On-Call Corridor Advisor Services Request for Qualifications

1. APPROVE the scope of services for the request for qualifications for on-call corridor advisor services, subject to legal counsel approval;
2. AUTHORIZE staff to publish the request for qualifications and return to the Board of Directors with a recommendation for approval of a consultant, including the final scope of services;
3. APPROVE the use of Measure X funds for on-call corridor advisor services in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to be used for projects that may include the State Route 156 Safety Improvements project, the State Route 68 Scenic Highway Improvement project, US 101 South of Salinas project, and other corridor projects as needed in Monterey County through June 30, 2026
4. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such further actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of each project the corridor advisor is contracted to provide services, including modifications that do not significantly alter the scope of services.

This on-call agreement will support the Transportation Agency staff efficiently construct projects in cooperation with Caltrans staff. These include Measure X funded projects that involve improvements along corridors including, but not limited to, State Route 156, State Route 68 and US 101 South of Salinas. The Corridor Advisor will advise the Transportation Agency on matters involving project delivery, project design, innovations, project funding, and the respective roles and responsibilities the partner agencies should assume to expedite project delivery. 

The On-Call Corridor Advisor budget is funded entirely through Measure X revenues. The not-to-exceed amount for this on-call contract for corridor advisor services is $500,000.  A task order will be issued to the Consultant by the Executive Director to perform corridor advisor services for each project based on the scope of work.  The Executive Director may choose to execute some, or all, of the services included in the scope of services for each task order.  The total work for all task orders will not exceed the contract amount.

The Transportation Agency is committed to planning, funding and delivering transportation projects for the region. This includes delivery of several corridor projects on the State Highway system included in the Measure X regional project list. Project design, phasing, permitting and financing are all challenges to project delivery.

The Corridor Advisor will provide guidance to the project team towards completing projects on schedule using resources efficiently while maintaining public and political support for the projects. The scopes of work for this contract will typically involve assisting Caltrans staff design and construct projects according to their established guidelines and policies. The Corridor Advisor will use independent judgment to advise the Transportation Agency on matters including strategies for corridor project delivery, innovative project design, project funding, and the respective roles and responsibilities the partner agencies should assume to expedite project delivery. In addition to expertise in project delivery, the Corridor Advisor is expected to have extensive knowledge and experience developing and implementing funding strategies and obtaining permits from regulatory agencies. The Corridor Advisor will present advice to a senior management team and directly to the Transportation Agency board of directors on significant policy matters.

The proposed Statement of Qualifications shall identify the skills, qualifications, and relevant experience of each of the team members and describe potential assignments each member will be available to perform. The Transportation Agency staff will establish a committee to review the statements of qualifications that may be followed by an oral interview between a review committee and the firms that respond best to the Request for Qualifications. The schedule for selecting the Corridor Advisor is included in the following table.