Untitled Opportunity

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is seeking a Consultant to provide professional engineering, planning, environmental, public outreach, and grant support services for evaluating railroad crossing safety improvements at four at-grade crossings as part of the Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) Phase III Project. The project aims to conduct an alternatives analysis, conceptual engineering, environmental documentation, stakeholder coordination, conceptual cost estimating, and benefit-cost analysis to advance one preferred crossing improvement alternative toward implementation. The work must comply with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program requirements and all applicable laws and regulations.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

Organization: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Location: Monrovia, California, US
Primary Contact: Yovanni Viramontes
Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Certifications: Compliance with FRA RCE Program requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in engineering, environmental consulting, and public outreach related to railroad crossings.
• Geographic Restrictions: Services must be performed in Monrovia, California, and surrounding areas.
• Bonding/Insurance Requirements: No bonding or insurance requirements specified.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders must possess expertise in:

• Alternatives analysis and conceptual engineering
• Environmental documentation and compliance
• Stakeholder coordination and public outreach
• Conceptual cost estimating and benefit-cost analysis
• Utility coordination and right-of-way assessment
• Traffic and rail operations analysis

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Alternatives analysis report
• Conceptual engineering documents (up to 35% design)
• Environmental documentation
• Stakeholder coordination reports
• Conceptual cost estimates
• Grant-ready technical documentation

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Technical approach and methodology
• Past performance and relevant experience
• Cost proposal
  The evaluation may prioritize a best-value approach rather than strictly lowest-price technically acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, preferred qualifications that may enhance competitiveness include:

• Advanced certifications in engineering or environmental consulting
• Experience with similar railroad crossing projects
• Proven track record of successful public outreach initiatives
• Familiarity with FRA guidelines and grant application processes

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunity, allowing potential bidders to assess their fit for the project based on the outlined criteria.