Public Engagement and Climate Vulnerability Assessment Consultant Services

Proposal Release Date: Friday, March 6th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference (Optional): Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 @ 1:30 PM (PST)

Questions from Proposers Deadline: Friday, March 27th, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (PST)

VCTC Responses to Questions: Monday, April 13th, 2026

Proposal Submittal Due Date/Time: Friday, May 1st, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (PST)

Anticipated Contract Award: June 5th, 2026

VCTC anticipates Plan approval by the VCTC Board on June 2nd, 2028

Deliverables anticipated to be completed no later than May 5th, 2028

The selected consultant will provide comprehensive services to prepare a Multimodal Transportation Network Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Action Plan. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a robust public outreach plan tailored to reach vulnerable communities through both in-person and online public workshops, meetings, and digital engagement, with particular emphasis on cultural relevance and language diversity.

The scope of work includes conducting a thorough vulnerability assessment of the transportation network, recommending a climate adaptation strategy and corresponding funding plan, and preparing both a final adaptation assessment and action plan. Additionally, the consultant will develop transportation emergency preparedness tools targeted at individuals, families, and households. The engagement plan requires recruiting multi-lingual volunteers and mobilizing nonprofit, government, faith-based organizations, businesses, and service clubs to ensure broad and diverse community representation in the project leadership and outreach activities.

The findings and recommendations will be consolidated into a report for board review and approval, culminating in actionable strategies for climate adaptation and emergency preparedness within the transportation sector.