Doing Business with Fresno COG
Request for Proposals and Calls for Projects
The Fresno COG relies heavily on outside consultants and other vendors to help accomplish the overall mission and objectives of the Association. Please check back often as announcements for Request for Proposals are posted regularly to this page.
Request for Proposal for Analysis and Operational Plan for Rural Transit Services
Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to develop an analysis and operational plan for rural transit services. The Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) study/operational plan will look into the feasibility of expanding FCRTA’s “rural transit” service throughout Fresno County and creating a regional network of rural transit services. All qualified consultants, either local or from outside the Fresno region, are encouraged to submit proposals.
Timeline
Request for Proposals released Monday, December 3, 2018
Deadline for submitting questions Monday, December 17, 2018, 5:00 P.M.
Deadline for proposal submittal Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 5:00 P.M.
Oral interviews/selection process The Week of January 21st if necessary (Tentative)
Request for Proposal for Fresno County Regional Electric Charging Infrastructure Network Plan
The Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to conduct an assessment to identify and address deficiencies of the Fresno County region’s public and transit electric vehicle charging infrastructure network, with an emphasis in disadvantaged communities and site locations to inform the prioritization of deploying future infrastructure investment. Proposals are due Wednesday, January 9th by 5:00 p.m.
Request for Proposal for Freeway Service Patrol
The Fresno Council of Governments, as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Fresno County, is advertising this Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract for specified services from towing companies for Beats 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) along Freeways SR-41, SR-99, SR-168, and SR-180 within the Fresno Metropolitan Area. The purpose of the FSP is to promote smooth traffic flow during peak commute periods by providing for the rapid removal of disabled vehicles and vehicles involved in minor accidents. You are invited to submit a proposal to provide FSP services as described in this RFP.
FSP RFP and Sample Contract Updates
All proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2018.
Questions can be forwarded to Suzanne Martinez at smartinez@fresnocog.org
Request for Proposal for TDA Triennial Performance Audits
Fresno COG is requesting proposals from qualified consultants for conducting a Transit Triennial Performance Audit (pursuant to PUC Section 99246) of the Fresno Council of Governments and the four transit operators in Fresno County that receive Transportation Development Act (TDA) funding. The intent of this RFP is to retain a consultant to prepare public transit performance audits that will evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of operation of Fresno COG and the public transit operators of Fresno County for fiscal years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with the Transportation Development Act (TDA).
SCHEDULE
Request for Proposals released – Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Deadline for submitting questions – Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Questions and answers posted – Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Deadline for proposal submittal – Monday, November 19, 2018, 5 p.m.
Oral interviews/selection process – The week of December 17, 2018 (tentatively)
Request for Proposals for The Industrial Triangle Impact Study
The Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG), in partnership with City of Fresno and County of Fresno, is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to study the impacts from the industrial growth in the Industrial Triangle, or commonly known as the Reverse Triangle areas, and develop a plan to address such potential impacts from the new development. All qualified consultants, either local or from outside the Fresno region, are encouraged to submit proposals.
Timeline
Request for Proposals released – October 19, 2018
Deadline for submitting questions – November 2, 2018
Deadline for proposal submittal – November 16, 2018
Oral interviews/selection process – The Week of December 3, 2018 (Tentative)
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Fresno COG comment/question email address
If you are unsure of whom to contact at Fresno COG regarding programs, projects or COG meetings, you may email staff at comment@fresnocog.org. Your communication will be routed to the appropriate staff member and responded to promptly.