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Request for Proposals - Consultant Services

Park and Ride Daycare Center
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, Champaign, Illinois
Submittal Deadline: April 16, 2008

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (CUMTD) is issuing a Request
for Proposals seeking responses from qualified entities to undertake a
feasibility study to determine the potential market for a child care
center located with a park and ride or transfer center.

The proposed location of the facility is in the western portion of
Champaign, IL, in an area known as the Country Fair Shopping Center.
Proposals submitted in response to this RFQ will be judged to determine
which is the most outstanding in meeting the overall objectives of the
scope of work while providing the best value to CUMTD. An Evaluation
Committee will review and rate all proposals using the criteria noted in
Section 9 of the RFQ.

Proposals, consisting of one unbound original and five (5) bound copies
must be received by CUMTD at its offices at 1101 East University Avenue,
Urbana, Illinois 61802-2009, directed as set forth above by 4:00 p.m.
Central Daylight Time, on April 16, 2008. Proposers may choose to
respond to one or more of the tasks described herein.

There is no penalty for choosing only to respond to a limited number of
the tasks, as CUMTD at its discretion may select several entities to
complete all the tasks.

Scope of Work 

Market Analysis

Deliverable: A study assessing the demand for services outlined herein
for a period of not less than five years:

*	a child care center, including but not limited to: the age of
children to be served, the type of amenities required to provide a
quality child care environment, the price point(s) of the child care
service, and 
*	a park and ride facility, and/or a transit transfer station
including but not limited to the number of vehicles likely to enter and
leave the premises, the origin and destination of likely users, the
number of parking spaces that could be utilized, the types of public
transport services that would best enhance the use of the site and the
price point for the parking service, and 
*	additional services / amenities / housing that may enhance the
use of the park and ride / transit transfer station location as well as
the child care center. 

Study Methodology: Consultant shall provide a detailed explanation of
the methodology that will be used to assure that the market analysis is
reliable. Said methodology must provide socio-demo-economic identifiers
and should explore:

*	attitudes toward use of non-SOV mobility services (e.g., access,
time, price, convenience) 
*	barriers to child care (transportation, cost, access, etc.) 
*	factors influencing childcare choices (cost, ease of use,
amenities and quality of service) 
*	the breadth of child care services desired (e.g., age range /
time range) 
*	awareness and understanding of existing support and resources, 
*	trade offs for various service preferences between housing,
transportation, access to child care and other amenities/services in
terms of distance, time and price. 
*	the pattern of origin and work destinations most likely to
utilize child care services at the Country Fair location. 
*	Key factors in people making the choice to use non-SOV mobility
services or a park & ride facility (e.g., price of parking downtown or
on the University campus). 
*	perception of the accessibility, comprehensiveness, safety,
appearance, and value for price paid of existing retail, restaurant, and
residential development at Country Fair and adjacent properties. 

Child care Requirements

Deliverable: A Document detailing any and all applicable laws and
regulations that would apply to the construction and management of a new
child care facility that meets NAEYC standards. This document should
also break down the construction budget to determine the allowable size
of the facility (square feet), how many children the facility can
handle, the age mix of children, the size of the outdoor playground
(square feet), etc...

Development Opportunities

Deliverable: A report evaluating and recommending opportunities and
strategies for encouraging further development in or around the
facility. This may include, but not be limited to, housing, valet /
concierge or on-site services for dry-cleaning, banking services,
grocery shopping, car repair, a food catering service, evening
meals-to-go, a convenience store, barber or hair salon, shoe repair,
emporium, specialty shops, etc...

Security

Deliverable: A plan properly delineating separation between transit
users and child care facility. Plan should incorporate all security
concerns regarding the building and the park and ride / bus transit
station facilities.

Transit Elements/Access

Deliverable: A memorandum recommending either a park and ride facility
or a transit transfer facility, detailing recommended size of transit
waiting and transfer space and restroom facilities. It should also
provide recommendations for location of transit space in regards to
parking and the street (bus platforms). Based on the market survey, an
estimate of parking spaces required for the facility should be included.


Operating Model/Business Plan

Deliverable: An operating model and business plan for the child care
facility, the park and ride / transit transfer station location and any
ancillary support services directly associated with said facilities. The
projections should be for a minimum of five years. This would include
operating philosophy, revenue and expense work-up, hours and days of
operation, recommended fees, etc. and evaluate tradeoffs between private
investment and public subsidies to achieve an optimum service center
that matches the market for child care and park and ride services. As
one consideration, should public funds be used to construct a child care
facility shell? If so, should that translate into a reduced cost of
child care or an incentive for the child care operator to upgrade
facilities? 

Capital Plan

Deliverable: A construction cost estimate of the proposed complex
proposed in the Business Plan and a timetable for completion. 

For a complete copy of the RFQ please go to the CUMTD website where the
RFQ is posted under Projects:
http://www.cumtd.com/aboutmtd/PublicDocuments.aspx
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