Specifications include, but are not limited to: The work will include the development and implementation of a comprehensive public involvement plan; development and maintenance of an interactive project website; administration of surveys to the public; conducting focus groups and charrettes; development of materials for meetings with the public, stakeholders, and elected officials; coordinating with regional partners (CMAP, RTA, IDOT, etc.); inventory and analysis of data on the existing transportations system, travel trends, demographics, land use, and safety concerns; modeling of future traffic demand; generation of specific project recommendations by mode (roadway, non-motorized, transit); development of a corresponding financial plan that estimates reasonably expected tax revenue and identifies other potential funding mechanisms; compilation of existing conditions report, financial plan, mode plans, and project listings into a comprehensive 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Report. It’s expected that the work will be completed over a two-year period with work beginning in February 2025. It’s anticipated that plan development will be funded by local funds and Statewide Planning & Research Funds. The basis of evaluation will be 50% technical approach, 10% management approach, 20% experience of firm and personnel; 10% specialized experience; 10% workload capacity.
