Freight Sub-Model Development - Bid RFP-TRN26-05 - Houston, TX RFP

Bid #RFP-TRN26-05. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Houston, Texas. H-GAC is seeking qualified contractor to develop a regional, behavior-based Freight and Commercial Vehicle Model, consistent with the Freight Demand Modeling and Data Improvement. Due Jun 25 (11 days left).

About this solicitation

H-GAC is seeking qualified contractor to develop a regional, behavior-based Freight and Commercial Vehicle Model, consistent with the Freight Demand Modeling and Data Improvement Handbook, implemented within the OpenPaths CUBE and AGENT platforms. The model will leverage the 2025 TxDOT Establishment / Commercial Vehicle Survey as its primary local data source and will be integrated with the region’s existing disaggregate four-step travel demand modeling framework.

Bid summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council issued this transportation opportunity in Houston, Texas, referenced as solicitation number RFP-TRN26-05. It was published on May 14, 2026, and responses are due by June 25, 2026.

Public procurement context

Houston-Galveston Area Council in Houston, Texas is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Texas are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Texas so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Houston-Galveston Area Council's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 25, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Houston-Galveston Area Council should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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