In November, 2016, over 68% of the voters approved Measure X, the Transportation Safety and Investment Plan, which via a 3/8% sales tax raised over $28 million in the 2017/18 fiscal year. Forty percent of this funding is dedicated to the delivery of the 10 regional projects or programs, administered by TAMC. The Agency’s goals and objectives call for an aggressive effort to seek matching funds to leverage this local money with both state and federal funding.
This request for qualifications will be used by TAMC to select a consultant or consultant team to prepare or assist in the preparation of grant applications for projects in the Measure X Integrated Funding Plan, and other regional priority projects.
One of TAMC's goals is to maximize the amount of matching grants that are available to priority projects, particularly regional Measure X projects. As grant opportunities arise, TAMC staff may require expert assistance in preparing these grant applications, since they often require technical analysis, and can take a great deal of time outside of normal work assignments. Hiring outside consultant assistance can improve the Agency's ability to attract outside funding by providing the expertise and resources needed to prepare grant applications.
Submitting teams will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
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Project Team Skills: excellent writing ability – able to create a vision, make a case and emphasize the project benefits, technical ability to provide cost/benefit, air quality and other statistical information, demonstrated ability to create a graphically appealing representation of the project, ability to coordinate with the staff and other project team members.
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45 points
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Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience with Grant-Writing: demonstrated familiarity with state and federal grant requirements – such as the SB 1 competitive grants, the Federal Lands Access Program grant, and the federal INFRA grants. Past grant preparation experience, success in securing grant funding. Knowledge of Agency priorities and understanding of project benefits in light of the grant requirements. Favorable relationships with state and/or federal grantee agencies and decision-makers.
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45 points
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4
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References: favorable references from past clients.
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5 points
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5
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Cost: Competitive rates as compared to other bidders
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5 points
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The proposed schedule for the contract review and approval is:
Notice of Intent to publish Request for Qualifications (RFQ).......... January 10, 2019
TAMC Board approval of Release of RFQ....................................... January 23, 2019
Release of Request for Qualifications............................................... January 28, 2019
Electronic Statements of Qualifications due to TAMC .................... February 28, 2019 – noon
Review and Ranking of Statements of Qualifications....................... Week of March 4, 2019
TAMC Board consideration of contract............................................ March 27, 2019
Contract expiration date ................................................................... June 30, 2022