Public Participation Plan

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking a vendor to provide public participation planning services. The vendor will be responsible for developing a public participation plan, conducting outreach and engagement activities, and providing training to IDOT staff. The scope of work includes reviewing current outreach procedures, researching best practices, and creating a new policy guide for IDOT's public engagement and outreach efforts. Some key aspects of the project include: • Developing a public participation plan for planning and programming deliverables • Conducting outreach and engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders • Creating a training plan to educate IDOT staff on the new policy guide • Providing documentation of public outreach associated with planning and programming efforts The project is expected to last 24 months, with the possibility of a 12-month renewal option. The vendor will be required to submit a proposal that includes a technical response, pricing, and other supporting documents.