Title
Request to Issue Solicitation of Proposals for the South Central Transit Oriented Development Implementation
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) study for cross-disciplinary implementation efforts regarding equitable land use, transportation, and infrastructure investments along the South Central light rail corridor.
Report
Summary
In November 2022, the Public Transit Department received a $1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021-22 Pilot Program for TOD Planning. The funding will be used to conduct a TOD study for cross-disciplinary implementation efforts regarding equitable land use, transportation, and infrastructure investments along the South Central light rail corridor. These efforts will work toward achieving the established South Central TOD Community Plan’s shared vision for environmentally equitable, compact, and connected communities that: are sustainable and resilient; show incremental change and growth; and make a world-class regional destination that supports local small businesses, shares cultures, and improves health for existing and future residents.
Procurement Information
The solicitation for services will be issued in early 2024.
Contract Term
The resulting contract is expected to commence on or about July 1, 2024, and will have a three-year term.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved staff to accept and disburse the grant funding for this item on Aug. 31, 2022.
Financial Impact
The estimated total cost for the contract is approximately $1.21 million, as the in-kind match does not contribute to contract cost. The FTA awarded the City a $1 million grant under the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the FFY 2021-22 Pilot Program for TOD Planning. The City's costs would be approximately $285,000, with in-kind contributions included for the local match. This amounts to an approximate total of $1.285 million in federal and local funding.
Funding for the local match is available from the following departments:
- Public Transit Department - $50,000 (Transportation 2050)
- Street Transportation Department - $50,000 (CIP)
- Community and Economic Development Department - $50,000 (CIP)
- The Office of Environmental Programs - $50,000 (General Funds)
- The Office of Sustainability - $10,000 (Grant)
- Planning and Development Department - $50,000 (in-kind)
- Housing Department - $25,000 (in-kind)
Location
South Central TOD Community Plan Area
Council Districts: 7 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua, Alan Stephenson, John Chan and Gina Montes, the Public Transit, Planning and Development, Street Transportation, Community and Economic Development, and Housing departments, the Office of Sustainability, and the Office of Environmental Programs.