The project’s scope of work includes, at a minimum, the activities outlined below; however, Proponents should detail a clear project approach that will effectively assess the needs of the CORE MPO’s purpose and objectives set forth in this RFP. Proponents are encouraged to add any elements which help achieve the project’s objectives. Specific elements of interest are set out below and should be addressed within the proposed project’s approach. MPC staff will work with the successful Proponent to incorporate a mutually agreeable scope of work into the resulting contract. This project will result in the continued development of flood modeling and decision-planning tools and training materials to help address the resiliency and security of the community’s transportation system. The Proponent should include explicit consideration of future climate projections such as extreme rainfall events, sea-level rise, and storm surge scenarios, ensuring that the model accounts for a range of future conditions. These models and tools encompass considerations to project prioritization, land use, environmental, community livability, and equitable improvements to disadvantaged communities. The study deliverables should be developed collaboratively across disciplines, including urban planning, environmental science, and social science, to create a more holistic flood resilience framework.
