City of Folsom

Buyer seeks a consultant to prepare a comprehensive planning and feasibility study for sustainable transit connections to health services. The project aims to develop a new transit route in Folsom that will serve the rapidly growing Folsom Plan Area and connect the region to health services. The consultant will create a service plan, conduct ridership forecasts, design bus stops, and develop a multi-party funding agreement with healthcare providers. The project supports Folsom's growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and congestion.

• 3/21/2025 - Issue Request For Proposals
• 4/17/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 4/25/2025 - Finalists contacted to schedule interviews
• 5/5/2025 - Conduct interviews
• 5/12/2025 - Contract award
• 6/2/2025 - Proposed Contract Effective Date
• 6/30/2027 - Project Completion Deadline

• Relevant expertise in transit planning
• Experience with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual
• Ability to facilitate public engagement processes
• Financial responsibility and project budgeting experience

• Develop comprehensive service and funding plan for new transit route
• Analyze routes connecting Folsom Plan Area to regional health services
• Create station area planning and bus stop conceptual designs
• Conduct ridership forecasts and travel demand analysis
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with healthcare providers
• Coordinate multi-party sponsorship agreement for operational funding
• Manage community outreach including multilingual materials
• Perform data collection on employee commute patterns
• Prepare implementation strategy and funding plan
• Develop bus stop accessibility improvements for all ages and abilities