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The Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) wants to sign a deal with Resource Systems Group, Inc. (RSG) for up to $350,000 over three years. This deal can be extended for two more years. The money will help create the Shasta 2050 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). RSG will also provide ongoing modeling and dashboard support. SRTA has used consultants for travel demand modeling since 2007. RSG has already made the ShastaSIM model and Shasta Planning Data Dashboard. The deal includes technical help, model improvements, and scenario analysis. It also covers training, data integration, and following federal and state laws, including nondiscrimination and anti-corruption rules. The agreement covers pay, performance standards, and confidentiality. All work will belong to SRTA. The board is asked to let the executive director sign this deal to meet federal and state planning needs and keep the project moving.