Opportunity
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Opengov #RFP-TRN26-05
Regional Freight and Commercial Vehicle Model Development for Houston-Galveston Area Council
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
RFP-TRN26-05
NAICS
541690, 541330
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is seeking a contractor to develop a regional, behavior-based Freight and Commercial Vehicle Model for the Houston-Galveston region. - Government Buyer: - Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), Data Analytics and Research division - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a regional, establishment-based and behavior-driven freight and commercial vehicle model - Implementation within OpenPaths CUBE and AGENT platforms - Use of 2025 TxDOT Establishment / Commercial Vehicle Survey as primary data source - Project management, data review and preparation, model calibration and validation - Integration with existing disaggregate four-step travel demand model - Delivery of documentation, user manuals, and training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state procurement laws - Affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements - Data security provisions - Deliverables include management plans, analysis reports, integration documentation, user manuals, and certification documents - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
H-GAC is seeking a qualified contractor to develop a regional, behavior-based Freight and Commercial Vehicle Model to be implemented within the OpenPaths CUBE and AGENT platforms. The model will use the 2025 TxDOT Establishment / Commercial Vehicle Survey as the primary local data source and will be integrated with the region's existing disaggregate four-step travel demand modeling framework. The project includes tasks such as project management, data review, model development, calibration, validation, integration, documentation, training, and compliance. Deliverables include management plans, analysis reports, integration documentation, user manuals, and certification documents.