RFP 2026-02 NEPA Study

Location:	California
Posted:	Mar 23, 2026
Due:	Apr 16, 2026
Agency:	Victor Valley Transit Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
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VICTOR VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Representing the communities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia,

Victorville, and San Bernardino County.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP 2026-02

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT

(NEPA) STUDY

March 23, 2026

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS 2026-02

1. Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance

The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is soliciting technical and price Proposals to provide a National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Study to consider the best location for a new Transportation Center in

Victorville, CA. The period of performance will be 120 days.

2. Proposal Due Date and Submittal Requirements

Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM Pacific Time (PDT) on Thursday, April 16, 2026

2.1 Proposals shall be delivered to the following address:

Victor Valley Transit Authority

Attn: Christine Plasting, CPPB, NIGP-CPP

Procurement Manager

17150 Smoke Tree Street

Hesperia, CA 92345

2.2 Envelopes or boxes containing proposals shall be clearly labeled with VVTA’s RFP number

and the solicitation title: “VVTA RFP 2026-02 NEPA Study.” The Pricing Form shall be in

a separate envelope clearly marked “Pricing Form.”

2.3 Proposers are requested to submit to VVTA one (1) original and one (1) electronic copy

via DVD/CD or thumb/flash drive of the proposals. As an alternative, Proposers may

submit their proposals electronically via www.publicpurchase.com. The Technical

Proposal and Pricing Proposal must be separately uploaded files on

publicpurchase.com. A Proposal is deemed to be late if it is received by VVTA after the

deadline stated above. Proposals received after the submission deadline shall be returned

unopened to the Proposer. It is the Proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure that the

Proposals are received by the Procurement Department by the date and time stated

above.

3. Validity of Proposals

Proposals and subsequent offers shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days. An award may be made

without further discussion. VVTA reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this RFP at any time without prior

notice and VVTA makes no representation that any contract will be awarded to a proposer responding to

this RFP.

4. Pre-proposal Meeting and Questions

There will not be a pre-Proposal meeting, however, the deadline for question is at 5:00 PM (PDT), Friday,

April 3, 2026. Prospective bidders are requested to submit written questions to the Procurement Manager

at cplasting@vvta.org. Responses shall be shared with all known prospective proposers by written addenda

only.

The successful Proposer will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity Laws and

Regulations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS…………………………………………………………… 4

A. TIMELINE ……….…………………………………………………………………………… 4

B. PURPOSE………………………….………………………………………………………… 4

C. BACKGROUND ………………………………….…………………………………………. 4

D. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE……………………………………………………………. 5

E. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS………………………………………………………… 5

F. VENDOR CONTACT.……………………………………………………………………... 5

G. ADDENDA TO RFP…………….…………………………………………………………… 5

H EXCEPTIONS / DEVIATIONS … ….……………………………………………………. 6

I. FORMAT OF PROPOSALS …….………………………………………………………… 6

J. PROPOSAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS……………………………………….…… 8

K. PRE-CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES………………………………………………………… 9

L. JOINT PROPOSALS ………………………………………………………………………. 9

M. TAXES … ……………………….…………………………………………………………… 9

N. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS………………………………… 9

O. SUBCONTRACTORS AND ASSIGNMENTS....…………………………………………. 9

P. RESERVED ……………………………………… …………………………………………. 10

Q. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC RECORDS ACT………………………….………. 10

R ACCEPTANCE / REJECTION OF PROPOSALS………………………………………… 12

S. SINGLE RESPONSE…………………………………………………………….…….…. 12

T. CANCELLATION OF PROCUREMENT……………………………………………………. 13

U. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS…….………………………………………………………….... 13

V. VVTA’S RIGHTS……………………………………………………………………………. 13

W. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CODE OF CONDUCT ……………………………… 13

X. EVALUATION, NEGOTIATION AND SELECTION……………………………………. 14

ATTACHMENT A – SCOPE OF WORK

ATTACHMENT B – FEDERAL REGULATIONS

ATTACHMENT C – SAMPLE CONTRACT

ATTACHMENT D – PROTEST POLICY

ATTACHMENT E – REQUIRED FORMS

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INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

A. PROPOSAL TIMELINE

Date of RFP:

Agency:

Address of Agency:

Contracting Officer:

Telephone No:

FAX No:

Email Address:

Pre-proposal Conference (Non-Mandatory)

March 23, 2026

VICTOR VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY

17150 SMOKE TREE ST., HESPERIA, CA 92345-8305

Christine Plasting, CPPB, Procurement Manager

(760) 995-3583

(760) 948-1380

cplasting@vvta.org

Not for this solicitation

Last Day for Questions

5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, April 3, 2026

Addenda and Answers to questions

Proposals Due Date

2:00 p.m. (PDT), Thursday, April 9, 2026

3:00 p.m. (PDT), Thursday, April 16, 2026

Anticipated Award Date

May 2026

B. PURPOSE

The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is soliciting technical and price Proposals to provide a

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Study to consider the best location for a new

Transportation Center in Victorville, CA.

C. BACKGROUND

1. VVTA is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) created in 1992 to provide comprehensive public

transit services to six incorporated towns and several unincorporated communities

(represented by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors) – all member

jurisdictions are in San Bernardino County, a region that covers an area of approximately

950 square miles.

2. VVTA serves the Victor Valley, a sub region of Southern California north of the Cajon

Pass, east of the Los Angeles County line, incorporating much of the Northern portion of

the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. Victor Valley is part of the Inland Empire, a

sub region of the Greater Los Angeles Area.

3. In addition to fixed route, rural routes, and complementary paratransit service, VVTA

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operates its BV Link – which provides intercity service from Barstow to Victorville and

down into the San Bernardino Valley; its NTC Commuter service which operates from

Victorville and Barstow to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin; a Micro-Transit

program; and a turnkey vanpool operation.

4. VVTA has been designated as a Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA)

for the North Desert Region of San Bernardino County - a very large geographic area

including responsibility for volunteer driver transportation services in Trona and Big River.

D. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

VVTA intends to award a Fixed Price contract for a period 120 days. VVTA may award the

contract at a time other than stated in the proposed schedule.

E. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS

By submitting a proposal, the Proposer represents that it has thoroughly examined and become

familiar with the work required and documents included under the RFP.

F. VENDOR CONTACT

1. All correspondence, communication and/or contact regarding any aspect of this

solicitation is authorized only with the designated Contracting Officer identified in “A.

Proposal Schedule” above, or their designated representative. Proposers and their

representatives shall not make any contact with or communicate with any employees of

VVTA, or its directors and consultants, other than the Contracting Officer regarding any

aspect of this solicitation or offers. Ex-parte’ communications with members of VVTA’s

Board of Directors or any person responsible for awarding a contract, including the

Contracting Officer is prohibited under California Public Contract Code Section 20216. All

communications shall be in writing and will be made public.

2. If it should appear to a prospective Proposer that the performance of the Work under the

contract, or any of the matters relating thereto, is not sufficiently described or

explained in the RFP or Contract Documents, or that any conflict or discrepancy exists

between different parts thereof or with any federal, state, local or Agency law, ordinance,

rule, regulation, or other standard or requirement, then the Proposer shall submit a written

request for clarification to VVTA within the time period specified above.

G. ADDENDA TO RFP

VVTA reserves the right to amend the RFP at any time. Any amendments to, or interpretations

of, the RFP shall be described in the written addendum. VVTA shall provide copies of Addenda

to all prospective Proposers officially known to have received the RFP, as well as post to the

VVTA website: www.vvta.org/bids. Prospective Proposers, or their agents, shall be responsible

to collect the addendum at the address provided in “Contracting Officer” (Section A. above) or

receive t h e same otherwise. Notification of the addendum will also be electronically delivered

to all such prospective Proposers officially known to have received the RFP and to the address

provided by each prospective Proposer. Failure of any prospective Proposer to receive the

notification or addendum shall not relieve the Proposer from any obligation under its proposal

as submitted or under the RFP, as clarified, interpreted, or modified. All addenda issued shall

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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