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Details: Written by: Sarah Grabowski; Category: Bi-State Regional Commission; Published: 02 October 2025; Hits: 154

Bi-State currently has a Request for Proposals for information technology (IT) services with BSRC to establish another five year contract with an IT firm. It includes BSRC-owned equipment to be provided with full timely IT support ensuring virtually no down time, ability for near immediate onsite assistance if needed, and the provision of alternative equipment options if significant hardware downtime is anticipated. The RFP also includes management of new equipment procurement and operating software support. Servicing costs should be presented in predictable monthly fees and reliable annual total costs for budgeting. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a copy of the RFP packet.

Questions regarding the RPF should be submitted no later than NOON, Friday, October 17.

Please click on the file below for a list of vendor questions and answers regarding the RFP.

pdf IT RFP Questions Answers(55 KB)

Details: Written by: Sarah Grabowski; Category: Bi-State Regional Commission; Published: 06 June 2025; Hits: 762

On or about June 17, 2025 the City of Muscatine will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Reduction funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, as amended, to undertake the following multi-year program: Muscatine Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, for the purpose of addressing lead hazards, radon, carbon monoxide, and electrical hazards in homes with Census Tract 508. The City of Muscatine is requesting the release of $2,956,932.31.

Illinois Quad Cities GIS Consortium

The Quad Cities GIS Consortium is an open repository of local GIS datasets, maps, and web applications. Con-
tent is curated by Bi-State and local government partners.

Data Products

Bi-State produces and distributes a variety of data publications for the region including the Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), community fact sheets, folded travel maps, and more.

GIS & Data Resources

Our resource directory provides quick links to state and national datasets covering economic, demographic,
and educational characteristics. It also includes GIS data on a variety of local and regional topics. Traffic
counts, community Census data, and more can be found here.

Details: Written by: interGen support; Category: Bi-State Regional Commission; Published: 03 October 2022; Hits: 7111

Did you know...

If Americans used public transportation for roughly ten percent of daily travel needs, the United States would reduce its dependence on imported oil from the Persian Gulf by more than 40 percent.

Every $1 invested in public transportation projects generates from $4 to $9 in local economic activity.

Riding a transit bus is 79 times safer than car travel.

Since 1995 public transportation ridership is up 32 percent.

Each year, public transportation use in the U.S. saves 1.4 billion gallons of gasoline. This represents almost 4 million gallons of gasoline (the equivalent of 300,000 fewer automobile fill-ups) per day.

Without public transit systems and their effects on our urban landscapes, American households would drive 102.2 billion more miles per year.

Public transportation produces 95% less carbon monoxide (CO), 90% less in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and about half as much carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx), per passenger mile, as private vehicles. Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions represent 82% of total US human-made greenhouse emissions.

Public transportation fosters a more active lifestyle. 2001 National Household Travel Survey data analysis finds that walking to and from transit helps inactive persons fulfill a significant portion of recommended minimum daily exercise needs.

Source: APTA (American Public Transportation Association)

Details: Written by: interGen support; Category: Bi-State Regional Commission; Published: 03 October 2022; Hits: 6601

Nearly 50 years ago, the 1964 Civil Rights Act was enacted. There continues to be an on-going need for awareness and implementation of this and new regulations related to civil rights. Gena McCullough, Planning Director, reviewed the Bi-State Title VI Program and Non-Discrimination Policy provided to the Commissioners.

The document is a consolidation of the various parts of the agency’s policies and procedures formalized collectively into one format.

Title VI states “No person in the United States shall, on the
ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance.” Additional non-discrimination requirements
include Executive Orders (EO) to address environmental justice in
minority and low-income populations (EO 12898), to improve access to services for persons with limited English proficiency (EO 13166) and to ensure consistent and effective implementation of Title VI (EO 12250) administered through the Department of Justice. There are other statutes that address protected classes related to age, sex, marital status, disability, etc.

The document identifies the Executive Director as the Title VI Coordinator, outlines roles and responsibilities and related documents, such as the public involvement process, language assistance, and handling of complaints. The Bi-State Regional Commission Title VI Program and Non-Discrimination Policy applies to agencywide programs and planning. It provides the framework for open and inclusive planning processes, outreach to low-income and minority populations, eliminating barriers to participation, providing broad representation on planning and advisory bodies where possible, knowing the socio-economic makeup of the Bi-State Region to address, and being proactive in agency programs and planning. Commissioners approved the policy for submission to the respective federal agencies.

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IT Services Request for Proposals

City of Muscatine Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control Environmental Review

Andalusia Road/Indian Bluff Road Corridor Study Public Meeting

Public invited to provide input on the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor project on April 17 in Rock Island

Thrive 2055: Quad Cities Long Range Transportation Plan Media Release

Andalusia Road Corridor Study Survey

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Illinois Quad Cities GIS Consortium

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