Doing Business with Fresno COG

Request for Proposals:

Measure C Sales Tax Extension Facilitation Services RFP

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Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced facilitation firms/consultants to assist with developing a sales tax extension plan intended to be presented to the voters of Fresno County in November 2026. The selected consultant(s) will assist Fresno COG and FCTA staff in enlisting members for a Measure C Committee, which will provide input and guidance – and have the primary responsibility for developing – a draft and final expenditure plan for the 2026 Measure C extension. In addition, the facilitator will be primarily responsible for managing the Committee, Fresno COG and FCTA staff and the Measure C Extension Project Manager during Committee meetings.

Measure C Sales Tax Extension Public Outreach Services RFP

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Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced public outreach firms/consultants to assist with developing a sales tax extension/expenditure plan intended to be presented to the voters of Fresno County in November 2026. The selected outreach consultant(s) will work coordination with Fresno COG’s Public Information Officer, FCTA’s Office of the Advocate, Measure C Extension Project Manager and MC3 Facilitator, the selected consultant will develop and implement the Measure C3 extension expenditure plan public outreach and involvement program. The public outreach and involvement program should be designed to identify opportunities for the public and stakeholders to engage in providing input and opinion into the Measure C3 Extension expenditure plan and provide collaborative problem-solving strategies to achieve better and more acceptable decisions. 

Measure C Sales Tax Extension Implementation Plan & Services RFP

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Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to assist with developing a sales tax extension plan intended to be presented to the voters of Fresno County in November 2026. The selected consultant(s) will assist Fresno COG and FCTA staff in developing a technical planning and public outreach strategy for extending the current Measure C for an additional duration of 20-30 years.

Measure C Sales Tax Extension Public Opinion Polling Services RFP

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MC3 Polling Services RFP Q&A  – updated 11/14/2024

Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced public opinion and research firms/consultants to assist with developing a sales tax extension/expenditure plan intended to be presented to the voters of Fresno County in November 2026.

Legal services for the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy and Program Environmental Impact Report

RFP: Legal Services Contract for the 2026 Fresno County Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy

The Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide legal assistance to Fresno COG with the development of the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2026 RTP/SCS. The EIR shall be a legally defensible document in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Senate Bill (SB) 375, SB 743, and other relevant legislation, as appropriate.

Proposal submissions are due to Matthew Shimizu at mshimizu@fresnocog.org by Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 by 5:00 P.M. PST.

Environmental Impact Report for the 2026 Fresno County Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy

RFP: Environmental Impact Report for the 2026 Fresno County Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy

The Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) seeks proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the development of a “program-level” Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). The EIR must be completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act); Senate Bill (SB) 375; and all other applicable state and federal laws with a horizon year of 2049.

Proposal submissions are due to Elliot Racusin at eracusin@fresnocog.org by Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 by 5:00 P.M. PST.

2024-2025 Fresno County Extreme Heat Analysis

RFP: Fresno County Extreme Heat Analysis

Question and Answers concerning Extreme Heat Analysis received by Staff

The analysis will include an extreme heat vulnerability analysis, which will provide valuable data for future climate adaptation and mitigation responses to extreme heat induced by climate change. The plan will also identify native and drought tolerant tree canopy and vegetative cover improvement projects in communities most vulnerable to extreme heat based on the extreme heat vulnerability analysis and bike and pedestrian traffic analysis.

The list of projects and strategies will inform future Regional Transportation Plan projects and climate adaptation planning for Fresno COG. The plan will also assist member agencies in additional climate adaption planning for extreme heat, general plan updates, and the design and retrofit of future and present infrastructure.

Proposal submissions are due to Jennifer Rodriguez at jrodriguez@fresnocog.org by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, by 5:00 P.M. PST.

Fresno County Regional Rail Feasibility Study

RFP: Fresno County Regional Rail Feasibility Study

Question and Answers concerning Rail Feasibility Study received by Staff

The Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) seeks proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the development of the Fresno County Regional Rail Feasibility Study. The study will analyze the potential for a zero-emission regional rail system in Fresno County, connecting the communities of Fresno, Firebaugh, Kerman, Mendota, Reedley, San Joaquin, Fowler, Selma, Kingsburg, Sanger, and Dinuba (in Tulare County) along the existing and underutilized San Joaquin Valley Railroad. The goal is to increase connectivity between communities and the future downtown Fresno High-Speed Rail Station. 

Proposal submissions are due to Elliot Racusin at eracusin@fresnocog.org by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, by 5:00 P.M. PST.

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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.