Specifications include, but are not limited to: The scope of work for this project is below. This scope of work shall be used as a guideline; it is the proposer's responsibility to provide all necessary services to ensure the project is completed fully and efficiently. ➢ Task 1: Convene/Attend Kickoff Meetings Convene an initial meeting with GPCOG staff. Attend a kick-off initial meeting of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Committee. Deliverables Attendance at and active participation in 2 meetings. Written summaries from both meetings highlighting decisions, action items, and next steps. ➢ Task 2: Research Best Practices Research national examples of frameworks for scoring and prioritizing projects of different modes for funding. Look at frameworks used by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (San Francisco Bay Area), Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), Atlanta Regional Commission, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (Massachusetts), etc. Seek examples that are simple and applicable to PACTS. Identify portions that are not applicable to PACTS, such as state-specific restrictions on funding sources. Suggest how examples from large regions could be tailored to PACTS. Also review PACTS Bylaws and related documents to determine if any changes are required to fully execute a funding prioritization framework. Deliverables Written report on best practices. ➢ Task 3: Obtain Input Design a process for obtaining input from TIP Committee members, including developing the agendas and meeting materials to solicit input from the TIP Committee in the process of developing a framework. Attend all TIP Committee meetings and facilitate agenda items as needed. Work with staff to engage committee members. Present research to the committee. Deliverables Attendance at and active participation in 5-10 meetings. Written summaries from all TIP Committee meetings highlighting decisions, action items, and next steps. ➢ Task 4: Draft Scoring Framework Draft a proposed scoring framework or framework options, whichever is most applicable based on the ongoing process with the TIP Committee. Develop criteria that are applicable to all modes and all funding streams. In developing the framework, draw from the following documents: Moving Southern Maine Forward Destination 2040 PACTS Reforms PACTS Priorities Transit Tomorrow Vision Statement