City of Fresno PlanetBids #12602415

Community Outreach Services for Fresno Reconnecting Communities Pedestrian Bridge Project

This opportunity seeks a qualified Community-Based Organization (CBO) to provide community outreach services for the City of Fresno's Reconnecting Communities Project, focused on planning and design for a pedestrian bridge over California State Route 99. - Government Buyer: - City of Fresno Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) - Office of the Purchasing Manager - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; the procurement is for consulting and outreach services only - Services Requested: - Lead community participation and outreach for the pedestrian bridge project - Develop a Community Participation Plan with measurable goals and multi-language outreach - Facilitate Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) meetings - Administer a mini-grant process to fund CBOs for outreach activities (interviews, focus groups, open houses, workshops) - Collaborate with the project team, art advisor, and selected artists - Notable Requirements: - Experience in community engagement and outreach, especially with diverse and multilingual populations - Ability to coordinate with technical experts, community stakeholders, and artists - Compliance with federal funding requirements (Federal Highway Administration involvement) - Services must be accessible, multi-lingual, and inclusive - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with an option to extend for an additional year - Services anticipated to be completed by project end date

Description

The City of Fresno Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) is soliciting proposals for community outreach services as part of the Reconnecting Communities Project. This project involves planning and design activities around the landing pads of a planned pedestrian bridge crossing California State Route 99, connecting Parkway Drive and Roeding Park. The goal is to enhance the pedestrian experience and expand transportation options for residents. A Community-Based Organization (CBO) is sought to lead diverse community participation efforts and gather input to shape the project's design and implementation. The selected CBO will collaborate with the project team, an art advisor, and selected artists.

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