Southern California Association of Governments PlanetBids #26-053

This opportunity seeks consulting services to modernize the Scenario Planning Model (SPM) transportation module for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). - Government Buyer: - Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - Contracting office: 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 - Scope of Services: - Project management and consulting for transportation modernization - Enhancement of SPM transportation module, including: - Improved neighborhood sensitivity - Integration of emerging travel trends and policy strategies - Development of an uncertainty exploration framework - Model validation, documentation, training, and presentations - Additional services: urban planning, transportation modeling, analytical studies, aviation and environmental consulting, feasibility studies, organizational development, traffic and transportation consulting, survey and data collection, travel demand model improvement, GIS, software support, regional data systems, information systems, institutional analysis, growth visioning, corridor analysis (highway, rail, transit, non-motorized), transportation management and coordination, truck lane analysis, transportation financing, investment analysis, and air quality planning and modeling - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Advanced Transportation Concepts Group - AerialZeus - Alta Planning + Design - Ardent Technologues - Arup US - California Creative Solutions - Cambridge Systematics - Citilabs - Cityfi Advisors - Clever Devices Ltd. - DAVTEQ INC - East View Geospatial - Estolano Advisors - Fehr & Peers - GovData Consulting LLC - Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. - Notable Requirements: - Electronic proposal submission via PlanetBids - Completion of a line item budget template for all consultants - No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, but small business participation is encouraged - Adherence to public records requirements - Estimated contract value: $130,000 to $150,000 - Period of performance: 15 months

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is soliciting proposals in response to RFP No. 26-053 for the SPM Transportation Modernization for Emerging Futures project. The procurement involves consulting services including project management, urban planning, transportation modeling, and related analytical studies to support transportation modernization efforts. The contract is a lump sum with milestone payments and has an estimated value between $130,000 and $150,000. Proposals are due by April 15, 2026, and submissions must be uploaded electronically via the PlanetBids system.