Kemah Focused Livable Centers Study

H-GAC is seeking qualified contractor services to conduct a study and develop a plan to further the goals of the Livable Centers program in Kemah (referred to as “sponsor” or “local sponsor” in this document). The Contractor will develop a plan that addresses the application of the Livable Centers program goals in the specified study area. Since this project requires a range of research, public engagement, transportation, and planning expertise, a team of specialized firms is permitted.

The study recommendations will act as a catalyst to transform Kemah’s Downtown area into a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable destination. The study will enhance transportation and walkability and promote mixed-use developments in this area.

The scope of work involves developing a comprehensive plan to advance the goals of The Houston-Galveston Area Council H-GAC’s Livable Centers program. This plan should outline transportation infrastructure investments that support the study's objectives within the designated area. The Livable Center study must integrate the essential elements outlined in components 1-5 below, ensuring that all recommendations are transportation- and land use-focused.

Elements

• Element 1: Existing Conditions Analysis and Report
• Element 2: Conceptual Plan and Recommendations
• Element 3: Conceptual Renderings for Specific Proposed Recommendations. The Contractor must produce at least three (3) visual renderings of select recommendations.
• Element 4: Implementation Plan for Proposed Recommendations
• Element 5: Public Engagement Plan. This public engagement plan is a mandatory deliverable.

Final Expected Deliverables

• A completed Project Management Plan (PMP) outlining team roles and responsibilities, communication protocols, project schedule, and other relevant project management details.
• A completed Executive Summary of the final plan that captures the major concepts and recommendations of the plan – at least five (5) hard copies, but not to exceed ten (10), 1 electronic format.
• A completed final plan and accompanying appendices accomplishing the objectives of the study and meeting the stated needs of H-GAC and the project sponsor – at least five (5) hard copies, but not to exceed ten (10), 1 electronic format.
• A completed existing conditions report, formatted accordingly.
• A completed Public Engagement Plan with outlined engagement goal(s) based on population snapshot.
• A completed implementation plan, formatted accordingly.
• Completed Livable Center Program Tracker for future tracking of plan success including projects, policies, and programs to be administered by H-GAC to the Client.
• Original files of the plan and final report in editable format, including graphics and Geographic Information System (GIS) files (to include Adobe files, .shp, gdb, .kmz and .mxd files).

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/h-gac

All responses and required documents must be submitted via the OpenGov system before the deadline. The system will close automatically at the specified time, and late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Submissions must be in PDF or Excel format ONLY where indicated and uploaded to the designated section. Additionally, zip files are not allowed.

Respondents must submit questions by the Questions deadline indicated in this Solicitation. Telephone/email inquiries are not accepted. All clarifications will be available in the Question and Answer and/or Addenda Sections in OpenGov.