Public Participation Plan

Public Participation Plan The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking transportation and outreach consulting services to provide expertise and assistance in all aspects of project and program outreach. Item # 1: ( 918 - 24 ) 24 months Initial Term: The selected vendor will research and understand the best practices of peer agencies in regards to public outreach strategies; determining what combination of outreach strategies would be most efficient and cost-effective for the Agency based on plan goals and circumstances; working with Communications and Planning and Programming staff to develop and implement a statewide standard of public outreach processes that meet federal requirements and ensure meaningful input from the public including historically under-represented groups. 24 months Initial Term: The selected vendor will research and understand the best practices of peer agencies in regards to public outreach strategies; determining what combination of outreach strategies would be most efficient and cost-effective for the Agency based on plan goals and circumstances; working with Communications and Planning and Programming staff to develop and implement a statewide standard of public outreach processes that meet federal requirements and ensure meaningful input from the public including historically under-represented groups. Item # 2: ( 918 - 24 ) 12 months renewal option: The Vendor shall continue to research and understand the best practices of peer agencies in regards to public outreach strategies; determining what combination of outreach strategies would be most efficient and cost-effective for the Agency based on plan goals and circumstances; working with Communications and Planning and Programming staff to develop and implement a statewide standard of public outreach processes that meet federal requirements and ensure meaningful input from the public including historically under-represented groups. 12 months renewal option: The Vendor shall continue to research and understand the best practices of peer agencies in regards to public outreach strategies; determining what combination of outreach strategies would be most efficient and cost-effective for the Agency based on plan goals and circumstances; working with Communications and Planning and Programming staff to develop and implement a statewide standard of public outreach processes that meet federal requirements and ensure meaningful input from the public including historically under-represented groups.