Statewide Planning Services

Three (3) statewide consultant contracts will be negotiated to provide engineering services as needed to complete planning tasks that may include but not be limited to: Prepare planning/scoping studies to 1) identify and quantify the needs in a given study area; 2) draft a purpose and need statement; and 3) identify and evaluate potential improvement options. Identify and evaluate corridors for future project development phases, including those corridors identified in the Statewide Corridor Plan. Provide support and/or facilitation for District’s Planning Engineering efforts including a problem or needs analysis and identification/scope of potential projects. Review and present innovative financing options for select projects. Assist KYTC and other entities in developing grant applications for a variety of transportation projects, including for grant programs in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Assist with review, editing and preparation of policies, procedures and guidance manuals for various planning tasks. Assist the Department in continuously improving the planning and project development processes, such as with the incorporation of a TSMO program.