REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants for Transportation Modeling Update Services
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works Traffic Division uses transportation modeling to forecast vehicle traffic on roadways based on land development projects and land uses within the General Plan. Model forecasts are used to calculate Level of Service (LOS) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in accordance with the City's adopted Transportation Analysis Policy. LOS is a metric based on vehicle delay and is used to measure a project's effect on transportation operations. VMT is a metric based on distance traveled by vehicles and is used to measure a project's environmental impact as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The model was last updated in 2018 and is due for a comprehensive update to reflect recent changes to the City's land uses and roadway network. This modeling update is included in the Adopted Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2020/21 and FY 2021/22 and these funds will be used to hire a consultant to assist with updating the model.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to City Code Section 2.105.330, a formal Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) was conducted as the solicitation method for this procurement, with the award recommendation based on best value. The factors considered in the award were experience of firm, team experience and availability, project approach/workplan, schedule, completion date, and cost.
The City released a SOQ for modeling update services on June 2, 2021. The SOQ was published on the City's e-procurement platform. A total of 40 companies viewed the SOQ, and two proposals were received from the following firms:
* Elite Transportation Group, Inc.
* TJKM Transportation Consultants
The proposals were independently evaluated by a three-member evaluation team with representa...
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