California Department of Transportation

Buyer seeks to develop a framework to mitigate Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) impacts from highway projects in compliance with SB 743. The study will identify multimodal elements to incorporate into capital projects, explore VMT banking/funding options, and develop programs to reduce VMT and greenhouse gas emissions. This strategy will provide greater mobility options throughout Orange County and support sustainability efforts aligned with state and federal goals.

• 4/21/2025 - Optional Pre-Proposal Teleconference
• 4/25/2025 - Written Question Submittal
• 5/13/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/26/2025 - Oral Interviews (estimate)
• 6/2/2025 - Notice of Intent to Award (estimate)
• 6/9/2025 - Proposed Agreement Award Date (estimate)

• Ten years experience with State Highway System
• Five years experience with CEQA and VMT analysis
• Project Manager with three years experience conducting similar studies
• Key Personnel with three years applicable experience

• Develop purpose and need report
• Conduct literature review and case studies
• Estimate VMT impacts for planned projects
• Develop VMT mitigation cost-benefit analysis strategy
• Create VMT mitigation strategies and best practices report
• Assess VMT banking and exchange program feasibility
• Conduct constraints analysis
• Develop alternatives evaluation
• Identify funding opportunities
• Create implementation plan