Specifications include, but are not limited to: The overall intent of this effort will be 1) to review the 2021 Travel Demand Model and develop updated socio-economic projections for MPO area and 2) to develop a financially constrained, Metropolitan Transportation Plan document which will provide recommendations for short, medium, and long-range future transportation needs. The Bismarck-Mandan MPO must update these documents every five (5) years; TDMSE 1 - Project Management This task involves activities required to manage the project including staff, equipment and documentation. It also includes the preparation of progress reports, documenting travel and expense receipts, and preparing and submitting invoices. Participation in monthly progress meetings with the MPO Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Board, preparation of committee meeting agendas, and maintaining minutes for these meetings is included. The TDMSE project manager is expected to meet with the TAC and Policy Board at least one (1) time during the study. TDMSE 2 - Steering Committee and Focus Group(s) The MPO project manager will assist the consultant in developing a project Steering Committee and assigning stakeholders to project Focus Groups. The Steering Committee will assist in the development of the project and review written technical memorandums and the final draft report. The consultant shall meet with the Steering Committee periodically during the study to review data and recommendations. Project Focus Groups will be comprised of local experts who have interest and knowledge in future community growth. The consultant shall meet with the Focus Groups at least once during the project. Focus Group participants may include, but are not limited to, land developers, area planners and engineers, and/or local politicians.
