Bismarck Curb Management Study Request for Proposals
| Location: | North Dakota |
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| Posted: | May 20, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Bismarck |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
Bismarck Curb Management Study Request for Proposals
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| Category: | Metropolitan Planning Organization |
| Status: | Open |
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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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