REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Department of Transportation
BY: DREW WILSON, Planning Manager
Department of Transportation, Planning
JEFF LONG, Senior Regional Planner
Department of Transportation, Planning Division
SUBJECT
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Approve the award of a service contract to Alta Planning & Design of Portland, Oregon, for Contractor Services for transit design guidelines and toolkit development to facilitate the efficient design and standardization of station and bus stop elements and amenities for the FAX transit network for a total not to exceed $399,931 (Bid File 12600774)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a service contract to Alta Planning & Design of Portland, Oregon for Contractor Services for transit design guidelines and toolkit development services for a total not to exceed $399,931, and authorize the Director of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) or their designee to execute the agreement (Bid File 12600774).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation, Fresno Area Express (FAX), provides transit service for the City of Fresno, utilizing over 1,500 individual stops throughout the City. The Transit Design Guidelines and Toolkit procured through this solicitation, will systematically document findings into a robust resource to facilitate the efficient design and standardization of station elements and amenities for the FAX transit network. The primary goal of the Guidelines and Toolkit is to develop a clear, illustrated guidebook supported by standard plans and computer-aided design exhibits, allowing FAX and our partners to confidently select, permit, and construct appropriate stops, while prioritizing cost-effectiveness, accessibility, equity, and climate resilience.
A request for proposals (RFP) was issued January 30, 2026, via Bid File Number 12600774, which resulted in two proposal submissions. The Selection Committee evaluated the proposals based o...
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