E GRANDE BOULEVARD, OLD OMEN ROAD, TOLL 49 ROUTE STUDY

Overview 

The objective of this RFQ is to select a qualified firm or team to perform planning, analyses, and
conceptual engineering to recommend optimal vertical and horizontal routes for the extension of East
Grande Boulevard and Old Omen Road in relation to the proposed Toll 49 segment 6 alternatives. This
study will support the planning efforts currently underway.

The consultant will work with representatives of the City of Tyler, Smith County, Northeast Texas
Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA), and TxDOT to create a holistic vision for how these street
extensions can coexist. The plan will have the government officials agree on the general routes for the
proposed streets, where the right-of-way would cross, and how any vertical separation could be
configured.

The recommendations are intended to support NET RMA’s efforts to refine alternatives for public
review. The next round of public meetings for Toll 49 Segment 6 is anticipated to be held in mid-2026.

Please click Request For Qualifications to view project details and the full scope of work.

Respondent Questions and Answers

Question: Will the Tyler Area MPO accept the federal Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) designation, as certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to satisfy the RFQ’s encouragement of Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation for this project?

Answer: Yes