 26, 2023, by hand or mail

The required documents must be submitted no latter than the 12:00 pm CT deadline
on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 .

Submissions must be hand delivered or mail addressed to:

Ms. Maggie Woodruff

Regional Planning Commission

10 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

New Orleans, LA  70124

South Range Road Safety and Operational Enhancements Tangipahoa Parish Stage 0 Feasibility Study RPC Task T-1.24RR; FY-24 UPWP

Scope of Work

The purpose of this study is to conduct a corridor analysis along a portion of Range Road in the Hammond area of Tangipahoa Parish.

This is a non-negotiated lump sum contract in the amount of $55,000. 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.

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

The required documents must be submitted no latter than the 12:00 pm CT deadline
on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 .

Submissions must be hand delivered or mail addressed to:

Ms. Maggie Woodruff

Regional Planning Commission

10 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

New Orleans, LA  70124

 

Procedure

IN GENERAL, consultant selections are made at the first Regional Planning Commission (RPC) meeting that follows the submittal due date. RPC meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Following each meeting, any consultant selections will be posted to this website. For a link to selections, see below where “Contracts Awarded” are listed by fiscal year and meeting date. Beginning April 9, 2019, in addition to indicating which firm was awarded a specific project, the top three firms will also be shown in alphabetical order.

Questions about RFPs or RFQs should be submitted in writing to [email protected] or by clicking here and filling out the form. All questions and responses will be posted on the website.

RFP/RFQ Questions
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Unified Certification Program and DBEs

The Regional Planning Commission participates in a Unified Certification Program (UCP), as required by 49 CFR Part 26.81. All DBEs wishing to be recognized by RPC must be registered members of the Louisiana UCP.

Click here to access LADOTD’s UCP and view the list of all certified DBE firms

Contracts Awarded

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