How to bid on Collard Street conceptual design for NCTCOG

What NCTCOG is buying

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a qualified firm to prepare high-level, illustrative conceptual roadway design plans for Collard Street from Lancaster Avenue to Avenue A, near Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth.

The work includes illustrating possible roadway reconfigurations, leading a stakeholder design charrette, and updating the conceptual plans based on feedback. The concepts are intended to connect with Collard Street south of Avenue A and the upcoming reconstruction of East Lancaster Avenue.

Key dates and the deadline

The RFP was published October 2, 2026. Questions are due October 9, 2026, and proposals are due October 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.

Submit through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission instructions in the notice, before the closing time. The listed project term runs from February 5 to July 30, 2027.

Who this opportunity may suit

This RFP may suit professional firms with experience developing conceptual roadway designs and presenting potential street reconfigurations. Experience facilitating stakeholder input and revising plans in response to feedback is relevant to the described work.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is required to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Review the solicitation materials and submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the October 30 deadline.

Prepare a clear, project-specific proposal

Explain how your team would develop and illustrate roadway reconfiguration concepts for the specified Collard Street segment, and how those concepts would connect with the locations identified in the RFP.

Describe your approach to planning and facilitating the design charrette, gathering stakeholder feedback, and incorporating that feedback into updated plans. Check the notice and any addenda for required response sections and submission instructions, and allow time to complete the electronic submission before the deadline.