The Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the City of Missoula are seeking a multi-disciplinary consultant team (Consultant) to develop a conceptual corridor plan for Higgins Avenue between Broadway and Brooks St, with the goal of implementing recommendations from the Long Range Transportation Plan and the Downtown Master Plan.

The consultant team selected for this corridor plan will be expected to collaborate on technical analysis and planning efforts with the City of Missoula, the MPO and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). Recommendations from this corridor plan will be used to prioritize funding and implement a complete street with safe, accessible multi-modal transportation facilities appropriate for all ages and all abilities, and enhance transportation operations including turning movements at all intersections.

Primary consultant responsibilities include:

• Project management & coordination
• Technical analysis, including traffic simulation as necessary
• Public involvement
• Recommendations and final designs

A full RFP description and other details can be found on the City of Missoula website: http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids.aspx?bidID=611

Any questions regarding this RFP may be emailed to WilsonA@ci.missoula.mt.us. All submitted questions and responses will be posted on the City website as an addenda to the RFP. No questions regarding this RFP will be answered over the phone.

If it becomes necessary to revise or amend any part of this RFP, a good faith attempt will be made to notify all prospective respondents. All addenda will be posted on the City of Missoula website: http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/bids.aspx