Specifications include, but are not limited to: As needs develop, VTrans will assign specific tasks to selected Consultants in accordance with a detailed scope of work. A single task, or collection of tasks, supporting a single initiative will be considered a project for purposes of this contract. VTrans may use several methods for determining and distributing projects to a contracted Consultant, including but not limited to: requesting technical proposals from more than one firm for comparison; requesting a proposal from a single Consultant; or requesting proposals addressing more than one initiative. The Project Manager will transmit a scope of work to the Consultant with a request for a cost proposal and schedule. For the proposal to be considered, the Consultant must submit their cost proposal within the specified time frame. The Project Manager will review the Consultant submittals and shall then enter negotiations with the preferred Consultant as necessary. If a satisfactory scope and/or cost cannot be negotiated for a specific scope of work, then VTrans retains the right to negotiate with another Consultant under contract for these same services. The cost of preparing, submitting, and presenting a proposal package is the sole expense of the proposing Consultant. VTrans may use any criteria in its best interest including, but not limited to, the following when selecting a Consultant to perform a specific scope of work: • Past performance on similar projects or activities • Qualification and experience of the proposed team • Cost effectiveness; proposed cost vs. perceived value to VTrans • Availability of Consultant team with appropriate technical disciplines • Ability to meet VTrans’ schedule
