Mississippi Department of Transportation, Planning Division, P.O. Box 1850, Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1850

B -- A STUDY TO ASSESS THE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES AND TEXAS TO CAPITALIZE ON POSSIBLE INCREASED TRADE WITH LATIN AMERICA DUE 112796. Contact Point, Mr. Marlin D. Collier, 601/359-7685, FAX 601/359-7652. The Departments of Transportation in the Southeastern States and Texas have formed an Alliance to assess infrastructure requirements to capitalize on possible increased trade with Latin America. The Alliance, is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants. Consultants submitting proposals for this work must demonstrate expertise and experience in both economic modeling and transportation planning; and must show experience in long range planning at state and/or multi-state levels. The selected consultant will be decided based on qualifications and experience. A cost plus fixed fee contract will be negotiated. The RFP is issued by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) on behalf of the Alliance. A copy of the RFP and the consultant selection procedure will be furnished upon request. (281)

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