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Bid Title

Bismarck Curb Management Study Request for Proposals

Issuing Agency

City of Bismarck

Location

North Dakota

Published Date

May 20, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Bismarck Curb Management Study Request for Proposals
Category:	Metropolitan Planning Organization
Status:	Open

Description: The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) requests proposals from qualified consultants for the Bismarck Curb Management Study Qualifications-based selection criteria will be used to analyze technical proposals and interviews from responding consultants. The MPO reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. This project has a not to exceed budget of $150,000. All proposals received by 4:00 PM (Central Time) on Friday, June 12, 2026, will be given consideration for an interview. The Bismarck-Mandan MPO reserves the right to limit the interviews to a maximum of five (5) firms whose proposals most clearly meet the RFP requirements. Firms will be notified in writing or by phone of shortlist results. Successful candidates will receive date, time, and location information for the interviews. It is the responsibility of the consultant to ensure all required elements of the proposal are submitted. Proposals missing required elements will be rejected and consultants will be denied interviews. Respondents must submit one (1) electronic copy of the proposal. The full length of the proposal shall be no more than eight (8) pages. Appendix material, table of contents, and the cover page will not count toward the eight (8) page limit. Submittals must be received no later than 4:00 PM (Central Time), Friday, June 12, 2026, and may also be emailed . Publication Date/Time: 5/20/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 6/12/2026 4:00 PM Submittal Information: Stephen Larson, Bismarck- Mandan MPO, Transportation Planner Contact Person: Stephen Larson, Transportation Planner Bismarck-Mandan MPO 221 N 5th St Bismarck ND 58506-5503 701-355-1848 Related Documents: Curb Management Study RFP (PDF)

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) requests proposals from qualified

consultants for the following project:

Bismarck Curb Management Study

Qualifications-based selection criteria will be used to analyze technical proposals and interviews from

responding consultants. The MPO reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. This project has a

not to exceed budget of $150,000.

Interested firms should contact Stephen Larson, Transportation Planner, at the Bismarck-Mandan

MPO, 221 N 5th Street P.O. Box 5503, Bismarck ND 58501. Contact can also be made via phone

701.355.1848 or by email: slarson@bismarcknd.gov.

All proposals received by 4:00 PM (Central Time) on Friday, June 12, 2026, will be given

consideration for an interview. The Bismarck-Mandan MPO reserves the right to limit the interviews

to a maximum of five (5) firms whose proposals most clearly meet the RFP requirements. Firms will

be notified in writing or by phone of shortlist results. Successful candidates will receive date, time, and

location information for the interviews.

It is the responsibility of the consultant to ensure all required elements of the proposal are submitted.

Proposals missing required elements will be rejected and consultants will be denied interviews.

Respondents must submit one (1) electronic copy of the proposal. The full length of the proposal shall

be no more than eight (8) pages. Appendix material, table of contents, and the cover page will not

count toward the eight (8) page limit. Submittals must be received no later than 4:00 PM (Central

Time), Friday, June 12, 2026, and may be emailed to:

slarson@bismarcknd.gov

Once submitted, the proposals become the property of the MPO. Proprietary information must be

clearly noted in the proposal, or it will be subject to open records laws.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

TO PERFORM PLANNING SERVICES FOR:

Bismarck Curb Management Study

BISMARCK-MANDAN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Stephen Larson

Transportation Planner

PROPOSALS MUST BE DELIVERED TO

BISMARCK-MANDAN MPO

BY 4:00 P.M. Central Time, Friday, June 12, 2026

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Contents

I. PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST................................................................................................. 4

II. OBJECTIVE ............................................................................................................................. 4

III. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................. 4

IV. CONTENT OF PROPOSALS................................................................................................. 5

V. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION................. 6

VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PROCESS........................................................................ 7

VII. REGIONAL CONTEXT AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ................................................. 8

XIII. STUDY AREA ..................................................................................................................... 8

IX. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 9

X. REVIEW AND COMPLETION PROCESS .......................................................................... 11

XI. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN ....................................................................................... 11

XII. INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE CONSULTANT ............................................... 12

Appendix A: Proposed Sub-Consultant Request Form

Appendix B: Consultant Self Certification of Government-Wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)

Form

Appendix C: Certification and Restriction on Lobbying Form

Appendix D: Federal, State and Local Clauses

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I. PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to provide interested consulting firms with enough information

about the professional services desired by the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for

the following project:

Bismarck Curb Management Study

The MPO is requesting the services of a transportation engineering/planning firm to conduct a study to evaluate

areas with curb space challenges in Bismarck to examine existing and projected demand and provide alternatives

for addressing curb space utilization challenges. The Study will be conducted in cooperation with the City of

Bismarck, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), the Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

II. OBJECTIVE

The urban curb is a limited resource, used for purposes as varied as bus stops, bike lanes, commercial loading and

delivery, dining, passenger pickup and drop-off, parking, and turn lanes. Curb management is about allocating

space efficiently and safely among those many uses (NACTO, Curb Management). Most public streets in Bismarck

include roughly eight feet of roadway pavement width adjacent to the curbs that is dedicated for public use but not

strictly necessary for mobility purposes. The Bismarck Curb Management Study will provide recommendations for

optimizing the benefit of this important public resource, especially in high-activity areas of the City where demands

on this space may exceed the available supply. The study will focus on the following:

1. Updating or creating an inventory on GIS of available curb space within the study area, along with

potential constraints such as spacing from intersections, driveways, hydrants, etc.

2. Evaluating various potential uses for this space, including but not limited to, on-street parking, passenger

loading zones, commercial loading zones, transit access, micro-mobility (scooter/bike share), and

placemaking (e.g. outdoor dining).

3. Evaluate options for demand management of curb space, such as parking time limitations, residential

parking permits, commercial loading zones, public transportation use (such as a downtown circulator route

or microtransit options), shared parking agreements, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and the

management or redevelopment of obsolete or underutilized lots.

4. Estimate present and future demands on curb space utilization.

5. Provide recommendations regarding the appropriate use and management of each identified curb space in

the study area, based on present and future demand estimations.

6. Provide overall recommendations regarding management technologies, enforcement, and signage.

III. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. Any questions or comments regarding this proposal should be submitted to:

Stephen Larson

Bismarck-Mandan MPO

221 N 5th Street

P.O. Box 5503

Bismarck, ND 58506-5503

Phone: 701.355.1848

E-Mail: slarson@bismarcknd.gov

B. Proposals shall be submitted to:

Stephen Larson

slarson@bismarcknd.gov

C. All Proposals must be clearly identified with the following:

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1) NAME OF THE SUBMITTING FIRM

2) ‘Proposal for: Bismarck Curb Management Study

D. The MPO will only consider proposals received prior to 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on Friday,

June 12, 2026. One (1) electronic copy must be received by the deadline. Electronic copies may be

emailed to slarson@bismarcknd.gov. Proposals received after the 4:00 PM deadline will be

considered unresponsive and will not be considered for an interview. The MPO reserves the right to

reject any or all proposals.

E. Proposal Cut Down: The Selection Committee intends to interview between three (3) and five (5)

consultants, depending on the number and quality of proposals received. The strength of the written

proposals will be the basis for awarding an interview. Consultants will be notified of their interview

status by phone or email June 15-17, 2026.

F. Selection Committee: The Selection Committee will consist of a panel of up to six (6) people; five

(5) voters and one (1) moderator. The MPO Project Manager will moderate the interviews. In the

case of a first ranked tie, the moderator’s ranking will provide the tie-breaking score.

G. Interviews: Consultants will be evaluated on both written proposals and interviews. Interviews may

be conducted in-person, remotely, or using a hybrid combination of both options at the discretion of

the candidate. Ranking is based on the criteria listed in Section V: Evaluation Criteria and Process.

Interviews are planned to be held June 29-July 2, 2026. Consultants will be given forty-five (45)

minutes to present their proposals and entertain questions. The consultant will be responsible for

managing their interview and allowing time for questions. The MPO project manager will provide a

TEAMs link for the interview to allow for screen sharing.

H. Selection and Approvals: Selection will be based on the interview committee’s recommendation.

All interviewees will be notified of the selection results in writing. Approval of the top ranked firm

will be requested of the MPO’s TAC and Policy Board on July 20 and 21, 2026, respectively.

I. Contract Negotiations: Contract negotiations will begin immediately after Policy Board approval.

Consultant will be required to prepare a scope of work and final fee schedule which will be included

in the MPO’s template contract as Exhibit A. Draft contracts are reviewed by MPO Staff, its partners

and legal counsel. Upon successful negotiations, the MPO intends to execute the contract upon staff

authority (Disclaimer: This contract will be subject to a financial assistance contract between the

state of North Dakota and the USDOT).

Successful final negotiations shall include:

1.) Prime Consultant scope of work and final fee schedule not exceeding $150,000 (programmed

in 2026 to spend up to $73,000 and in 2027 to spend remaining balance of $77,000).

2.) Scope of work and fee schedule for ALL Subconsultants

3.) Prime Consultant Certificate of Liability Insurance

4.) Prime Consultant Indirect Cost Form (blank form provided by MPO)

5.) SFN 60233: Prime Consultant Request to Sublet Form (blank form provided by MPO)

6.) Up-to-date SF330 Form for NDDOT, if needed (see Section III: Content of Proposals)

IV. CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

Length of Proposals:

The main body of the proposal shall be no more than eight (8) pages and pages shall be numbered. The cover page,

table of contents, and appendix will not count toward the proposal page limit of eight (8) pages.

Required Elements for Proposal:

The consultants are requested to be as brief and concise as possible. The main body of the proposal shall address

the following major sections:

a) Description of firm

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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