Texas DIR/ESBD #RFP-TRN26-05

Regional Freight and Commercial Vehicle Model Development for Houston-Galveston Area Council

This opportunity from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) seeks a contractor to develop a regional, behavior-based Freight and Commercial Vehicle Model for transportation planning. - Government Buyer: - Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), a regional council of governments and planning commission in Texas - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a behavior-based freight and commercial vehicle model - Model must be consistent with the Freight Demand Modeling and Data Improvement Handbook - Implementation required within OpenPaths CUBE and AGENT platforms - Integration with the region’s existing disaggregate four-step travel demand modeling framework - Utilization of the 2025 TxDOT Establishment / Commercial Vehicle Survey as the primary local data source - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience with OpenPaths CUBE and AGENT modeling platforms is required - Model must be compatible with existing regional transportation models - Adherence to federal and state modeling standards - Estimated contract value: $700,000 - Place of performance: Houston-Galveston Area Council region, Texas

Description

H-GAC is seeking a qualified contractor to develop a regional, behavior-based Freight and Commercial Vehicle Model. The model must be consistent with the Freight Demand Modeling and Data Improvement Handbook and implemented within the OpenPaths CUBE and AGENT platforms. It will leverage the 2025 TxDOT Establishment / Commercial Vehicle Survey as its primary local data source and integrate with the region's existing disaggregate four-step travel demand modeling framework. The estimated contract value is $700,000.00.

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