Recreational Trails Program Technical Assistance, Database, and Annual Reports
ID: 693JJ325Q000006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)
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    The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide technical assistance for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The primary objectives include developing and maintaining a searchable RTP database, creating annual reports on RTP funding, and offering training resources related to trail planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance for State agencies and project sponsors. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the infrastructure and accessibility of recreational trails across the U.S., ensuring compliance with safety and accessibility standards. Interested parties should submit detailed technical proposals, pricing structures, and past performance references by the specified deadlines, with the contract expected to span an initial two-year period with options for annual renewals. For further inquiries, contact Robert M. McNamara at robert.m.mcnamara@dot.gov or call 202-366-4087.

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    The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for technical assistance concerning the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The primary objective is to provide support in developing, operating, and maintaining a searchable RTP database, developing annual reports, and offering training resources to State agencies and project sponsors. The RFQ outlines eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and evaluation factors, placing significant emphasis on bidders’ technical approaches and past performance, which will collectively outweigh pricing considerations. Contractors will be required to submit detailed technical proposals, pricing structures, and past performance references by the specified due dates, along with demonstrating familiarity with relevant Federal regulations. The resulting contract will extend over an initial two-year period with options for additional annual renewals, promoting collaborative efforts between the FHWA and contractors to improve recreational trail administration while ensuring compliance with safety and accessibility standards. This initiative underscores the FHWA's commitment to enhancing the infrastructure and accessibility of recreational trails across the U.S. while fostering transparency and efficiency in program execution.
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