HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P830 TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN UPDATECity of Fort Collins
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Purchasing Division
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Proposal Number P-830
The City of Fort Collins is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants and teams of consultants,
to assist the City staff in the update of the Transportation Master Plan. The successful applicant
will address all of the tasks, issues, and products identified in their proposal, possess the requisite
skills necessary to complete the project on time, and be motivated to work with staff, citizens and
governing bodies to accomplish the goals and objectives associated with this project.
The budget for this project is sufficient to cover the costs to perform the tasks necessary to complete
this project. Tasks will include, but are not limited to; those outlined in this document. Proposers
should note that cost will be an important element in selecting the successful firm/team to be
awarded a contract through this RFP process.
A Pre -Proposal meeting will be held April 8, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room located in
the Community Room located at 215 North Mason St.
Written proposals, five (5) will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North
Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals will be received before 3:00 p.m. (our
clock), April 22, 2002. Proposal No. P-830. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North Mason
Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins,
80522-0580.
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Project Manager, Mark
Jackson, (970) 416-2029.
Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to James B. O'Neill II,
CPPO, FNIGP, Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, (970)221-6775
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows:
Call the Purchasing Fax -line, 970-416-2033 and follow the verbal instruction to
request document #30830.
2. Download the Proposal/Bid from the Purchasing Webpage,
www.fcqov.com/purchasing.
3. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request
a copy of the Bid.
Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a
financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision -
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered.
215 North Mason Street • 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 221-6707
REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
Professional firms will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis
for review of the written proposals and interview session.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating,
and 5 being an outstanding rating.
WEIGHTING
QUALIFICATION
STANDARD
FACTOR
2.0
Scope of Proposal
Does the proposal show an understanding of the
project objective, methodology to be used and results
that are desired from the project?
2.0
Assigned Personnel
Do the persons who will be working on the project
have the necessary skills? Are sufficient people of
the requisite skills assigned to the project?
1.0
Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary time?
Can the target start and completion dates be met?
Are other qualified personnel available to assist in
meeting the project schedule if required? Is the
project team available to attend meetings as required
by the Scope of Work?
1.0
Motivation
Is the firm interested and are they capable of doing
the work in the required time frame?
2.0
Cost and
Do the proposed cost and work hours compare
Work Hours
favorably with the project Manager's estimate? Are
the work hours presented reasonable for the effort
required in each project task or phase?
2.0
Firm Capability
Does the firm have the support capabilities the
assigned personnel require? Has the firm done
previous projects of this type and scope?
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Reference evaluation (Top Ranked Firm)
The project Manager will check references using the following criteria. The evaluation rankings
will be labeled Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
QUALIFICATION
STANDARD
Overall Performance
Would you hire this Professional again? Did
they show the skills required by this project?
Timetable
Was the original Scope of Work completed
within the specified time? Were interim
deadlines met in a timely manner?
Completeness
Was the Professional responsive to client
needs; did the Professional anticipate
problems? Were problems solved quickly and
effectively?
Budget
Was the original Scope of Work completed
within the project budget?
Job Knowledge
a) If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work?
b) If Professional administered a construction
contract, was the project functional upon
completion and did it operate properly?
Were problems corrected quickly and
effectively?
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below, by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred
to as the "City" and , [insert either a corporation, a partnership or an individual, doing business
as 1, hereinafter referred to as "Professional'.
W ITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Professional agrees to provide services in accordance with
the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ( ) page[s], and
incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit
"B", consisting of ( ) page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following execution of this
Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of the essence. Any
extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in writing by the parties hereto.
4. Early Termination by City. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Professional. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties.
All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent
to the following addresses:
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Professional: City: With Copy to:
In the event of any such early termination by the City, the Professional shall be paid for services
rendered prior to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the
Professional's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Professional's sole right
and remedy for such termination.
5. Design, Project Indemnity and Insurance Responsibility. The Professional shall be
responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion and the coordination
of all services rendered by the Professional, including but not limited to designs, plans, reports,
specifications, and drawings and shall, without additional compensation, promptly remedy and
correct any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies. The Professional shall indemnify, save and hold
harmless the City, its officers and employees in accordance with Colorado law, from all damages
whatsoever claimed by third parties against the City; and for the City's costs and reasonable
attorneys fees, arising directly or indirectly out of the Professional's negligent performance of any
of the services furnished under this Agreement. The Professional shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 combined single limits, and errors and
omissions insurance in the amount of
6. Compensation. [Use this paragraph or Option 1 below.] In consideration of the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement, the City agrees to pay Professional a fixed
fee in the amount of ($ ) plus reimbursable direct costs. All such fees and costs shall
not exceed ($ ). Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and
itemized statements are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based upon
the Professional's City -verified progress in completing the services to be performed pursuant hereto
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and upon the City's approval of the Professional's actual reimbursable expenses. Final payment
shall be made following acceptance of the work by the City. Upon final payment, all designs, plans,
reports, specifications, drawings, and other services rendered by the Professional shall become the
sole property of the City.
6. Compensation. [Option 1] In consideration of the services to be performed pursuant
to this Agreement, the City agrees to pay Professional on a time and reimbursable direct cost basis
according to the following schedule:
Hourly billing rates:
Reimbursable direct costs:
with maximum compensation (for both Professional's time and reimbursable direct costs) not to
exceed ($ ). Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and
itemized statements of reimbursable direct costs are permissible. The amounts of all such partial
payments shall be based upon the Professional's City -verified progress in completing the services
to be performed pursuant hereto and upon the City's approval of the Professional's reimbursable
direct costs. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the work by the City. Upon final
payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings and other services rendered by the
Professional shall become the sole property of the City.
7. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of work, its
project representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for contract interpretations, change
orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be directed to the City Representative.
8. Project Drawings. [Optional] Upon conclusion of the project and before final
payment, the Professional shall provide the City with reproducible drawings of the project containing
accurate information on the project as constructed. Drawings shall be of archival quality, prepared
on stable mylar base material using a non -fading process to prove for long storage and high quality
reproduction.
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9. Monthly Report. Commencing thirty (30) days after the date of execution of this
Agreement and every thirty (30) days thereafter, Professional is required to provide the City
Representative with a written report of the status of the work with respect to the Scope of Services,
Work Schedule, and other material information. Failure to provide any required monthly report may,
at the option of the City, suspend the processing of any partial payment request.
10. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by Professional are those
of an independent contractor and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins. The City shall not
be responsible for withholding any portion of Professional's compensation hereunder for the
payment of FICA, Workers' Compensation, other taxes or benefits or for any other purpose.
11. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into this Agreement based
on the special abilities of the Professional and that this Agreement shall be considered as an
agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Professional shall neither assign any
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
12. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval of drawings, designs, plans,
specifications, reports, and incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way
relieve the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical accuracy of the work. The City's
approval or acceptance of, or payment for, any of the services shall not be construed to operate as
a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City under this Agreement.
13. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material
element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to
the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default.
14. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party
shall be allowed a period often (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default
remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement and seek
damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance; or (c) avail
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himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non -defaulting party commences legal or
equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be liable to the
non -defaulting party for the non -defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred
because of the default.
15. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers, employees,
agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
16. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction,
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this
Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
17. Special Provisions. [Optional] Special provisions or conditions relating to the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit "_", consisting of
( ) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
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John F. Fischbach
City Manager
By:
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
DATE:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
[Insert Professional's name] or
[Insert Partnership Name] or
[Insert individual's name]
Doing business as _[insert name of business]
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
ATTEST:
Corporate Secretary
(Corporate Seal)
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This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity favor,
entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to
do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Collusive or sham proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be
rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures that
such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
irregularities or informalities.
Sincerely,
QOG'Q- k
Jam s rtB O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
ire for of Purchasing & Risk Management
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BACKGROUND
The City last updated its Transportation Master Plan in September 1997. This process was
conducted in concert with the update to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan (City Plan,
1997). This update effort will again occur in parallel with the planned update to City Plan,
and will require a high level of cooperation and coordination with that project's staff in terms
of public outreach as well as analysis. The parallel, coordinated planning update efforts of
both City Plan and the Transportation Master Plan will allow Staff to better focus on the
critical link between land use and transportation issues as the City of Fort Collins decides
its future path.
The Transportation Master Plan update process will gauge and incorporate the relative
effect and implications of plans, policies and infrastructure decisions made since 1997. It
will examine key policy issues as well as assumptions and goals of City Plan, and
incorporate other Plans and policy changes made since that time. Alternative land use
scenarios proposed as part of the City Plan Update process and their implications for
mobility and transportation infrastructure will be analyzed and tested in an iterative manner.
A detailed financial analysis will be conducted that identifies future needs, costs, and
anticipated revenues. Key elements of the previous Transportation Master Plan will be
updated and refined. All elements of the analysis will be woven together to reflect the City's
vision and goals regarding future transportation systems and land uses.
Public Outreach
The successful consultant or team will be expected to coordinate closely with the public
outreach team chosen to facilitate the City Plan Update process. These two. projects must
have a highly integrated, coordinated, consistent public outreach process. Close
coordination and synchronization with the City Plan public outreach team will ensure a
seamless presentation of information to, and open dialogue with, the public. A copy of the
RFP/Scope for the City Plan Update process is attached for more perspective on this aspect
of the proposal.
The City prides itself on the ability to involve citizens in the development of comprehensive
planning policies. It is therefore important that the Transportation Master Plan update
process has a well designed citizen participation plan that involves the concepts of
Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SDIC) to deal with controversial issues.
Qualified consultants, and/or teams of consultants, must demonstrate strong ability to
manage citizen participation and resolve issues where there are strong opposing
perspectives. The citizen participation portion of the process is a very important component
of this project and must be approached from a grass roots perspective.
The successful consultant or team will need to demonstrate the ability to orchestrate a
marketing/media campaign as well as incorporate strategies to effectively and proactively
deal with local and regional media to help ensure clear communication of key messages and
progress as the project unfolds. Finally, the successful consultant will utilize a diverse set
of media to convey information and solicit citizen feedback. Media examples include but are
not limited to interactive website, mailers, public announcements in utility billing and
newspapers, local radio and cable access television spots.
Coordination with City Plan Update
The successful consultant or team will be expected to work closely with the City Plan Update
team not only in terms of public outreach, but in analysis of land use and transportation
issues as well. There will be substantial coordination with the City Plan Update team in
areas such as identification of community vision and goals, relationship of transportation
issues to City Plan principles and policies, and analysis of existing and alternative land use
scenarios. It is expected that the two project teams will work together in a collaborative,
iterative manner that examines issues and questions, then feeds results back into
discussions of vision and implications for the future of Fort Collins. The project team for the
Transportation Master Plan Update will provide travel demand forecast analysis for all
modes of transportation, and other transportation -related technical support to the City Plan
Update project team. Key Transportation Services Staff and consultant team members will
be expected to participate on the City Plan Update Technical Advisory Committee.
SCOPE OF WORK
Responding consultants are requested to prepare a detailed scope of proposed work for
consideration by the selection team. Consultants are encouraged to make creative
recommendations concerning how to conduct these work activities. The City's review of
proposals will focus in part on the expertise, experience and understanding of the project
evidenced by the consultants' proposed work plans.
The scope of work should identify a project schedule, describe project expenditures by task,
indicate which firm(s) and/or City staff would perform which activities, and describe proposed
communications and public involvement processes in detail.
Time is of the essence. The entire undertaking is expected to require 12 months to
complete, although specific products may be completed in phases. All efforts will be made
to complete this work by March, 2003. In general, the work should include, but is not limited
to, the following functions (this is not an outline for the scope of work).
Public Involvement and Outreach
Working closely with the Transportation Planning and Advance Planning staff, the
Consultant will be expected to participate in and support an extensive and sophisticated
public involvement process. This process will be based on principles and strategies of
Systematic Development of Informed Consent. This process must involve specific interested
components of the community (e.g., boards and commissions, business interests, City staff,
environmental groups, neighborhood organizations, etc.) in the project. Some of the
elements of this process should be:
• Collaboration with City Plan Update process
• Citizen Advisory Committee
• Technical Advisory Committee
• Agency and public scoping meetings and outreach
• Regular coordination with Transportation Board
Not only will the consultant be expected to collaborate and integrate with the City Plan
Update public outreach process, but will also participate in outreach activities that involve
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transportation -specific interests. The Transportation Master Plan team will be expected to
engage appropriate focus groups comprised of affected stakeholders (Citizens Advisory
Committee), City Staff (Technical Advisory Committee), as well as Boards, Councils and
private interest groups. Public and agency scoping meetings will be conducted at key
stages throughout the project to solicit input on study issues. Periodic (monthly or bi-
monthly) update presentations will be made to the City's Transportation Board.
II. Policy Basis
• Community Transportation Vision and Goals (coordinated with City Plan Update
process)
• City Plan Transportation Principles and Policies (coordinated with City Plan Update
process)
• Update to reflect major planning efforts, policy changes, changes in philosophy
• Environmental relationships
• Incorporation of regional land use and transportation issues and their implications on
local land use decisions, travel choices, jobs/housing availability, etc.
This phase of the project will focus on formulation and clear statement of transportation and
mobility's role and impact upon community vision and goals as defined in City Plan and the
City Plan Update process. This vision will be incorporated into all subsequent analyses and
discussions in the Transportation Master Plan Update process.
This phase will also update the Transportation Master Plan to reflect major planning and
policy efforts such as the Mason Street Transportation Corridor Plan:, the City's multi -modal
Level of Service criteria and associated Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance and its
implications for future development; the concept and identification of enhanced travel
corridors along with transit -oriented -development; the recently updated Transfort Strategic
Plan; and perhaps most importantly, incorporation and integration with any changes to the
vision for the City that come out of the City Plan update effort. It is expected that this phase
will be approached in a manner that embraces and focuses on the interrelationship of land
use, transportation, and air quality issues and elements (LUTRAQ).
III. Master Street Plan (MSP) Analysis and Update
• Update incorporating changes to Master Street Plan roadway, transit network
• Analysis of MSP network performance as it relates to vision and goals of City Plan and
City Plan Update process
• Analysis of key MSP intersection performance as it relates to vision and goals of City
Plan and City Plan Update process
• Expansion of map -based plan to include supporting text and documentation
• Relationship of Master Street Plan to regional, County and surrounding communities'
master street plans
This phase of the project requires analysis of the Master Street Plan as it relates to
achieving the goals and philosophy of the current version of City Plan and the update to City
Plan. It is important that the adopted Master Street Plan presents as complete a picture as
possible of the transportation infrastructure (roadway, transit, multi -modal) necessary to
meet future mobility goals, and be consistent with the City's vision for design standards,
quality of life issues, and land use data and scenarios which are part of the City Plan update
process.
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Currently the Master Street Plan is a map -based plan with little or no supporting text. It is
expected that the Master Street Plan be expanded to include supporting text explaining the
background and use of this information as a planning and regulatory tool. The format of the
map -based plan will be expanded and revised to include updated street design
classifications (per Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards), access -controlled
transportation corridors, enhanced travel corridors, and incorporation of major planning
efforts such as the Mason Street Transportation Corridor and the Transfort Strategic Plan.
This phase of the plan update will also require updates to the Master Street Plan web page
currently located on the City of Fort Collins internet site.
IV. Financial Plan
• Needs and Costs -capital as well as operations and maintenance
• Anticipated revenues and potential shortfalls
• Alternative revenue sources
• Matching revenues to needs
• Recommendations for funding strategies
• Timeline prioritization of critical need projects
• Explore the potential of public and private partnerships as they relate to transportation
and land use
This phase of the project requires an in-depth financial analysis of capital, operations, and
maintenance needs and anticipated revenues. This effort will be highly coordinated with
existing teams that are already working on financial issues. The Transportation Master Plan
and associated modeling efforts will provide a base of information to aid decision -makers
in an objective determination of transportation funding needs, priorities and alternatives. This
discussion will include a detailed description of alternative financial scenarios and their
implications on capital and operational financial planning for transportation projects in the
City of Fort Collins. Some parts of this process may be "fast -track" items because of the
goals and deadlines of parallel ongoing efforts (such as the need for information to support
capital financial planning).
V. Mobility and Access
Incorporation of transportation -related planning efforts and issues, including but not limited
to:
• Master Street Plan
• Mason Street Transportation Corridor Master Plan
• Access Control Plans
• Pedestrian Plan
• Bicycle Plan
• Transfort Strategic Plan
• CSU Strategic Plan
• Downtown Strategic Plan
• Regional Transportation Plan and other significant regional transportation plan efforts
• Local and regional TDM Plans
• Special corridor/area plans (e.g. 1-25 Subarea Plan, East Mulberry Corridor Plan,
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan)
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• Truck and Freight -Related Issues/Plans
• Transit and Pedestrian Oriented Design as it relates to Enhanced Transit Corridors (this
effort will need to be closely coordinated with the City Plan Update and how design
standards and regulations will apply)
• Existing or potential conflicts between sub -elements of the Plan as well as conflicts with
other City departments (e.g. CPES, Stormwater/Wastenvater, Natural Resources).
• Explore criteria necessary to design a Mobility Index as a quantifiable yardstick by which
mobility can be gauged as a community issue.
This phase of the project requires incorporation of various existing transportation -related
plans, linking them together under the vision and goals of City Plan and the City Plan Update
process. Some plans, such as the local bicycle and pedestrian plans will need to be
updated to reflect current conditions and needs.
Rather than serve as an "encyclopedia" of existing plans, this analysis should include an
examination and discussion of various issues related to the vision for system -wide mobility
in Fort Collins. This portion of the project should incorporate analysis of the future
functionality of major arterials and major intersections, and how physical limitations or
community standards may impact our ability to provide acceptable service. This discussion
should focus on the role and importance of multi -modal travel in realizing the goals and
philosophy of City Plan. This includes discussion of infrastructure and cost implications if
transit and other alternate modes of travel are not implemented as envisioned as per City
Plan. Finally, this discussion should also incorporate and discuss the implications of
relevant plans, developments, and related issues arising from surrounding communities and
other portions of the region. This phase of the Transportation Master Plan Update is
expected to result in an in-depth, comprehensive discussion of current and anticipated
mobility issues, needs and strategies necessary to attain the vision and goals contained
within City Plan.
VI. Development Review
This section should incorporate updates, analysis and discussion of transportation -related
issues associated with the City's review of development proposals. Items for discussion
include but are not limited to:
• Level of Service Standards (Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transit, Vehicular)
• Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
• Vested Reservation of Intersection Capacity
• Transportation Impact Study Guidelines
• Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards
• Role and Development of transit nexus standards
This discussion is not intended to be a review of the City's Development Review process,
but rather an examination of key transportation -related development review issues that
impact the implementation of the Transportation Master Plan and City Plan.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Overall project management will be the responsibility of City of Fort Collins
Transportation Planning Staff.
The City anticipates making a commitment of transportation planning staff to this project
to work cooperatively with the Consultant. Transportation Planning staff will, for
example, work with the consultant team to perform travel demand forecast model
analyses as necessary for the Transportation Master Plan and City Plan update
processes. Transportation Services Staff will play an integral, participatory role
throughout the course of this project. The successful consultant or team will be
expected to work closely with Don Bachman, Transportation Services Policy & Budget
Manager, Cam McNair, City Engineer, Eric Bracke, Traffic Engineer and other key
Transportation Services Staff. The Consultant will also work with other Staff and
consultants already working with the City on closely related efforts.
The traditional form of recording and presenting City plans and elements has been
printed, bound, paper documents. Consultants are encouraged to identify alternative
approaches to communicating with the public and with the development community.
Electronic forms of information, web pages, videos and photographic slides, innovative
approaches to the printed page, and other alternatives to the traditional approach are
of interest to the City. The traditional printed document has proven to be inaccessible
to most citizens. Electronic and hard copy materials will be prepared using City -
approved software platforms such as Microsoft Office, TransCAD 4.0, and ArCView. The
consultant or team will be expected to coordinate closely with City of Fort Collins GIS
Staff. City of Fort Collins GIS materials will be made available to the successful
consultant or team. The City will receive both hard copy and electronic versions of all
plan -related materials. As part of the electronic product the project should be provided
in CD-ROM format with all aspects of the TMP in a web -based, easy to navigate format.
Expected products
The project will develop and produce the necessary replacement components to the
Transportation Master Plan. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Final Transportation Master Plan document and appendices
• Master Street Plan map, text, and updated website
• Updated Local Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
• Presentation and informational materials related to outreach efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful consultant firm or team shall have a strong background in transportation
planning and engineering. It is desirable that the successful consultant firm or team has
experience with municipal and/or regional comprehensive transportation and land use
planning. The successful consultant firm or team must also possess strong public
involvement background and skills. The successful consultant firm or team should have
demonstrated and documented successes in other similar efforts (to be included in their
proposal). Consultants or teams submitting proposals should have expertise, experience,
and capability in the following areas:
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• Local government comprehensive transportation plan preparation
• Impact fees, developer exaction's and other development -related revenue tools
• "Adequate public facilities" or "concurrency" requirement and processes
• Urban design principles as related to quality of life issues, and to mobility and
accessibility
• Comprehensive public involvement process design and implementation
• Computer -aided design and geographical information systems technologies and
applications
• Advanced mapping and graphics capabilities
• Electronic and on-line communications capabilities including Internet.
It is expected that these skills and capabilities be used in the production of communications
materials and all finished products.
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