SCOPE OF WORK Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide an independent review (IR) of the WSDOT deliverable(s) related to the Amtrak Cascades Service Development Plan. This includes, but is not limited to, the June 2024 Preliminary Service Development Plan, and will include any other documents published prior to December 31, 2026. Staff Technical team A Staff Technical Team (STT) will work with the Consultant. The STT will include staff from the: • JTC • House and Senate Transportation Committees • Others as deemed appropriate by the JTC The Consultant will work with the STT throughout the IR, soliciting input, presenting draft materials before they are shared publicly, and reviewing findings, recommendations, and draft reports. A final report is due by June 1, 2027 to WSDOT, the Governor’s Office of Financial Management, and the House and Senate Transportation Committees. CONTRACT DELIVERABLES The successful Consultant will provide the following services and deliverables: 1. The Consultant shall work with JTC staff to refine the technical approach in your proposal into a draft workplan. The Consultant will present the draft workplan at the first Staff Technical Team (STT) meeting. Based on input from the STT the Consultant will finalize the workplan with any changes necessary based on additional information. The workplan shall include: • Specific steps detailing how this study will be carried out; • The specific tasks to be performed and by whom; • The expected duration and level of effort in hours by person; • The specific data that will be needed, along with data sources; and, • A schedule for performing the tasks. The JTC will review, comment on, and approve this work plan. Any subsequent changes to the work plan shall also require approval by the JTC. 2. In conducting the study, the Consultant shall coordinate and facilitate the Staff Technical Team meetings. The Consultant shall provide all meeting materials. JTC staff will be responsible for securing meeting locations and providing food and refreshments for any in-person meetings. 3. The Consultant Project Manager shall have at a minimum, twice-monthly scheduled conference calls with the JTC Project Manager. Full or partial Consultant team conference calls may be scheduled as needed. 4. The Consultant shall prepare and present to the JTC Project Manager, monthly written progress reports that address and summarize the issues in the Consultant’s contracted scope of work and workplan.
